ST3250620NS ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST3250620NS ATA Device | 250 | 180 | 78 | 76 | 0.63 | 0.82 | 7.59 | 5.18 |
The measurement of the ST3250620NS ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST3250620NS ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST3250620NS ATA Device should be used.
The ST3250620NS is a 250 GB internal hard drive from Seagate that was specifically developed for use in servers and workstations. It belongs to the Seagate Barracuda ES series and is designed for use in RAID systems, as a storage capacity extension and for other demanding applications. Here is a comprehensive overview of the technical details, functions and application areas of this hard drive.
Technical details
1. Storage type:
- Type: Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- Technology: Magnetic storage with rotating disks and read/write heads
2. Capacity:
- Capacity: 250 GB (Gigabytes)
3. Interface:
- Interface: SATA I (1.5 Gb/s)
- Backwards compatibility: Also compatible with SATA II (3 Gb/s) and SATA III (6 Gb/s)
4. Performance:
- Rotational speed: 7200 rpm (revolutions per minute)
- Cache memory: 8 MB (Megabytes)
- Average access time: About 8.5 ms (milliseconds)
- Average latency: About 4.16 ms
5. Physical characteristics:
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Height: 25.4 mm
- Width: 101.6 mm
- Length: 147 mm
- Weight: Approximately 450 g
6. Reliability:
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Up to 600,000 hours
- Unrecoverable Read Error Rate: 1 in 10^14 (error log rate)
- Shock Resistance: Typically up to 30 G (operating) and 250 G (non-operating)
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- Storage Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
7. Other Features:
- Warranty: 5 year limited warranty
- Power Consumption: Power consumption during operation: About 7.2 watts; idle: About 6.6 watts
Features
- 7200 RPM rotation speed: The hard drive operates at 7200 rpm, which offers balanced performance for servers and workstations. This speed supports faster data transfers and improved access times compared to slower 5400 rpm drives.
- 8 MB cache: The 8 MB cache ensures efficient data processing by caching frequently used data, which improves performance and shortens access times.
- SATA I interface: The SATA I interface enables a theoretical maximum data transfer rate of up to 1.5 Gb/s. This interface is backwards compatible, so the hard drive can also be operated in systems with SATA II and SATA III.
- Robust design: The hard drive is designed for use in demanding environments and offers protection mechanisms against shock and vibration to ensure data integrity.
- Reliability: With a high MTBF of up to 600,000 hours, the hard drive offers reliable performance for server and workstation applications where data integrity and durability are critical.
- Energy Efficiency: The hard drive offers optimized energy consumption, which helps reduce operating costs and the strain on the power supply.
Application area
The ST3250620NS is suitable for a wide range of applications:
1. Servers:
- Data storage: Ideal for use in servers where the combination of capacity, performance and reliability is required for the storage of data, databases and applications.
- RAID systems: The hard drive can be used in RAID configurations to improve data redundancy and system performance.
2. Workstations:
- High-performance applications: Suitable for workstations that require high performance for compute-intensive applications and large amounts of data.
3. Backup and Archiving Systems:
- Data Backup: Can be used as a backup drive for important data. Its capacity and reliability make it a good choice for data backups.
- Long-term Archiving: Useful for archiving data that needs to be stored for longer periods of time.
4. Desktop PCs:
- Primary Drive: Can be used as a primary drive in desktop PCs to install the operating system and applications. Its performance and capacity provide a balanced solution for general applications.
5. Expansion of Existing Systems:
- Expand storage capacity: Ideal for expanding the storage capacity of existing systems where additional capacity is required.
6. Data migration:
- Upgrade drives: Suitable for migrating data from older or smaller drives to this larger drive.
Summary
The ST3250620NS is a reliable and powerful 250 GB hard drive from the Seagate Barracuda ES series, characterized by its 7200 RPM rotation speed, 8 MB cache and SATA I interface. The hard drive offers a good balance between capacity, performance and energy efficiency and is suitable for use in servers, workstations, backup systems and desktop PCs. With its robust construction and high reliability, it is well suited to demanding applications where data integrity and performance are crucial. The long warranty period of 5 years offers additional security and confidence in product quality.
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ST3250620NS ATA 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 ST3250620NS ATA Device.
The ST3250620NS ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST3250620NS ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.