ST31000524AS Seagate BarraCuda 1TB 7200RPM SATA 6GB/s 32MB Cache 3.5-inch Hard Drive

General Information

The Seagate ST31000524AS BarraCuda is a consumer-oriented 1TB 7,200 RPM SATA hard drive with a 32MB cache. It is a cost-effective and dependable storage option appropriate for desktop PCs, external storage, and a variety of other applications requiring a balance of capacity and performance. Higher-performance or specialized drives, on the other hand, may be required for more demanding and essential applications, such as business settings. Here’s a brief overview of the characteristics and features of st31000524as Seagate:

Capacity:

With 1TB of storage space the drive is an appropriate fit for storing a wide range of files including documents, images, and games.

RPM:

It has a rotational speed of 7200 RPM. For consumer-grade applications, this speed strikes a fair mix between performance and capacity. It provides faster data access than other slower drives, making it ideal for everyday use desktop PCs.

Interface:

SATA 6Gb interface is used by the drive. SATA is a popular interface for consumer hard drives and SSD, offering fast data transfer rates and compatibility with the majority of the modern motherboards and storage systems.

Cache:

It has a 32MB cache that improves the read and write speed by temporarily storing frequently accessed data decreasing the need to visit actual disk platters.

Form Factor:

Most desktop hard drives have a 3.5-inch form factor. Due to its size, it is compatible with the majority of desktop computer chassis and external drive enclosures.

Usage:

Seagate BarraCuda ST31000524AS drives are intended for use in consumer applications such as desktop PCs, external storage, gaming consoles, and home servers. They are ideal for typical storage requirements.

Technical Specs

Manufacturer	Seagate
Manufacturer Part #	ST31000524AS
HDD size	3.5"
HDD capacity	1 TB
HDD speed	7200 RPM
Interface	Serial ATA
Storage drive buffer size	32 MB
Read seek time	9.5 ms
Write seek time	8.5 ms
Average latency	4.16 ms
Operating voltage	5 / 12 V
Width	101.6 mm
Height	26.1 mm
Depth	147 mm
Weight	622 g
Product colour	Black
Internal	yes
Data transfer rate	6 Gbit/s
USB powered	no
Recording density	329 kbit/inch

Condition: Refurbished