S.M.A.R.T. Write Log sector 26 Safety certification 16

SATA 23 screws 14 sectors 8 Sectors per track 8

Security Disable Password 25 Security Erase Prepare 25 Security Erase Unit 26 Security Freeze 26 Security Set Password 26 Security Unlock 26

Seek 26 Seek time 9

Serial ATA (SATA) interface 23 serial ATA ports 2

servo electronics 10 Set Features 26 Set Max Address 26

Set Max Address Extended 26 Set Multiple Mode 26 Shock 14

single-track seeks 9 Sleep 10, 12, 26 Sleep mode 12 Specification summary table 3 Spinup 10

Spinup power 10 Standby 10, 12, 26 Standby Immediate 26 Standby mode 10, 12 standby timer 12 Standby to Ready 9 Start/stop times 9 start-stop cycles 16 static-discharge 19 subassembly 17 support services 33 Surge immunity 15

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technical support services 33 temperature 9, 13 temperature gradient 13 timer 12

timers 12 track density 8 Track-to-track 9

Track-to-track seek time 9

tunneling magnetoresistive (TMR) recording heads 1

U

UL 1950 16

V

Vibration 14 voltage 10

Voltage dips, interrupts 15 Voltage tolerance 11

W

Warranty 16 weight 9

wet bulb temperature 13 width 9

Write Buffer 26

Write DMA 26

Write DMA Extended 26 Write DMA FUA Extended 26 Write DMA Without Retries 26 Write Log Extended 26 Write Multiple 26

Write Multiple Extended 26 Write Multiple FUA Extended 26 Write Sectors 26

Write Sectors Extended 26 Write Sectors Without Retries 26

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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.
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