I

I/O data-transfer rate

27

 

I/O duty cycle

 

37

 

 

Identify Device

47

 

 

Identify Device command 49

 

Idle 32,

47

 

 

 

 

Idle Immediate

47

 

 

Idle mode 30,

32

 

 

IEC950

37

 

 

 

 

Information Technology Equipment (ITE) 37

Initialize Device Parameters

47

Input noise ripple 31

 

 

input voltage

30

 

 

interface

27,

 

45

 

 

interference

38

 

 

internal data-transfer rate OD

27

is

29

 

 

 

 

 

ISO document 7779

35

 

ITE

37

 

 

 

 

 

K

Korea Ministry of Information and Communication

(MIC) 38

Korean RRL 38

L

latency 29 latency time 30 LBA mode 26 length 28

logical geometry 26

M

maintenance 37 master/slave 2 maximum temperature 33

Mean Time Between Failures 37 MIC 38

mounting 43 mounting screws 33 mounting the drive 41 MTBF 37

N

noise 31

nominal power 29 Nonoperating shock 34 Nonoperating vibration 34 Nonrecoverable read errors 37

O

operating 30

Operating power 30

Operating shock 33

Operating vibration 34

P

Physical characteristics 28 point-to-point 2, 42 Power consumption 30 power consumption 30 power dissipation 30 Power modes 32

Power specifications 30 Power-management modes 32 Power-on to Ready 29 power-on-hours 37 precautions 41

printed circuit board 41 programmable power management 32

Q

quick reference 3

R

Radiated RF immunity

36

 

 

radio and television interference 38

 

radio frequency (RF)

36

 

 

random seeks

30

 

 

 

 

Read Buffer

47

 

 

 

 

 

Read DMA

47

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read DMA Extended

47

 

 

Read DMA without Retries 47

 

 

read errors

37

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read Log Ext

47

 

 

 

 

 

Read Multiple

47

 

 

 

 

 

Read Multiple Extended

47

 

 

Read Native Max Address 47

 

 

Read Native Max Address Extended

47

Read Sectors

47

 

 

 

 

 

Read Sectors Extended

47

 

 

Read Sectors Without Retries

47

 

Read Verify Sectors

47

 

 

Read Verify Sectors Extended

47

 

Read Verify Sectors Without Retries

47

read/write actuator arm

30

 

 

Read/write heads

26

 

 

 

 

Read/write power

30

 

 

 

 

Recalibrate

47

 

 

 

 

 

recording density

27

 

 

 

 

recording method

27

 

 

 

 

Recording technology

27

 

 

relative humidity

33

 

 

 

 

Reliability 37

 

 

 

 

 

 

RF 36

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RMS read/write current

31

 

 

58

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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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