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Silver 3.5 inch bare hard drive with green circuit board visible

Seagate

Seagate BarraCuda 7200.10 ST3250620A 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB IDE 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-9PNH-TW6XZ MPN ST3250620A

250 GB 7200 RPM desktop drive with 16 MB cache and IDE Ultra ATA100 interface

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
  • Capacity250GB
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Cache16MB
  • Average Latency4.16ms
  • 250GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 7200 RPM spindle speeds up file access
  • 16MB cache smooths burst read and write loads
  • IDE Ultra ATA100 interface fits legacy desktop builds
  • 5 inch form factor mounts in standard drive bays

Capacity and interface

The Seagate BarraCuda 7200.10 ST3250620A is a 250GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive with an IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 interface. It spins at 7200 RPM and provides a 16MB cache for desktop storage tasks.

Suitability

This drive suits owners of legacy desktop systems that require a Parallel ATA connection for boot or data volumes. Builders whose motherboards accept only Serial ATA connectors cannot use this unit.

Deciding specification

The IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 interface is the single detail that determines whether this drive fits the target machine. Verify the motherboard provides a 40-pin IDE header before purchase.

Highlights

  • 250GB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 7200 RPM spindle speeds up file access
  • 16MB cache smooths burst read and write loads
  • IDE Ultra ATA100 interface fits legacy desktop builds
  • 5 inch form factor mounts in standard drive bays

Specifications

BrandSeagate
SeriesBarraCuda 7200.10
ModelST3250620A
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
Capacity250GB
RPM7200 RPM
Cache16MB
Average Latency4.16ms
FeaturesImportant Warranty Information
This product is end-of-sale and no longer warranted by the manufacturer. Instead, warranties this product for one year from date of purchase. If you require warranty service after thirty days, please contact Customer Service, not the manufacturer.
Perpendicular recording technology for maximum drive capacity and reliability
Ultra-fast performance
Superb reliability
Whisper-quiet operation
Enhanced G-Force Protection against handling damage
Clean Sweep calibration and Directed Offline scan diagnostics
RoHS (restriction of hazardous substances) compliant
Form Factor3.5"
Shipping weight1.81 kg
Package size147 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

What is the maximum throughput of the IDE Ultra ATA100 interface?

The IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 interface caps at 100 MB/s in practice.

What bay size and mounting holes does this 3.5-inch drive require?

It fits a standard 3.5-inch drive bay with the usual bottom and side mounting holes.

How do I set the drive as master or slave during installation?

Configure the jumper block on the rear pins for Master, Slave or Cable Select before connecting the ribbon cable.

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