2.4Recording and interface technology

 

Model capacity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

750

500

400

320

300

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interface

Serial ATA (SATA)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recording method

Perpendicular

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recording density (kbits/inch avg)

769

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Track density (ktracks/inch avg)

141

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Areal density (Gbits/inch2 avg)

109

 

 

 

 

Spindle speed (RPM)

7,200 ± 0.2%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internal data transfer rate (Mbits/sec max)

1,030

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sustained data transfer rate (read) (Mbytes/sec max)

78

72

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I/O data-transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max)

300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Model capacity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

160

120

80

40

 

 

 

 

 

Interface

Serial ATA (SATA)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recording method

Perpendicular

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recording density (kbits/inch avg)

732

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Track density (ktracks/inch avg)

137.259

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Areal density (Gbits/inch2 avg)

101

 

 

 

Spindle speed (RPM)

7,200 ± 0.2%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Internal data transfer rate (Mbits/sec max)

930

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sustained data transfer rate (read) (Mbytes/sec max)

78 *

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I/O data-transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max)

300

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*7200.10 family product achieved higher sustained data rate over same 7200.9 family capacity points using identical measurement methodology.

 

Model capacity

 

 

 

 

 

ST3250620AS, ST3250820AS

ST3250410AS and

 

and ST3200820AS

ST3250310AS

 

 

 

Interface

Serial ATA (SATA)

 

 

 

 

Recording method

Perpendicular

 

 

 

 

Recording density (kbits/inch avg)

769

1,049

 

 

 

Track density (ktracks/inch avg)

141

155

 

 

 

Areal density (Gbits/inch2 avg)

109

163

Spindle speed (RPM)

7,200 ± 0.2%

 

 

 

 

Internal data transfer rate (Mbits/sec max)

1,030

1,212

 

 

 

Sustained data transfer rate (read) (Mbytes/sec max)

72

106

 

 

 

I/O data-transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max)

300

 

 

 

 

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ST3200820AS, ST3300820AS, ST3300620AS, ST3500641ASRK, ST3400820AS specifications

The Seagate ST3250310AS and ST3250410AS are notable hard drives that belong to the Barracuda series, known for their value and performance in the consumer and business sectors. These drives, featuring SATA interface technology, are especially popular among users seeking reliable storage solutions for desktops and personal computers.

The ST3250310AS model comes with a storage capacity of 250 GB, while the ST3250410AS offers an increased capacity of 400 GB. Both models are designed with a standard 3.5-inch form factor, making them compatible with most PC enclosures. The drives are equipped with a 7200 RPM rotational speed, which provides enhanced data access times and improved overall performance compared to slower drives.

One of the key features of these devices is their utilization of the SATA 3.0 interface, allowing for data transfer rates of up to 3 Gbps. This interface enhances the drive's performance when paired with compatible motherboards and systems. Additionally, the drives are equipped with a 16 MB buffer, which assists in improving the efficiency of the read and write operations, particularly during tasks that require frequent data access.

Seagate's Advanced Format technology is another characteristic of the ST3250310AS and ST3250410AS. This technology uses larger sector sizes, which allows for more efficient storage of data, resulting in increased capacity and potentially improved reliability. Furthermore, the drives come with a mean time between failures (MTBF) rating of about 1,000,000 hours, signifying their robust build quality designed for durability in varied computing environments.

The hard drives also leverage Seagate's SmartAlign technology, facilitating the drive's operation with Advanced Format hard drives seamlessly. The drives are compatible with various operating systems and are particularly suited for applications requiring high data availability and fast retrieval, such as gaming and media storage.

In summary, the Seagate ST3250310AS and ST3250410AS hard drives are solid options for users looking for dependable, high-performance storage solutions. Their blend of reliability, speed, and efficiency makes them suitable for a variety of applications, from personal computing to small business use. With their combination of advanced technologies and user-friendly characteristics, these drives stand out as capable choices for enhancing computer storage capabilities.
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