Seagate
Seagate ST3250823A 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB IDE internal hard drive
250GB 7200 RPM IDE desktop drive with 8MB cache and SoftSonic motor for quiet operation
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
- Capacity250GB
- RPM7200 RPM
- Cache8MB
- Average Seek Time8ms
- 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers quick data access
- 8 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
- IDE Ultra ATA100 interface fits legacy motherboards directly
- SoftSonic motor reduces acoustic noise during operation
- Enhanced G-Force Protection guards against physical shock
Seagate BarraCuda 7200.8 250GB IDE Drive
This Seagate BarraCuda 7200.8 ST3250823A is a 250GB 3.5" desktop internal hard drive with a 7200 RPM spindle speed and 8MB cache. It connects via the IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 interface and is supplied as a bare drive. The unit is new and features a SoftSonic motor alongside Enhanced G-Force Protection for operational durability.
Suits legacy IDE systems.
This drive suits owners of legacy desktop systems that require a replacement IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 drive with a 250GB capacity. It is not for builders whose motherboards lack an IDE connector or who need storage capacities larger than the 250GB this model provides. The 7200 RPM speed and 8MB cache address standard desktop workloads on compatible vintage hardware.
IDE Ultra ATA100 interface determines compatibility
The single specification that decides fitment is the IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 interface; the drive will only function in systems equipped with a matching 40-pin IDE controller. Verify that the host device supports this interface before purchase, as no adapter is included with the bare drive.
Besonderheiten
- 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers quick data access
- 8 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother throughput
- IDE Ultra ATA100 interface fits legacy motherboards directly
- SoftSonic motor reduces acoustic noise during operation
- Enhanced G-Force Protection guards against physical shock
Technische Daten
| Brand | Seagate |
|---|---|
| Series | BarraCuda 7200.8 |
| Model | ST3250823A |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 |
| Capacity | 250GB |
| RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache | 8MB |
| Average Seek Time | 8ms |
| Average Latency | 4.16ms |
| Features | SoftSonic motor RoHS-compliant Enhanced G-Force Protection |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Versandgewicht | 0.57 kg |
| Paketgröße | 203 × 152 × 51 mm |
Fragen zu diesem Artikel
Will the 8 MB cache need any firmware update or replacement over time?
The 8 MB cache is built into the drive electronics and requires no separate firmware update or replacement during normal use.
What is the first limit reached when the 7200 RPM drive runs continuously under heavy load?
The mechanical 7200 RPM spindle and 8 ms average seek time set the sustained throughput ceiling before any thermal throttle engages.
How much heat and noise does the 3.5 inch IDE drive produce when operated all day?
The SoftSonic motor and 7200 RPM spindle keep acoustic output low and heat within typical desktop limits for continuous operation.
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