2.12Reliability

2.12.1Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) and Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)

The product shall achieve an Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) of 0.80% (MTBF of 1+ million hours) when oper- ated in an environment of ambient air temperatures of 25°C, assuming delta between ambient air temperature and HDD case temperature is less than 15°C. Operation at temperatures outside the specifications in Section

2.9may increase the product AFR (decrease MTBF). AFR and MTBF are population statistics that are not rel- evant to individual units.

AFR and MTBF specifications are based on the following assumptions for Digital Video Surveillance computer environments:

8760 power-on-hours per year.

10,000 average motor start/stop cycles per year.

Operations at nominal voltages.

Temperatures outside the specifications in Section 2.9 may reduce the product reliability.

Normal I/O duty cycle for desktop personal computers. Operation at excessive I/O duty cycle may degrade product reliability.

The consumer electronics environment of power-on-hours, temperature, and I/O duty cycle affect the product AFR. The AFR will be degraded if used in a enterprise application.

Nonrecoverable read errors

1 per 1014 bits read, max

Annualized Failure Rate (AFR)

0.80% (nominal power, 25°C ambient temperature)

 

 

Contact start-stop cycles

50,000 cycles

 

(at nominal voltage and temperature, with 60 cycles per hour and a 50% duty cycle)

Warranty

To determine the warranty for a specific drive, use a web browser to access the fol-

 

lowing web page: www.seagate.com/support/service/

 

From this page, click on the “Verify Your Warranty” link. You will be asked to provide

 

the drive serial number, model number (or part number) and country of purchase.

 

The system will display the warranty information for your drive.

Preventive maintenance

None required.

 

 

2.13Agency certification

2.13.1Safety certification

These products are certified to meet the requirements of UL60950-1, CSA60950-1 and EN60950 and so marked as to the certify agency.

2.13.2Electromagnetic compatibility

Hard drives that display the CE mark comply with the European Union (EU) requirements specified in the Elec- tromagnetic Compatibility Directive (2004/108/EC) as put into place 20 July 2007. Testing is performed to the levels specified by the product standards for Information Technology Equipment (ITE). Emission levels are defined by EN 55022, Class B and the immunity levels are defined by EN 55024.

Drives are tested in representative end-user systems. Although CE-marked Seagate drives comply with the directives when used in the test systems, we cannot guarantee that all systems will comply with the directives. The drive is designed for operation inside a properly designed enclosure, with properly shielded I/O cable (if necessary) and terminators on all unused I/O ports. Computer manufacturers and system integrators should confirm EMC compliance and provide CE marking for their products.

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Seagate ST3500410SV, ST3250311SV Reliability, Agency certification, Safety certification, Electromagnetic compatibility

ST3500410SV, ST3250311SV specifications

Seagate, a stalwart name in the data storage industry, offers a range of hard disk drives that cater to various needs and applications. Three notable models are the ST3250311SV, ST3500410SV, and ST31000525SV, each designed with unique characteristics and features suitable for diverse environments, from personal computing to enterprise storage solutions.

The ST3250311SV is a 250GB SATA drive that operates at 7200 RPM, providing a solid balance of performance and capacity. One of its main features is its 8MB cache, which enhances read and write speeds, making it suitable for high-demand applications like gaming and multimedia. The drive is also designed with Seagate's advanced data protection technologies, including an intelligent error recovery system that serves to minimize data loss and increase reliability during operation.

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Finally, the ST31000525SV provides an impressive 1TB of storage capacity, leveraging the same 7200 RPM speed and 32MB cache as its predecessors. This model exemplifies Seagate's focus on enhancing user experiences with greater storage and quicker access times, fulfilling the demands of both consumer and enterprise markets. With features like S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology), this drive helps users keep tabs on their drive's health and performance, anticipating potential failures and ensuring data security.

In summary, the Seagate ST3250311SV, ST3500410SV, and ST31000525SV drives showcase a range of capacities and features aimed at meeting the needs of today’s data-driven world. From gaming and personal use to demanding enterprise applications, these hard drives combine speed, reliability, and advanced technologies to deliver outstanding performance and data protection. Their robust design and efficient power management reinforce Seagate's commitment to innovation and sustainability in data storage solutions.