Seagate BarraCuda 7200.12 - 160GB 7200RPM SATA II 3Gb/s 8MB Cache 3.5" Desktop Hard Drive - ST3160318AS
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 1 Year Warranty |
| Availability | Yes - Ships in 1 to 2 Days |
| Manufacturer | Seagate Technology |
|---|---|
| Model | ST3160318AS |
| Series | Seagate BarraCuda 7200.12 |
| UPC Code | 763649022078 |
Product Specs
| Capacity | 160 GB |
|---|---|
| Spindle Speed | 7200 RPM Fluid Dynamic (FDB) Motor |
| Cache Buffer | 8 MB Multi-Segmented Caching |
| Advanced Format | No |
| Form Factor | 3.5 Inch Internal Hard Drive |
| Interface | SATA II 3Gb/sec (Generation 2) |
| Interface Speed | 3Gb/sec - Data Transfer Rate (max) Buffer to Host |
| Data Transfer Rate | up to 125MB/sec Host to/from Drive (Sustained) |
| Interface Connector | SATA (7-Pin Signal and 15-Pin Power Connector) |
| Recording Technology | Perpendicular Tunneling Magnetoresistive Recording (TMR) Technology |
| Life Expectancy | 750,000 Hours MTBF (Mean Time Before Failures) / 2400 Power on Hours per year (24x7) |
| Workload Rating | <45 TB/yr (Workload Rate Limit) / 50,000 (Load/Unload Cycles) |
| Shock Resistance | Operating: 70Gs (2ms) / Non Operating: 350Gs (2ms) |
| Encryption | No |
| Rohs Compliant | Yes |
| Dimensions | (L x W x H) 5.787 in. x 4.0 in. x 0.787 in. |
| Classification | High Performance Drives |
Key Features
- Capacity's up to 1TB
- 7200 RPM Rotational Speed Motor
- SATA II 3Gb/s Interface
- Low Power Consumption
- Read Multiple and Write Multiple Command Support
- Multi-Segmented Caching Technology
- Native Command Queuing (NCQ) Technology
- Full-Track Multiple-Sector Transfer Capability
- State-of-the-Art Cache and On-the-Fly Error-Correction Algorithms
- Seagate AcuTrac Servo Technology
- Seagate SilentSeek Technology
- Perpendicular Tunneling Magnetoresistive Recording (TMR) Technology
- Seagate SmartAlign Technology
- Dual Stage Actuator (DSA) Technology
- QuietStep Ramp Load Technology
- Whisper Quiet with Fluid Dynamic Bearing (FDB) Motors
Seagate BarraCuda 7200.12 Hard Drives
The world’s most proven and established desktop family, and the industry’s first 3.5-inch hard drive to utilize perpendicular recording technology
The Seagate Advantage
By now the world knows that Seagate Barracuda 7200 drives, from the world’s premier storage provider, deliver years of reliable service and high performance. This is a product family that has been strengthened and refined over 12 generations. It embodies the highest levels of reliability, performance and capacity. And this latest generation is a leader in environmentally friendly storage.
The drive is available in capacities of 1 TB and 750 GB with 32-MB cache, 500 GB and 320 GB with 16-MB cache, and 250 GB and 160 GB with 8-MB cache. The Barracuda 7200.12 drive is an ideal choice for workstations, desktop RAID, gaming PCs, high-end PCs, mainstream PCs and USB/ FireWire/eSATA external storage.
Advantages of Perpendicular Recording
After years of pioneering research at Seagate, perpendicular recording is now a proven technology. It increases capacity and dependability by storing data vertically, rather than horizontally. And vertically stored data bits mean increased data density—which means higher performance to increase productivity.
Key Features and Benefits
- Sustainable technology for a green world:
- Typically 70 percent or more of the materials used to build the drive is recycled.
- Complies with the RoHS directive and several non-regulatory restrictions. - 12th generation of the world’s most popular desktop hard drive.
- Ships with the most reliable and proven perpendicular magnetic recording technology.
- Delivers high performance:
- 125-MB/s maximum sustained data rate
- Up to 3-Gb/s instantaneous burst
- 32-MB cache on 1-TB and 750-GB drives, 16-MB cache on 500-GB and 320-GB drives, 8-MB cache on 250-GB and 160-GB drives - Leverages best combination of technology (aerial density, PMR) and proven components for volume availability
- Best-in-class environmental specifications and reliability features.
- Adaptive Fly Height offers consistent read/write performance from the beginning to the end of your computing workload.
- Clean Sweep automatically calibrates the drive.
- Enhanced G-Force Protection defends against handling damage.
- Seagate SoftSonic motor enables ultra-quiet operation.
Key Applications
- Workstations
- Desktop RAID
- Gaming PCs
- High-End PCs
- Mainstream PCs
- USB/FireWire/eSATA Personal External Storage