I

I/O data-transfer rate 6

 

I/O duty cycle

 

13

 

Identify Device

23

 

Identify Device command 25

 

Idle

9,

23

 

 

 

Idle Immediate

23

 

Idle mode 8,

 

9

 

IEC950

13

 

 

 

Information Technology Equipment (ITE) 13

Initialize Device Parameters

23

Input noise ripple 9

 

input voltage

8

 

interface

6,

21

 

interference

14

 

internal data-transfer rate OD

6

is 7

 

 

 

 

 

ITE

13

 

 

 

 

K

Korea Ministry of Information and Communication

(MIC) 14

Korean RRL 14

L

latency 7 latency time 8 LBA mode 6 length 7

logical geometry 6

M

maintenance 13 master/slave 2 maximum temperature 10

Mean Time Between Failures 13 MIC 14

mounting 19 mounting screws 10 mounting the drive 17 MTBF 13

N

noise 9

nominal power 7 Nonoperating shock 10 Nonoperating vibration 11 Nonrecoverable read errors 13

O

Operating shock 10

Operating vibration 11

P

Physical characteristics 7 point-to-point 2, 18 Power consumption 8 power consumption 8 power dissipation 8 Power modes 9

Power specifications 8 Power-management modes 9 Power-on to Ready 7 power-on-hours 13 precautions 17

printed circuit board 17 programmable power management 9

Q

quick reference 3

R

Radiated RF immunity

12

 

 

radio and television interference 14

 

radio frequency (RF)

12

 

 

random seeks

8

 

 

 

 

 

Read Buffer

23

 

 

 

 

 

Read DMA

23

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read DMA Extended

23

 

 

Read DMA without Retries 23

 

 

read errors

13

 

 

 

 

 

 

Read Log Ext

23

 

 

 

 

 

Read Multiple

23

 

 

 

 

 

Read Multiple Extended

23

 

 

Read Native Max Address 23

 

 

Read Native Max Address Extended

23

Read Sectors

23

 

 

 

 

 

Read Sectors Extended

23

 

 

Read Sectors Without Retries

23

 

Read Verify Sectors

23

 

 

Read Verify Sectors Extended

23

 

Read Verify Sectors Without Retries

23

read/write actuator arm

8

 

 

Read/write heads

6

 

 

 

 

Recalibrate

23

 

 

 

 

 

recording density

6

 

 

 

 

recording method

6

 

 

 

 

Recording technology

6

 

 

relative humidity

10

 

 

 

 

Reliability 13

 

 

 

 

 

 

RF 12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RMS read/write current

9

 

 

RoHS

15

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

RRL

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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.