Index

A

ACA 38 acceleration 34 acoustics 35 Active 32 Active mode 32 actuator arm 30 AFR 37

Agency certification 37 altitude 33

Ambient temperature 33 ambient temperature 29, 30 Annualized Failure Rate 37 Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) 37 areal density 1, 27

ATA commands 47

Australia/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS3548 1995 38

Australian Communication Authority (ACA) 38 Australian C-Tick 38

Average latency 29 Average seek time 29

B

buffer 28

C

cables and connectors 42 cache 28

capacity 26

case temperature 33 CE mark 37 certification 37 Check Power Mode 47 China RoHS directive 39 compatibility 37 Conducted noise 31 Conducted RF immunity 36 Configuring the drive 41 connectors 42 Corrosive environment 39 CSA C22.2 (950) 37 cycles 37

Cylinders 26

D

data-transfer rates 1 DC power 30

Default logical geometry 26 density 27

Device Configuration Freeze Lock 47 Device Configuration Identify 47 Device Configuration Restore 47 Device Configuration Set 47 Device Reset 47

dimensions 43, 44 disc surface 30 dissipation 30 Download Microcode 47 duty cycle 37

E

Electrical fast transient 36 Electromagnetic compatibility 37 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 38 Electromagnetic Compatibility control Regulation 38 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC)

37 Electromagnetic immunity 36 Electrostatic discharge 36 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 41 EN 55022, Class B 37

EN 55024 37

EN 60950 37 enclosures 38 Environmental specifications 33 error-correction algorithms 1 errors 37

ESD 41

EU 37

EU RoHS directive 39

European Union (EU) requirements 37 Execute Device Diagnostics 47

F

FCC verification 38 features 1

Flush Cache 47

Flush Cache Extended 47 Format Track 47 Formatted capacity 26

G

geometry 26 Gs 34

guaranteed sectors 26

H

Handling precautions 41 heads 26

height 28 humidity 33

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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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