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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive bare unit

Seagate

Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST380815AS 80GB 7200RPM 3.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-A4N7-SMM9S

80 GB 3.5" SATA desktop hard drive spinning at 7200 RPM with 8 MB cache

  • 80 GB capacity stores documents and media
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed accelerates file access
  • 8 MB cache buffers frequent read and write operations
  • SATA 3 Gb/s interface connects to standard desktop ports
  • 5 inch form factor fits typical drive bays

Legacy desktop storage

The Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST380815AS is an 80GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for older desktop systems. It suits users restoring period-correct hardware or needing a basic magnetic drive for light archival tasks. The drive spins at 7200RPM and includes an 8MB cache buffer. It arrives as a bare drive without cables or mounting hardware.

SATA 3Gb/s interface ceiling

The drive connects through a SATA 3Gb/s interface, which caps theoretical throughput well below modern SATA revisions. Sequential read and write speeds will saturate this link quickly, so the bus becomes the bottleneck before the platters do. The 7200.10 generation does not support newer SATA features such as NCQ or higher signalling rates. Builders should expect performance consistent with early SATA implementations.

80GB capacity reality

Eighty gigabytes accommodates a legacy operating system, essential drivers and a modest document library. It runs out rapidly once media files, modern applications or game installations are added. The 8MB cache helps small random workloads but cannot compensate for the limited areal density. Buyers who want more storage should consider larger-capacity drives or solid-state alternatives.

Highlights

  • 80 GB capacity stores documents and media
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed accelerates file access
  • 8 MB cache buffers frequent read and write operations
  • SATA 3 Gb/s interface connects to standard desktop ports
  • 5 inch form factor fits typical drive bays

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 80GB 7200.10 model or look for a larger capacity in the same series?

This listing is for the 80GB capacity only; other sizes are separate items.

What does the 7200RPM speed mean for everyday desktop use?

The 7200RPM rotation gives faster data access than slower drives, improving OS and application load times.

How does the SATA 3Gb/s interface affect actual transfer rates?

The SATA 3Gb/s link caps the drive's maximum burst throughput at 3Gb/s, while sustained speeds depend on the 7200RPM platters and 8MB cache.

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