Description
Product Overview
The ST3500418AS is a Seagate Barracuda hard disk drive that offers storage solutions for desktop computers, workstations, and home servers. This hard disk drive has a storage capacity of 500GB, spins at a speed of 7,200 revolutions per minute (RPM), uses the SATA-II interface, and has a cache memory of 16MB. The ST3500418AS is a 3.5-inch hard disk drive designed to fit in standard desktop computer bays. In this article, we will dive into more detail about the specifications, features, and benefits of the ST3500418AS Seagate hard disk drive.
Storage Capacity
The Seagate Barracuda ST3500418AS has a storage capacity of 500GB, which means it can store up to 500GB of data. This is equivalent to approximately 125,000 songs, 100,000 photos, or 50 hours of HD video. The storage capacity of this hard disk drive makes it a perfect option for individuals or businesses that require a moderate amount of storage space for their digital content.
Spin Speed
The spin speed of a hard disk drive refers to the speed at which the disk inside the hard drive rotates. In the case of the ST3500418AS, the disk spins at 7,200 revolutions per minute (RPM). This is considered a high spin speed and offers excellent performance for the hard disk drive. Hard disk drives with higher spin speeds tend to offer better performance but consume more power and generate more heat.
Interface
The ST3500418AS uses the SATA-II interface. SATA stands for Serial Advanced Technology Attachment, and it is a type of interface used to connect hard disk drives, solid-state drives, and optical drives to a computer’s motherboard. The SATA-II interface offers a maximum data transfer rate of 3 gigabits per second (Gbps), which is equivalent to 375 megabytes per second (MB/s). This interface is backwards compatible with SATA-I, which has a maximum data transfer rate of 1.5Gbps.
Cache Memory
Cache memory is a small amount of high-speed memory that a hard disk drive uses to temporarily store data that is frequently accessed. The ST3500418AS has a cache memory of 16MB, which means it can temporarily store up to 16MB of frequently accessed data. The presence of a cache memory improves the performance of the hard disk drive, as the computer can access frequently used data much faster than if it had to read it from the disk every time.
Form Factor
The ST3500418AS is a 3.5-inch hard disk drive, which means it is designed to fit in standard desktop computer bays. This form factor is beneficial for businesses that require a lot of storage space, as it allows for more hard disk drives to be installed in a single desktop computer.
Benefits of ST3500418AS
There are several benefits to using the ST3500418AS Seagate Barracuda hard disk drive:
- High performance: The ST3500418AS has a high spin speed of 7,200 RPM, which offers excellent performance for the hard disk drive.
- Reliable: Seagate is a well-known brand in the hard disk drive industry and has a reputation for producing reliable and durable hard disk drives.
- Large storage capacity: The ST3500418AS has a storage capacity of 500GB, which is perfect for individuals and businesses that require a moderate amount of storage space for their digital content.
- Energy-efficient: The ST3500418AS is designed to consume less power than hard disk drives with higher spin speeds, which is beneficial for individuals and businesses that want to reduce their energy consumption and save on electricity bills.
General Information about the Seagate ST3500418AS
- Manufacturer: Seagate
- Part
Number or SKU#: ST3500418AS - Type: Hard Drive
- HDD Type: SATA-II
Technical Information
- Storage Capacity: 500GB
- Rotational Speed: 7200 Rpm
- Buffer: 16mbytes
Storage Hard Drive
- Data Transfer Rate: 300mbps
- Form Factor: 3.5inch
- Hard Drive Type: Internal Hard Drive
- Interface: Serial Ata-300
- Interface Type: Sata(serial Ata)
- Spindle Speed: 7.2K RPM
Dimension and Weight
- Width : 4 Inch
- Depth : 5.8 Inch
- Height : 1 Inch
- Weight : 1.52 Lbs
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