Table 1:

Drive specifications

 

 

 

 

 

Drive specification

ST9250311CS

ST91603110CS

 

 

 

Read/write power (typical)

Read: 2.6 watts; Write: 2.85 watts

 

 

 

 

Idle mode, low power (typical)

0.67 watts

 

 

 

 

 

Standby mode

 

0.35 watts (typical)***

 

 

 

 

 

Sleep mode

 

0.35 watts (typical)***

 

 

 

 

Voltage tolerance (including noise)

+5V ± 5%

 

 

 

 

Baseplate temperature

0° to 70°C (operating),

 

 

 

–40° to 70°C (nonoperating)

 

Temperature gradient

20°C (operating)

 

(°C per hour max)

35°C (nonoperating)

 

 

 

 

Relative humidity

5% to 95% (operating)

 

 

 

5% to 95% (nonoperating)

 

 

 

 

Relative humidity gradient

30% per hour max

 

 

 

 

Wet bulb temperature

37.7 (operating)

 

(°C max)

 

40 (nonoperating)

 

 

 

Altitude, operating

–304.8 m to 3,048 m (–1,000 ft. to 10,000+ ft.)

Altitude, nonoperating

–304.8 m to 12,192 m (–1000 ft. to 40,000+ ft.)

(meters below mean sea level, max)

 

 

Shock, operating (Gs max at 2 msec)

350

 

 

 

 

Shock, nonoperating (Gs max at 2 msec)

800

 

 

 

 

Shock, nonoperating (Gs max at 1 msec)

800

 

 

 

 

Shock, nonoperating (Gs max at 0.5 msec)

600

 

 

 

 

Vibration, operating

1.0 G (0 to peak, 5–500 Hz)

 

 

 

 

Vibration, nonoperating

5.0 Gs (0 to peak, 10–500 Hz)

 

 

 

 

Drive acoustics, sound power (bels)

 

 

Idle**

 

2.0 (typical)

 

 

 

2.1 (max)

 

 

 

 

 

CE seek

 

2.1 (typical)

 

 

 

2.2 (max)

 

Nonrecoverable read errors

1 per 1014 bits read

 

Annualized Failure Rate (AFR)

0.55%

 

 

 

 

Load/Unload (U/UL) cycles

 

 

25°C, 50% relative humidity

600,000 software-controlled power on/off cycles

 

 

50,000 hard power on/off cycles

 

32°C, 80% relative humidity

600,000 software-controlled power on/off cycles

5°C, 80% relative humidity

50,000 hard power on/off cycles

 

5°C, 10% relative humidity

 

 

55°C, 16% relative humidity

 

 

Warranty

 

To determine the warranty for a specific drive, use a web browser to access the follow-

 

 

ing web page: support.seagate.com/customer/warranty_validation.jsp

 

 

You will be asked to provide the drive serial number, model number (or part number)

 

 

and country of purchase. After submitting this information, the system will display the

 

 

warranty information for your drive.

 

 

 

Supports Hotplug operation per Serial ATA

Yes (requires COMRESET from host after a hotplug event)

Revision 2.6 specification

 

 

 

 

 

 

*One Gbyte equals one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary depending on operating environment and formatting.

**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.

***Drive supports PHY power management. When enabled, a power savings will be achieved in Idle, Standby, and Sleep modes.

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ST91603110CS, ST9250311CS specifications

The Seagate ST9250311CS and ST9160311CS are notable hard drives in the field of data storage, specifically designed for reliability and performance in a range of applications, including consumer electronics and personal computing.

The ST9250311CS is a 250GB Serial ATA hard drive, while the ST9160311CS offers a larger capacity of 160GB, both providing a balance of speed and efficiency for users seeking dependable storage solutions. These drives are built to meet the demands of today’s digital content, offering ample storage for photos, videos, music, and applications.

One of the standout features of these drives is their 2.5-inch form factor, making them suitable for laptops, external enclosures, and other compact devices. The drives utilize SATA interfaces, providing faster data transfer rates compared to older IDE technologies. The SATA interface also enhances overall system performance by allowing for quicker boot-up times and faster access to stored data.

Another distinguishing characteristic of these Seagate models is their 5400 RPM rotational speed. While not the fastest in the market, this speed is well-balanced, ensuring a quieter operation and lower power consumption, which is particularly important for battery-operated devices like laptops. This energy efficiency extends the overall battery life, making it an ideal choice for mobile users who require long-lasting performance on the go.

The ST9250311CS and ST9160311CS also feature advanced data protection technologies, ensuring the integrity and safety of stored data. Their Shock Protection System helps to guard against data loss due to impacts and vibrations, while the integrated thermal management technology keeps the drives cool during operation. Additionally, data redundancy capabilities assist in minimizing the risk of data corruption.

In terms of compatibility, these drives support various operating systems, including Windows and Linux, making them a versatile option for a wide range of users. Their reliability is backed by Seagate’s reputation in the industry and comprehensive warranty options.

The Seagate ST9250311CS and ST9160311CS hard drives provide a solid blend of performance, reliability, and efficiency, catering to users in both personal and professional environments, capable of handling data-intensive tasks while ensuring long-term durability and sustained performance.
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