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Seagate BARRACUDA 7200.12 ST3320418AS - User Manual

Seagate BARRACUDA 7200.12 ST3320418AS
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Barracuda 7200.12 Serial ATA
100529369
Rev. B
February 2009
ST31000528AS
ST3750528AS
ST3500418AS
ST3500410AS
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Table of Contents

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Summary

Introduction to Barracuda 7200.12 Serial ATA Drives

About the Serial ATA Interface

Explains the advantages and characteristics of the Serial ATA interface over parallel ATA.

Barracuda 7200.12 Drive Specifications

Formatted Capacity Details

Details the formatted capacity and guaranteed sectors for different drive models.

Recording and Interface Technology

Covers recording method, density, spindle speed, and data transfer rates.

Physical Characteristics

Provides dimensions, weight, and cache buffer sizes for various models.

Performance Metrics

Details seek times and drive power-on/stop times for performance evaluation.

Power Specifications

Lists DC power requirements, including spinup, idle, operating, standby, and sleep modes.

Environmental Specifications

Covers ambient temperature, humidity, altitude, and temperature gradients.

Shock and Vibration Limits

Details operating and non-operating shock and vibration limits for drive durability.

Environmental and EMI Performance

Presents acoustic sound levels and performance in radio frequency environments.

Reliability and Compliance

Discusses failure rates, MTBF, safety certifications, and EMC compliance.

Environmental Protection and Handling

Covers RoHS directives and precautions for corrosive environments and materials.

Configuring and Mounting the Drive

Handling and Static-Discharge Precautions

Provides essential safety measures to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage during installation.

Drive Configuration and Cabling

Explains SATA interface configuration, jumpers, cables, and connector pin definitions.

Drive Mounting Guidelines

Details mounting dimensions, screw types, and torque specifications for secure installation.

Serial ATA (SATA) Interface Details

Hot-Plug Compatibility

Confirms hot-plug capability according to Serial ATA Revision 2.5 specification for dynamic connection.

Serial ATA Connector Pin Definitions

Lists the signal and power pin definitions for the Serial ATA interface connector.

Supported ATA and S.M.A.R.T. Commands

Lists supported ATA commands and S.M.A.R.T. commands for drive operation and health monitoring.

Seagate Technology Support Services

Warranty and Support Information

Provides information on warranty validation, technical support, and customer service contacts.

Seagate BARRACUDA 7200.12 ST3320418AS Specifications

General IconGeneral
ModelST3320418AS
Capacity320GB
InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
Form Factor3.5 inch
Cache16MB
Spindle Speed7200 RPM
Average Latency4.16ms
Average Seek Time8.5ms
Transfer Rate300 MB/s
Power Consumption8W (typical)
Operating Temperature0°C to 60°C
Non-Operating Temperature-40°C to 70°C
MTBF750, 000 hours
Operating Shock70 Gs

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