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Explains the advantages and characteristics of the Serial ATA interface over parallel ATA.
Details the formatted capacity and guaranteed sectors for different drive models.
Covers recording method, density, spindle speed, and data transfer rates.
Provides dimensions, weight, and cache buffer sizes for various models.
Details seek times and drive power-on/stop times for performance evaluation.
Lists DC power requirements, including spinup, idle, operating, standby, and sleep modes.
Covers ambient temperature, humidity, altitude, and temperature gradients.
Details operating and non-operating shock and vibration limits for drive durability.
Presents acoustic sound levels and performance in radio frequency environments.
Discusses failure rates, MTBF, safety certifications, and EMC compliance.
Covers RoHS directives and precautions for corrosive environments and materials.
Provides essential safety measures to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage during installation.
Explains SATA interface configuration, jumpers, cables, and connector pin definitions.
Details mounting dimensions, screw types, and torque specifications for secure installation.
Confirms hot-plug capability according to Serial ATA Revision 2.5 specification for dynamic connection.
Lists the signal and power pin definitions for the Serial ATA interface connector.
Lists supported ATA commands and S.M.A.R.T. commands for drive operation and health monitoring.
Provides information on warranty validation, technical support, and customer service contacts.
| Model | ST3320418AS |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 320GB |
| Interface | SATA 3.0Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 3.5 inch |
| Cache | 16MB |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Average Latency | 4.16ms |
| Average Seek Time | 8.5ms |
| Transfer Rate | 300 MB/s |
| Power Consumption | 8W (typical) |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
| Non-Operating Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| MTBF | 750, 000 hours |
| Operating Shock | 70 Gs |











