Table 2:

Drive specifications summary for 320 and 160 Gbyte models

 

 

 

 

 

Drive specification

ST3320410CS

ST3320310CS

ST3160310CS

 

 

 

 

Formatted capacity

320 Gbytes

 

160 Gbytes

(512 bytes/sector)*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Guaranteed sectors

625,142,448

 

312,581,808

 

 

 

 

 

Heads

 

2

 

1

 

 

 

 

 

Disks

 

1

 

1

 

 

 

 

Bytes per sector

512

 

 

 

 

 

 

Default sectors per track

63

 

 

 

 

 

 

Default read/write heads

16

 

 

 

 

 

 

Default cylinders

16,383

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recording density

1,242 kbits/in max

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Track density

 

173 ktracks/in avg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Areal density

 

215 Gbits/in2 avg

 

 

Internal data transfer rate

1,201 Mbits/sec max

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sustained data transfer rate

90 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)

 

20.20 mm (0.795 inches)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Width (max)

 

101.85 mm (4.010 inches)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Length (max)

 

146.99 mm (5.787 inches)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weight (typical)

415 grams (0.915 lb.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Avg. latency

 

5.1 msec

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power-on to ready

<6 sec typ

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standby to ready

<6 sec typ

 

 

 

 

 

 

Track-to-track seek time

<1.0 msec typical read;

 

 

 

 

<1.2 msec typical write

 

 

Average seek, read

<14.0 msec typical

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average seek, write

<15.0 msec typical

 

 

 

 

 

 

Startup current (typical) 12V (peak)

2.0 amps

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voltage tolerance (including noise)

5V ± 5%

 

 

 

 

12V ± 10%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating temperature

0° to 75°C

 

 

(Drive Case temperature)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nonoperating temperature (Ambient)

–40° to 70°C

 

 

 

 

 

 

Temperature gradient (max)

20°C per hour max (operating)

 

 

 

 

30°C per hour max (nonoperating)

 

 

 

 

 

Relative humidity

5% to 90% (operating)

 

 

 

 

5% to 95% (nonoperating)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Relative humidity gradient

30% per hour max

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wet bulb temperature (max)

37.7°C max (operating)

 

 

 

 

40.0°C max (nonoperating)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Altitude, operating

–60.96 m to 3,048 m

 

 

 

 

(–200 ft. to 10,000+ ft.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Altitude, nonoperating

–60.96 m to 12,192 m

 

 

(below mean sea level, max)

(–200 ft. to 40,000+ ft.)

 

 

Operational Shock

70 Gs at 2 msec max

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Seagate ST3320410CS, ST3320310CS, ST3160310CS, ST3500422CS manual Drive specifications summary for 320 and 160 Gbyte models

ST3320310CS, ST3500321CS, ST3320410CS, ST3160310CS, ST3500422CS specifications

Seagate has long been recognized as a leader in data storage solutions, and their range of hard drives continues to reflect innovation and reliability. Among the notable SATA drives are the Seagate ST3500422CS, ST3160310CS, ST3320410CS, ST3500321CS, and ST3320310CS models, all designed for various consumer and enterprise applications.

The ST3500422CS operates at a capacity of 500GB, combining high performance with energy efficiency. With a spindle speed of 7200 RPM and a 32MB cache, it ensures rapid data access and transfer rates, making it suitable for multimedia storage and gaming applications. This drive incorporates Seagate’s Instant Secure Erase technology, which allows users to securely wipe their data quickly, ensuring privacy and data protection.

Next, the ST3160310CS model offers a storage capacity of 160GB, ideal for smaller applications requiring faster access times. Also spinning at 7200 RPM, it features a similar 8MB cache, ensuring good performance for everyday computing needs. Its compact design makes it suitable for both desktop systems and where space is at a premium.

The ST3320410CS is designed for larger capacity requirements, providing up to 320GB of storage space. This drive features enhanced data integrity with a 16MB cache and a consistent performance level that makes it suitable for both personal computing and lightweight server applications. Its Balancing Act technology optimizes the drive's performance across multiple workloads, extending its lifespan.

The ST3500321CS provides users with 500GB of storage, similar to the ST3500422CS but with a focus on data reliability. Featuring advanced error correction technologies, it diminishes the chance of data loss, making it a great choice for critical applications requiring consistent reliability.

Finally, the ST3320310CS model holds 320GB of storage capacity and shares many characteristics with its counterparts, such as the 7200 RPM speed and strong error correction mechanisms. The drive also utilizes Seagate's Thermal Fly-Height Control technology, which further enhances reliability by adjusting the read/write heads according to the drive's operational temperature.

Overall, these drives exemplify Seagate's commitment to performance, efficiency, and data protection across their various storage solutions. With a range of capacities and features, they cater to diverse user needs while ensuring reliability and speed in data access.