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Explains the advantages of the Serial ATA interface over traditional parallel ATA, focusing on connectivity and performance.
Provides a quick reference for key drive specifications.
Lists the physical dimensions, weight, and cache buffer size of the drive.
Details the track-to-track and average seek times for read and write operations.
Details power requirements, consumption, conducted noise, voltage tolerance, and power management modes.
Covers operating conditions like temperature, humidity, altitude, shock, and vibration.
Covers drive reliability metrics including AFR, read errors, contact cycles, and warranty information.
Provides essential safety guidelines for handling the drive to prevent ESD damage.
Explains how to configure the drive, including jumper settings for speed negotiation.
Describes the Serial ATA interface cables, connectors, and pin definitions.
Details the procedures and precautions for mounting the drive securely in a system.
Confirms the drive's compatibility with hot-plugging according to SATA Revision 2.5 specification.
Summarizes the signals and pin definitions for Serial ATA connectors and power pins.
Lists the ATA commands supported by the drive, including S.M.A.R.T. commands and their codes.
Provides contact information and web links for Seagate's online support resources like the website and forums.
Details how to contact Seagate for presales and technical support through service centers and call centers.
Outlines warranty service, data recovery services, and global customer support contact details.
| Model | ST3250310CS |
|---|---|
| Category | Storage |
| Capacity | 250 GB |
| Interface | SATA 3Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 3.5 inch |
| RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache | 8 MB |
| Average Latency | 4.16 ms |
| Average Seek Time (read) | 8.5 ms |
| Average Seek Time (write) | 9.5 ms |
| Transfer Rate | Up to 300 MB/s |
| Power Consumption (standby/sleep) | 0.8 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
| Non-Operating Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| Non-Operating Shock | 300 G |
| Acoustics (idle) | 2.5 Bel |











