ST325062 0AS USB Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST325062 0AS USB Device | 250 | 94 | 39 | 41 | 0.59 | 0.86 | 14.41 | 4.25 |
The measurement of the ST325062 0AS USB Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST325062 0AS USB Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST325062 0AS USB Device should be used.
The ST3250620AS is a hard drive from Seagate, part of the Barracuda 7200.10 series. It is not a USB device, but an internal SATA hard drive with 250 GB capacity. Therefore, “USB Device” probably refers to an external enclosure or adapter in which this hard drive could be used. Here is a detailed description, technical details, features and application areas of the Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 250 GB hard drive:
General Description
The Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250620AS is an internal SATA hard drive known for its high storage capacity and solid performance. This hard drive is part of the Barracuda 7200.10 series, designed for its reliability and speed in the desktop computing space. It offers a capacity of 250 GB and uses the SATA II (SATA 3Gb/s) standard to transfer data.
Technical Details
1. Interface:
- SATA II (3 Gb/s): The ST3250620AS uses the SATA II interface, which allows a maximum theoretical data transfer rate of 3 Gb/s (300 MB/s). This interface is backwards compatible with SATA I (1.5 Gb/s).
2. Capacity:
- 250 GB: The hard drive has a storage capacity of 250 gigabytes, which provides enough space for storing operating systems, programs and data.
3. Performance:
- Speed: 7200 RPM. The hard drive rotates at 7200 revolutions per minute, which offers a balanced mix of performance and energy efficiency. Higher speeds result in faster data access times and transfer rates.
- Cache: 16 MB. The hard drive's cache (buffer) is 16 megabytes, which allows quick access to frequently used data and improves overall performance.
4. Reliability:
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): The mean time before failure is typically 600,000 hours, indicating high reliability.
- Error Correction: The hard drive is equipped with error correction technology that ensures that data integrity is maintained.
5. Power Consumption:
- Power Consumption: During operation, power consumption is about 7 to 10 watts, while idle power consumption is about 6 watts. These values are typical for 7200 RPM hard drives.
6. Build:
- Form Factor: 3.5 inches. The ST3250620AS is built in the 3.5-inch form factor used in desktop PCs and some external enclosures.
- Dimensions: The exact dimensions correspond to the standard 3.5-inch format, usually about 147 mm x 101.6 mm x 26.1 mm (length x width x height).
Features
1. High Performance:
- Fast Access: With a 7200 RPM rotation speed and a 16 MB cache, the ST3250620AS offers solid performance for most desktop applications, including fast data access and transfers.
2. Reliability:
- Error Correction: The integrated Error Correction Technology (ECC) helps prevent data errors and protects against possible data loss.
3. Energy Efficiency:
- Power Management: The hard drive is optimized for reasonable energy efficiency, which is reflected in moderate power consumption during operation and when idle.
4. Compatibility:
- Versatile Use: The ST3250620AS is compatible with a wide range of desktop systems that support the SATA II standard. It can be used as both a primary system drive and a secondary storage drive.
Application Area
1. Desktop PCs:
- System Drive: The ST3250620AS can be used as the primary system drive in desktop PCs to install the operating system, programs and applications.
- Additional storage: It can also be used as an additional drive for data, games or large files.
2. External storage solutions:
- External enclosure: The hard drive can be installed in an external enclosure to serve as a portable storage device for backups, data transfers or additional capacity.
3. Media and data archiving:
- Archiving: With a capacity of 250 GB, the hard drive is well suited for storing and archiving media content, documents and other data.
4. Backup solutions:
- Backup drive: The hard drive can be used as a backup drive to back up important data from other drives or systems.
Summary
The Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3250620AS is a powerful 3.5-inch hard drive with a capacity of 250 GB and a SATA II (3 Gb/s) interface. With a rotation speed of 7200 RPM and a 16 MB cache, it offers good performance for desktop applications. It is known for its reliability and offers features such as error correction and reasonable power efficiency. The ST3250620AS is suitable for various applications, including desktop PCs, external storage solutions, media archiving and backup solutions. Its versatile compatibility and solid performance make it a good choice for users looking for a reliable and powerful internal hard drive.
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ST325062 0AS USB Device 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 ST325062 0AS USB Device.
The ST325062 0AS USB Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST325062 0AS USB Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.