Description
Product Overview
The 9CA158-510 Seagate 1TB 7.2K RPM SATA 3GBPS 32MB hard drive is a high-performance storage device that is widely used in desktop and server computers. It has a storage capacity of 1 terabyte, a rotational speed of 7,200 revolutions per minute (RPM), a SATA interface with a data transfer rate of 3 Gigabits per second (Gbps), and a cache size of 32 megabytes (MB). In this article, we will discuss each of these features in detail and explain how they contribute to the overall performance of the hard drive.
Storage Capacity
The storage capacity of the 9CA158-510 Seagate hard drive is 1 terabyte (TB), which means it can store up to 1,000 gigabytes (GB) of data. This is a significant amount of storage space and is suitable for users who need to store large amounts of data, such as media files, documents, and applications. With 1TB of storage space, users can store thousands of high-definition movies, hundreds of thousands of songs, or millions of photos.
Rotational Speed
The rotational speed of a hard drive is measured in revolutions per minute (RPM) and indicates how quickly the disk platters spin inside the hard drive. The 9CA158-510 Seagate hard drive has a rotational speed of 7,200 RPM, which is considered a high-speed hard drive. This means that data can be read from and written to the hard drive at a faster rate than with a slower hard drive.
SATA Interface
The 9CA158-510 Seagate hard drive uses the Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA) interface, which is a widely used interface for connecting storage devices to a computer. The SATA interface has a data transfer rate of up to 6 Gigabits per second (Gbps), but the 9CA158-510 Seagate hard drive has a maximum transfer rate of 3 Gbps. This is still a high data transfer rate and allows data to be transferred quickly between the hard drive and the computer.
Cache Size
The cache size of a hard drive is a small amount of high-speed memory that is used to store frequently accessed data. The 9CA158-510 Seagate hard drive has a cache size of 32 megabytes (MB), which is a relatively large cache size for a hard drive. This means that frequently accessed data can be quickly retrieved from the cache memory, which can improve the overall performance of the hard drive.
Reliability
The 9CA158-510 Seagate hard drive is a reliable storage device that is designed for continuous operation. It has a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 1.2 million hours, which means that the hard drive is expected to last for a long time before any hardware failures occur. The hard drive also has a low rate of errors, which means that data is less likely to become corrupted or lost.
Compatibility
The 9CA158-510 Seagate hard drive is compatible with a wide range of desktop and server computers. It uses the standard 3.5-inch form factor, which is the most common form factor for desktop hard drives. It also supports the SATA 3Gbps interface, which is compatible with most modern computers.
The 9CA158-510 Seagate 1TB 7.2K RPM SATA 3GBPS 32MB hard drive is a high-performance storage device that is suitable for users who need to store large amounts of data. It has a storage capacity of 1 terabyte, a rotational speed of 7,200 RPM, a SATA interface with a data transfer rate of 3 Gbps.
Main Information about the Seagate 9CA158-510
- Manufacturer: Seagate
- Part Number or SKU# 9CA158-510
- Product Type: SATA-3GBPS
Technical Information
- Storage Capacity : 1 TB
Interfaces/Ports
- Drive Interface : SATA
- Drive Interface Standard : 6Gb/s SATA
Drive Performance
- Spindle Speed (rpm) : 7.2 K
- Buffer : 32 MB
Dimension and Weight
- Width : 4 Inch
- Depth : 5.8 Inch
- Height : 1 Inch
- Weight : 1.52 LBS
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