Seagate Barracuda 1TB,Internal,7200 RPM,3.5 inch (ST31000528AS) Hard Drive
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About this product
This Seagate Barracuda ST31000528AS is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive for PCs, providing 1TB of storage. It features a 7200 RPM rotation speed and uses a SATA II interface, offering a transfer rate of 300 Mbps. The drive is equipped with a 32MB cache and supports hot plug and hot swap features, enhancing flexibility for system builders. It is designed as an HDD-only storage format.
Our take
For those seeking an affordable storage solution, this 1TB Seagate Barracuda hard drive is a decent option. The 7200 RPM speed is good for a traditional HDD, ensuring relatively quick access times for its class. The 32MB cache is on the smaller side compared to newer drives, which might impact performance in demanding scenarios. The SATA II interface is an older standard, so expect slightly lower maximum transfer speeds than SATA III drives. However, its hot plug and hot swap features are a nice bonus for system maintenance.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- Hot Plug and Hot Swap features
- Affordable 1TB storage
Cons
- Older SATA II interface
- Smaller 32MB cache
Specifications
- Compatible With PC
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Unit Type Unit
- Read Speed 500MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported HDD
- Transfer Rate 300 Mbps
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- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Storage Capacity
- 1 TB
- Cache
- 32 MB
- UPC
- 0715663213475
- Brand
- Seagate
- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Type
- Hard Drive
- Color
- Silver
- Model
- ST31000528AS
- MPN
- ST31000528AS
- Features
- Hot Plug Support, Hot Swap
- Interface
- SATA II
- Product Line
- Barracuda
