Table 1:

Drive specifications summary for 250 Gbyte models

 

 

 

 

Drive specification

ST3250410AS

 

ST3250310AS

 

 

 

 

Formatted capacity (512 bytes/sector)*

250 Gbytes

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guaranteed sectors

488,397,168

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heads

 

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discs

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bytes per sector

512

 

 

 

 

 

 

Default sectors per track

63

 

 

 

 

 

 

Default read/write heads

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Default cylinders

16,383

 

 

 

 

Recording density

1,049 kbits/in max (nominal format)

 

 

 

 

Track density

 

155 ktracks/in avg

(for nominal format)

 

 

 

 

Areal density

 

163 Gbits/in2 avg

(for nominal format)

Spindle speed

 

7,200 RPM

 

 

 

 

Internal data transfer rate

1,212 Mbits/sec max (for nominal format)

 

 

Sustained data transfer rate OD

106 Mbytes/sec max

 

 

I/O data-transfer rate

300 Mbytes/sec max

 

 

 

 

ATA data-transfer modes supported

PIO modes 0–4

 

 

 

 

Multiword DMA modes 0–2

 

 

Ultra DMA modes 0–6

 

 

 

 

 

Cache buffer

 

16 Mbytes

 

8 Mbytes

 

 

 

 

Height (max)

 

20.17 mm (0.794 inches)

 

 

 

Width (max)

 

101.85 mm (4.010 inches)

 

 

 

Length (max)

 

146.99 mm (5.787 inches)

 

 

Weight (typical)

380 grams (0.838 lb.)

 

 

 

 

Average latency

4.16 msec

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power-on to ready

7.9 sec max

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standby to ready

7.9 sec max

 

 

 

 

Track-to-track seek time

<0.8 msec typical read,

 

 

<1.0 msec typical write

 

 

Average seek, read

<11.0 msec typical

 

 

Average seek, write

<12.0 msec typical

 

 

 

 

Startup current (typical) 12V (peak)

2.0 amps

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voltage tolerance (including noise)

5V ± 5%

 

 

 

 

12V ± 10%

 

 

 

 

Ambient temperature

0° to 60°C max (operating)

 

 

–40° to 70°C max (nonoperating)

Temperature gradient

20°C (per hour maxium operating)

 

 

30°C (per hour maxium nonoperating)

 

 

Relative humidity

5% to 90% (operating)

 

 

5% to 95% (nonoperating)

 

 

Relative humidity gradient

30% per hour max

 

 

Wet bulb temperature

37.7°C max (operating)

 

 

37.7°C max (nonoperating)

 

 

Altitude, operating

–304.8 m to 3,048 m

 

 

(–1000 ft. to 10,000+ ft.)

 

 

Altitude, nonoperating

–304.8 m to 12,192 m

(below mean sea level, max)

(–1000 ft. to 40,000+ ft.)

Operational Shock

63 Gs max at 2 msec

 

 

Non-Operational Shock

350 Gs max at 2 msec

 

 

 

 

 

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Barracuda 7200.10 Serial ATA Product Manual, Rev. B

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Seagate manual Drive specifications summary for 250 Gbyte models, Drive specification ST3250410AS ST3250310AS
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ST3250310AS, ST3250410AS 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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