Seagate ST3250820AV is a 250GB hard drive that belongs to the Ultra ATA (also known as ATA/100 or IDE) family of hard drives. It was first introduced in 2005 and was designed for desktop computers and low-power servers. This hard drive has a spindle speed of 7,200 RPM and an 8MB buffer size. In this article, we will take a closer look at the Seagate ST3250820AV and explain its features, specifications, and benefits.
SpecificationsThe Seagate ST3250820AV is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive that has a capacity of 250GB. It uses the Ultra ATA interface, which was a standard interface for hard drives in the early 2000s. The Ultra ATA interface is a parallel interface that can transfer data at a maximum speed of 100MB/s. The hard drive has a spindle speed of 7,200 RPM, which means that the disk spins 7,200 times per minute. A higher spindle speed means that the hard drive can read and write data faster. The Seagate ST3250820AV also has an 8MB buffer size, which is the amount of memory that the hard drive uses to cache data.
FeaturesThe Seagate ST3250820AV has several features that make it a good choice for desktop computers and low-power servers. One of the key features of this hard drive is its large capacity of 250GB. This allows users to store a large amount of data, including documents, photos, and videos. The hard drive also has a fast spindle speed of 7,200 RPM, which allows it to read and write data quickly. This is important for tasks such as booting up the operating system, launching applications, and opening files.
Another important feature of the Seagate ST3250820AV is its 8MB buffer size. The buffer acts as a temporary storage area for data that is being read from or written to the hard drive. When the computer requests data from the hard drive, the hard drive reads the data into the buffer first. The computer can then access the data from the buffer, which is faster than reading the data directly from the hard drive. Similarly, when the computer writes data to the hard drive, the data is first written to the buffer and then transferred to the hard drive. This helps to improve the overall performance of the hard drive.
BenefitsThe Seagate ST3250820AV offers several benefits for users who are looking for a reliable and high-performance hard drive. One of the main benefits of this hard drive is its large capacity of 250GB. This allows users to store a large amount of data, including documents, photos, and videos. This is especially important for users who need to store large files or who need to store a large number of files.
Another benefit of the Seagate ST3250820AV is its fast spindle speed of 7,200 RPM. This allows the hard drive to read and write data quickly, which is important for tasks such as booting up the operating system, launching applications, and opening files. A faster hard drive can also help to improve the overall performance of the computer.
The 8MB buffer size of the Seagate ST3250820AV is another benefit for users. The buffer acts as a temporary storage area for data that is being read from or written to the hard drive. This can help to improve the overall performance of the hard drive and can also help to reduce the risk of data loss.
In summary, the Seagate ST3250820AV is a reliable and high-performance hard drive that offers a large capacity of 250GB, a fast spindle speed of 7,200 RPM, and an 8MB buffer size.
Main Information about the Seagate EF0450FARMV- Manufacturer: Seagate
- Part Number or SKU# EF0450FARMV
- Product Type: 450GB HDD
- Storage Capacity : 250 GB
- Interface Type : Serial ATA-300
- Buffer Size : 8 MB
- Drive Transfer Rate : 300 MBPS External/ 78 MBPS Internal
- Seek Time : 8.5 MS (Average)
- Average Latency : 4.16 MS
- Spindle Speed : 7200 RPM
- Interfaces : 1 x Serial ATA-300 - 7 pin Serial ATA
- Compatible Bays : 1 x internal - 3.5 Inches
- Width : 4 Inch
- Depth : 5.8 Inch
- Height : 1 Inch
- Weight : 1.52 LBS
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