ST3250310AS
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST3250310AS | 250 | 211 | 93 | 90 | 1.37 | 1.01 | 6.07 | 4.11 |
| ST3250310AS | 250 | 176 | 79 | 77 | 0.75 | 0.81 | 11.56 | 5.12 |
| ST3250310AS | 250 | 172 | 74 | 71 | 1.33 | 1.12 | 6.07 | 3.71 |
| ST3250310AS | 250 | 124 | 61 | 46 | 0.78 | 1.02 | 9.81 | 5.01 |
The measurement of the ST3250310AS was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST3250310AS under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST3250310AS should be used.
The ST3250310AS is a hard drive from Seagate Technology, which is part of the Barracuda product range. This hard drive belongs to the ST3xxx series and uses the SATA (Serial ATA) interface, which offers a high data transfer rate. The Barracuda series is known for its reliability and performance and is often used in desktop PCs and workstations.
Here is a detailed description of the ST3250310AS, including technical details, features and application areas:
1. Description
The Seagate Barracuda ST3250310AS is an internal hard drive designed for use in desktop PCs and workstations. It offers a combination of large storage capacity, solid performance and reliability. The hard drive is particularly suitable for everyday computing applications and offers enough capacity for a variety of data and programs.
2. Technical details
- Model: ST3250310AS
- Type: Internal hard drive
- Interface: SATA II (3 Gb/s)
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Capacity: 250GB
- Speed: 7200 RPM (revolutions per minute)
- Cache memory: 16 MB
- Average access time: Approximately 8.5 ms (milliseconds)
- Fault tolerance: 1 in 10^14 errors per bit (over the entire lifetime)
- Operating conditions:
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- Humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
3. Functions
- SATA II interface:
- Supports data transfer rates up to 3 Gb/s. This interface provides sufficient speed for most desktop applications and is compatible with older and newer systems.
- 7200 RPM speed:
- High rotation speed enables fast data access and write speeds, improving overall system performance.
- 16 MB cache memory:
- Cache memory helps make frequently used data quickly available and improves read and write speeds.
- Perpendicular Recording:
- Uses Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR) technology, which enables higher data density on the hard drive, resulting in improved performance and capacity.
- Acoustic Management:
- Provides features to reduce noise levels during operation, resulting in a quieter system.
- Power Management:
- Supports various power management modes to minimize power consumption and extend drive life.
4. Areas of application
- Desktop PCs:
- Ideal for most desktop PCs that require a reliable and generous storage solution, be it for operating systems, applications or personal data.
- Workstations:
- Suitable for workstations that require a combination of performance and storage capacity, such as office applications, small databases or development projects.
- Backup storage:
- Can be used as a backup drive to secure important data and documents.
- Multimedia applications:
- Provides enough storage for large media files such as videos, music and photos.
5. Advantages
- Cost efficiency:
- Offers a good balance between price and performance, making it a cost-effective solution for desktops and workstations.
- High capacity:
- With 250 GB, it offers enough space for a large amount of data, applications and operating systems.
- Good performance:
- The 7200 RPM speed ensures fast data access and system response, which improves the overall performance of the system.
- Reliability:
- Seagate is known for the reliability of its hard drives, and the ST3250310AS model is no exception.
6. Disadvantages
- Capacity compared to newer models:
- At 250 GB, it is rather small compared to modern hard drive models that offer several terabytes. For larger amounts of data, higher capacity hard drives are required.
- Slower interface:
- The SATA II interface is slower than the newer SATA III interfaces, which offer transfer rates of up to 6 Gb/s.
- No SSD performance:
- Compared to SSDs, the ST3250310AS does not offer the same speed or reliability, especially during intensive read and write operations.
7. Summary
The Seagate Barracuda ST3250310AS is a powerful and reliable hard drive that is well suited for use in desktop PCs and workstations. With a capacity of 250 GB, a rotation speed of 7200 RPM and a SATA II interface, it offers balanced performance for everyday tasks and applications. While it lags behind more modern drives in terms of capacity and interface speed, it remains a solid choice for users looking for a proven hard drive technology.
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ST3250310AS and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of ST3250310AS.
The ST3250310AS is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST3250310AS regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.