Seagate ST9120826A Formatted capacity, Default logical geometry, Physical organization, LBA mode

Models: ST940811A ST960814A ST9120826A ST980821A ST9100826A

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Table 1:

Specifications

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Drive specification

ST9120826A

ST9100826A

ST980821A

ST960814A

ST940811A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5 years on distribution units.

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

page:

 

 

Warranty

 

www.seagate.com/support/service/

 

 

 

 

From this page, click on the “Verify Your Warranty” link. You will be asked to provide the drive

 

 

serial number, model number (or part number) and country of purchase. The system will dis-

 

 

play the warranty information for your drive.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

*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.

***Typical notebooks will pull power to the drive when entering S3 and S4; while in the S3 and S4 states, drive sleep and drive standby modes will not contribute to battery power consumption.

2.2Formatted capacity

Model

Formatted capacity*

Guaranteed sectors

Bytes per sector

 

 

 

 

ST9120826A

120 Gbytes

234,441,648

512

 

 

 

 

ST9100826A

100 Gbytes

195,371,568

512

 

 

 

 

ST980821A

80 Gbytes

156,301,488

512

 

 

 

 

ST960814A

60 Gbytes

117,210,240

512

 

 

 

 

ST940811A

40 Gbytes

78,140,160

512

 

 

 

 

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

2.3Default logical geometry

Cylinders

Read/write heads

Sectors per track

 

 

 

16,383

16

63

 

 

 

LBA mode

When addressing these drives in LBA mode, all blocks (sectors) are consecutively numbered from 0 to n–1,where n is the number of guaranteed sectors as defined above.

2.4Physical organization

Model

Read/write heads

Number of discs

 

 

 

ST9120826A

4

2

 

 

 

ST9100826A

3

2

 

 

 

ST980821A

3

2

 

 

 

ST960814A

2

1

 

 

 

ST940811A

2

1

 

 

 

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Seagate ST9120826A, ST960814A, ST9100826A Formatted capacity, Default logical geometry, Physical organization, LBA mode

ST940811A, ST960814A, ST9120826A, ST980821A, ST9100826A specifications

Seagate's ST9100826A, ST980821A, ST9120826A, ST960814A, and ST940811A hard drives represent some of the company's commitment to providing reliable and high-performance storage solutions. Each model features distinct specifications and technologies that cater to various data storage needs.

The ST9100826A is a 100 GB hard drive that utilizes a 7200 RPM spindle speed, ensuring quick data access and transfer rates. With an IDE interface, this drive supports a data transfer rate of up to 100 MB/s, making it suitable for intensive applications. Additionally, the ST9100826A comes equipped with a 2 MB cache, optimizing data retrieval speeds and enhancing overall performance.

Moving to the ST980821A, this 80 GB drive also operates at 7200 RPM and features a similar IDE interface, which offers compatible integration with various systems. Designed with reliability in mind, it boasts a mean time between failures (MTBF) rating of 1 million hours, appealing to users who prioritize durability. This drive’s compact size allows it to fit seamlessly into a range of configurations, from personal computers to external enclosures.

The ST9120826A, with a substantial capacity of 120 GB, continues the trend of high-performance drives in this lineup. Its 7200 RPM speed and 2 MB cache ensure that users experience efficient data handling. With a more advanced read/write head technology, the drive also minimizes noise during operation, making it suitable for both desktop environments and home media centers.

The ST960814A comes with a 60 GB storage capacity and features an ultra-slim design, making it an excellent choice for portable devices. Often favored by users needing external storage for laptops or gaming consoles, this model maintains a 5400 RPM speed while providing commendable performance and durability, making data retrieval swift and smooth.

Lastly, the ST940811A, featuring a compact 40 GB capacity, serves as a versatile option for users looking to upgrade their existing systems. With an IDE connection and a design focused on energy efficiency, this drive is perfect for economical builds while still providing good performance for standard applications.

In summary, Seagate’s ST9100826A, ST980821A, ST9120826A, ST960814A, and ST940811A each demonstrate innovative features and reliability across various storage needs. With diverse capacities, spindle speeds, and robust technologies, they solidify Seagate’s reputation as a leader in data storage solutions.