Word

Description

Value

 

 

 

60–61

Total number of user-addressable LBA sectors available

0FFFFFFFh*

 

(see Section 2.2 for related information)

 

 

*Note: The maximum value allowed in this field is: 0FFFFFFFh

 

 

(268,435,455 sectors, 137 Gbytes). Drives with capacities over 137

 

 

Gbytes will have 0FFFFFFFh in this field and the actual number of

 

 

user-addressable LBAs specified in words 100-103. This is required

 

 

for drives that support the 48-bit addressing feature.

 

62

Retired

0000H

63

Multiword DMA active and modes supported (see note following this

xx07H

 

table)

 

64

Advanced PIO modes supported (modes 3 and 4 supported)

0003H

65

Minimum multiword DMA transfer cycle time per word (120 nsec)

0078H

66

Recommended multiword DMA transfer cycle time per word (120

0078H

 

nsec)

 

67

Minimum PIO cycle time without IORDY flow control (240 nsec)

00F0H

68

Minimum PIO cycle time with IORDY flow control (120 nsec)

0078H

69–74

ATA-reserved

0000H

75

Queue depth

0000H

76

Serial ATA capabilities

xxxxH

77

Reserved for future Serial ATA definition

xxxxH

78

Serial ATA features supported

xxxxH

79

Serial ATA features enabled

xxxxH

80

Major version number

003EH

81

Minor version number

0000H

82

Command sets supported

364BH

83

Command sets supported

7C03H

84

Command sets support extension

4003H

85

Command sets enabled

30xxH

86

Command sets enabled

0001H

87

Command sets enable extension

4000H

88

Ultra DMA support and current mode (see note following this table)

xx3FH

89

Security erase time

0000H

90

Enhanced security erase time

0000H

92

Master password revision code

FFFEH

93

Hardware reset value (see description following this table)

xxxxH

95–99

ATA-reserved

0000H

50

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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.

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