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| Capacity | 80GB | 60GB | 40GB | 30GB | 20GB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Form Factor | 2.5" | 2.5" | 2.5" | 2.5" | 2.5" |
| Interface Options | SATA 3Gb/s, ATA/IDE | SATA 3Gb/s, ATA/IDE | ATA/IDE, SATA 3Gb/s | ATA/IDE, SATA 3Gb/s | ATA/IDE |
| Performance | |||||
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 5400 | 5400 | 5400 | 5400 | 5400 |
| Cache (MB) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Sustained Data Rate OD | |||||
| Average Latency (ms) | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Physical | |||||
| Height (in/mm) (maximum) | 0.374/9.5 | 0.374/9.5 | 0.374/9.5 | 0.374/9.5 | 0.374/9.5 |
| Width (in/mm) (maximum) | 2.750/69.85 | 2.750/69.85 | 2.750/69.85 | 2.750/69.85 | 2.750/69.85 |
| Length (in/mm) (maximum) | 3.957/100.5, 3.945/100.2 | 3.957/100.5, 3.945/100.2 | 3.945/100.2, 3.957/100.5 | 3.945/100.2, 3.957/100.5 | 3.945/100.2 |
| Weight (lbs/g) | 0.216/98 | 0.216/98 | 0.216/98, 0.22/100 | 0.22/100, 0.216/98 | 0.22/100 |
| Model Number | Generation | Product Interfaces | Capacity | Spindle Speed (RPM) | Cache (MB) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST980818SM | EE25.2 Extreme | 80GB | 5400RPM | 8MB | |
| ST980818AM | EE25.2 Extreme | 80GB | 5400RPM | 8MB | |
| ST980817AM | EE25.2 Extreme | 80GB | 5400RPM | 8MB | |
| ST980817SM | EE25.2 Extreme | 80GB | 5400RPM | 8MB | |
| ST960818AM | EE25.2 Extreme | 60GB | 5400RPM | 8MB | |
| ST960817AM | EE25.2 Extreme | 60GB | 5400RPM | 8MB | |
| ST960817SM | EE25.2 Rugged | 60GB | 5400RPM | 8MB | |
| ST960818SM | EE25.2 Extreme | 60GB | 5400RPM | 8MB | |
| ST940818AM | EE25.2 Extreme | 40GB | 5400RPM | 8MB | |
| ST940814AM | EE25-5400.1 | 40GB | 5400RPM | 8MB | |
| ST940813AM | EE25-5400.1 | 40GB | 5400RPM | 8MB | |
| ST940817AM | EE25.2 Extreme | 40GB | 5400RPM | 8MB | |
| ST940818SM | EE25.2 Extreme | 40GB | 5400RPM | 8MB | |
| ST930813AM | EE25-5400.1 | 30GB | 5400RPM | 8MB | |
| ST930817AM | EE25.2 Extreme | 30GB | 5400RPM | 8MB | |
| ST930814AM | EE25-5400.1 | 30GB | 5400RPM | 8MB | |
| ST930818AM | EE25.2 Extreme | 30GB | 5400RPM | 8MB | |
| ST930817SM | EE25.2 Extreme | 30GB | 5400RPM | 8MB | |
| ST920814AM | 20GB | 5400RPM | 8MB | ||
| ST920813AM | EE25-5400.1 | 20GB | 5400RPM | 8MB |