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Key Features and Benefits

  • 16-MB cache buffer
  • Super-fast performance
  • Whisper-quiet acoustics
  • SATA 3Gb/s interface with native command queuing (NCQ)
  • Rugged and efficient system design
  • Best-in-class operating and non-operating shock resistance for excellent reliability
  • Great value
  • RoHS (restriction of hazardous substances) compliant
  • 5-year warranty

Applications

  • Desktop and High-performance PCs
  • Gaming PCs
  • Workstations
  • Mainstream PCs
  • Low-cost Servers and External Storage
  • SATA servers
  • xATA servers
  • USB/FireWire/eSATA external storage

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Barracuda 7200.9 SATA 250-GB Hard Drive

ST3250824AS

Specifications
Model Number ST3250824AS
Interface Serial ATA (SATA)
Cache 8MB
Capacity 250GB
Guaranteed Sectors 488,397,168
PHYSICAL
Height 19.99mm (0.787 in)
Width 101.6mm (4.010 in)
Length 146.99mm (5.787 in)
Weight (typical) 580g (1.28 lb)
COMPLIANCE
European Union Restriction of Hazardous Substances Y
PERFORMANCE
Spindle Speed 7,200 RPM
Native Command Queuing Y
Average latency 4.16ms
Random read seek time <8.0ms
Random write seek time <9.0ms
RELIABILITY
Annual Failure Rate 0.34%
POWER
Maximum start current, DC 2.80
ACOUSTICS
Acoustics (Idle Volume) 2.7 bels
Acoustics (Seek Volume) 3.4 bels

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