Index

A

ACA 17 acceleration 14 acoustics 15 Active 12 Active mode 12 AFR 16

Agency certification 16 altitude 13

ambient temperature 9, 10 Annualized Failure Rate 16 Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) 16 areal density 1, 8

ATA commands 25

Australia/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS3548 1995 17

Australian Communication Authority (ACA) 17 Australian C-Tick 17

Average seek time 9

B

buffer 9

C

cables and connectors 20 cache 9

capacity 8

case temperature 13 CE mark 16 certification 16 Check Power Mode 25 compatibility 16 Conducted noise 11 Conducted RF immunity 15 Configuring the drive 19 connectors 20 Corrosive environment 18 CSA C22.2 (950) 16 cycles 16

Cylinders 8

D

data-transfer rates 1 DC power 10

Default logical geometry 8 density 8

Device Configuration Freeze Lock 25 Device Configuration Identify 25 Device Configuration Restore 25 Device Configuration Set 25 Device Reset 25

dimensions 21, 22 dissipation 10 Download Microcode 25 duty cycle 16

E

Electrical fast transient 15 Electromagnetic compatibility 16 Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) 17 Electromagnetic Compatibility control Regulation 17 Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (89/336/EEC)

16 Electromagnetic immunity 15 Electrostatic discharge 15 electrostatic discharge (ESD) 19 EN 55022, Class B 16

EN 55024 16

EN 60950 16 enclosures 17 Environmental specifications 13

EPRML 1 error-correction algorithms 1 errors 16

ESD 19

EU 16

EU RoHS directive 18

European Union (EU) requirements 16 Execute Device Diagnostics 25

F

FCC verification 17 features 1

Flush Cache 25

Flush Cache Extended 25 Format Track 25 Formatted capacity 8

G

geometry 8 Gs 14 guaranteed sectors 8

H

Handling precautions 19 heads 8

height 9 humidity 13

I

I/O data-transfer rate 8

I/O duty cycle 16

Identify Device 25

Identify Device command 27

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Seagate ST3160310CS, ST3320310CS, ST3320410CS, ST3500422CS, ST3500321CS manual Index

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.