Revision history

Revision

Date

Sheets affected or comments

Rev. A

04/30/08

Initial release.

Rev. B

10/02/08

fc, 1, 3-9, 16, 21-22 and 29.

Rev. C

10/20/08

1, 11, 18, 25-26 and 28-30.

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When referring to hard drive capacity, one gigabyte, or GB, equals one billion bytes and one terabyte, or TB, equals one trillion bytes. Your computer's operating system may use a different standard of measure- ment and report a lower capacity. In addition, some of the listed capacity is used for formatting and other functions, and thus will not be available for data storage. Seagate reserves the right to change, without notice, product offerings or specifications.

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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.