Description
Product Overview
ST3200826AS Barracuda is a 200GB (gigabyte) hard disk drive manufactured by Seagate, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of computer storage devices. This hard disk drive has a 7200 revolutions per minute (RPM) spindle speed, which makes it a high-performance storage device suitable for use in both personal and professional computer systems. In this article, we will discuss the technical specifications and features of ST3200826AS Barracuda in detail.
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA)150 Interface
The ST3200826AS Barracuda hard disk drive uses a Serial Advanced Technology Attachment (SATA)150 interface to connect to the computer’s motherboard. SATA is a popular interface standard used for connecting storage devices to computers. It replaced the older Parallel ATA (PATA) interface and provides several advantages over the older technology, including faster data transfer rates and more efficient cabling. The SATA150 interface used in this hard disk drive supports data transfer rates of up to 150 megabytes per second (MB/s), which is significantly faster than the older PATA interface.
8MB Buffer
The ST3200826AS Barracuda hard disk drive has an 8MB (megabyte) buffer, also known as cache. The buffer is a small amount of fast memory located on the hard disk drive itself, which is used to temporarily store frequently accessed data. By storing frequently accessed data in the buffer, the hard disk drive can retrieve it more quickly, reducing access times and improving overall system performance. The 8MB buffer in this hard disk drive is a generous size and helps to make it a high-performance storage device.
3.5 Inch Form Factor
The ST3200826AS Barracuda hard disk drive has a 3.5-inch form factor, which is the standard size for desktop computer hard disk drives. The 3.5-inch form factor allows the hard disk drive to be easily installed in most desktop computer cases, and it provides ample space for the hard disk drive to store large amounts of data.
200GB Capacity
The ST3200826AS Barracuda hard disk drive has a capacity of 200GB (gigabytes), which is a substantial amount of storage space for a desktop computer. With 200GB of storage capacity, the hard disk drive can store a large number of files, including documents, photos, videos, and music.
7200 RPM Spindle Speed
The ST3200826AS Barracuda hard disk drive has a spindle speed of 7200 revolutions per minute (RPM), which makes it a high-performance storage device. The spindle speed refers to the rotational speed of the hard disk drive’s platters, which are the disks that store the data. The higher the spindle speed, the faster the hard disk drive can access and retrieve data. With a spindle speed of 7200 RPM, the ST3200826AS Barracuda hard disk drive can access and retrieve data quickly, making it ideal for use in high-performance desktop computer systems.
Reliability and Durability
The ST3200826AS Barracuda hard disk drive is designed to be reliable and durable, with a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 750,000 hours. MTBF is a measure of a device’s reliability, and it represents the average time that a device will operate before it fails. A higher MTBF indicates a more reliable device. With an MTBF of 750,000 hours, the ST3200826AS Barracuda hard disk drive is designed to be reliable and long-lasting.
Main Information about the Seagate ST3200826AS
- Brand Name : Seagate
- Model Number or SKU# ST3200826AS
- Capacity 200 GB
- Interface Type Serial ATA-150
- Buffer Size 8 MB
Performance
- Drive Transfer Rate 150 MBPS External / 95 MBPS Internal
- Seek Time 8 MS Average
- Average Latency 4.16 MS
- Spindle Speed 7200 RPM
Dimension and Weight
- Width : 4 Inch
- Depth : 5.8 Inch
- Height : 1 Inch
- Weight : 1.52 LBS
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