Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 40GB SATA 3.5” HDD ST340014AS Desktop Hard Drive
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About this product
The Seagate Barracuda 7200.7 40GB SATA 3.5" HDD is an internal desktop hard drive with a modest 40GB storage capacity. It features a 7200 RPM rotation speed and a 2MB cache, connecting via a DMA/ATA-100 (Ultra) interface. This 3.5-inch drive, model ST340014AS, is compatible with PC systems and belongs to the Barracuda product line, typically suited for basic or legacy system storage needs.
Our take
This 40GB Seagate Barracuda is clearly an older model, best suited for very specific use cases, perhaps a legacy system or as a low-cost boot drive for an extremely light setup. The 7200 RPM speed is decent for its era, but the 2MB cache and 40GB capacity are quite small by today's standards. The DMA/ATA-100 interface also indicates it's not designed for modern SATA connections, so ensure compatibility with your motherboard. At this price, it's a niche product; don't expect it to perform like a contemporary drive or offer significant storage for current applications.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- 3.5-inch internal desktop form factor
- Barracuda product line reliability
Cons
- Very small 40 GB storage capacity
- Outdated DMA/ATA-100 interface
- Only 2 MB cache
Specifications
- Compatible With PC
- Color Silver
- MPN ST340014A
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Type Internal Desktop Drive
- Unit Type Unit
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- Read Speed
- 58MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Model
- Seagate Barracuda
- Storage Format
- 512-byte
- Storage Capacity
- 40 GB
- Interface
- DMA/ATA-100 (Ultra)
- Product Line
- Barracuda
- Cache
- 2 MB
- UPC
- 0102645917757
- Brand
- Seagate
- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
