• Operating power and current

Operating power is measured using 40 percent random seeks, 40 percent read/write mode (1 write for each 10 reads) and 20 percent drive idle mode.

• Idle mode power

Idle mode power is measured with the drive up to speed, with servo electronics active and with the heads in a random track location.

• Standby mode

During Standby mode, the drive accepts commands, but the drive is not spinning, and the servo and read/ write electronics are in power-down mode.

Table 5:

DC power requirements

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power dissipation (ST3750640SCE values shown)

Avg (watts 25° C)

Avg 5V typ amps

Avg 12V typ amps

 

 

 

 

 

Spinup

 

2.0 (peak)

 

 

 

 

 

Idle*

 

9.30

0.611

0.540

 

 

 

 

Idle* (with offline activity)

10.40

0.719

0.567

 

 

 

 

Operating (CE seeks)

9.4

0.580

0.540

 

 

 

 

 

Standby

 

0.80

0.106

0.023

 

 

 

 

 

Sleep

 

0.80

0.106

0.023

 

 

 

 

 

*During periods of drive idle, some offline activity may occur according to the S.M.A.R.T. specification, which may increase acoustic and power to operational levels.

2.8.1.1Typical current profiles

Figure 1. Typical 5V startup and operation current profile

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ST3400820SCE, ST3300820SCE, ST3750840SCE, ST3250820SCE, ST3750640SCE specifications

Seagate’s series of hard drives, including the ST3320820SCE, ST3500830SCE, ST3750640SCE, ST3250820SCE, and ST3750840SCE, comprise a robust lineup designed for both consumer and professional use.

The ST3320820SCE model features a storage capacity of 320GB and operates at a rotational speed of 7200 RPM, allowing for faster data access and improved overall performance. This drive is equipped with SATA interface, providing higher data transfer rates and enhanced connectivity options. Its 8MB cache enhances read and write speeds, thus making it suitable for multitasking environments.

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