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Seagate Barracuda XT Review

Seagate Barracuda XT Specifications

Key Features

Model Number ST32000641AS
Interface SATA 6Gb/s
Cache 64MB
Capacity 2 TB
Areal density (avg) 347 Gbits/inch2
Guaranteed Sectors 3,907,029,168
PHYSICAL
Height (max) 26.1 mm (1.028 inches)
Width (max) 101.6 mm (4.0 inches)
Length (max) 146.99 mm (5.787 inches)
Weight (typical) 700 grams (1.543 pounds)
PERFORMANCE
Spindle Speed 7200 rpm
Sustained data transfer rate 138 null
Average latency 4.16 msec
Random read seek time 8.5 msec
Random write seek time 9.5 msec
null 600 null
RELIABILITY
MTBF 750,000 hours
Annual Failure Rate 0.34
Unrecoverable read errors 1 in 10^14
POWER
12V start max current 2.8 amps
Average idle current 6.39 watts
ENVIRONMENT
Ambient Temperature
Operating 5 to60 degrees C
Nonoperating -40 to70 degrees C
Maximum operating temperature change 20 degrees C per hour
Maximum nonoperating temperature change 30 degrees C per hour
Shock
Operating Shock (max) 63 Gs null 2 msec
Nonoperating Shock (max) 300 Gs null 2 msec
ACOUSTICS
Acoustics (Idle Volume) 2.8 bels
Acoustics (Seek Volume) 3.2 bels

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  1. rkgmdsf Flag

    EL firmware fallado de fabrica hace que cuando el disco sufra este inconveniente, deje de ser detectado por el equipo. A esta altura, es imposible utilizar un software para recuperar los datos que hubieran en el disco. La solucion es enviar a una empresa de recuperacion de datos, ej: OnRetrieval, Onrescue, etc. a que nos rescaten la info.

    La garantia de seagate no se hace responsable por los datos que hubieran en el disco. Solo se remitiran a reemplazar el disco fallado por uno nuevo con el firmware actualizado.
    Pros: velocidad, precio, capacidadCons: firmware fallado de fabrica, garantia no cubre los datos en los discos

    Score: 4
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  2. colinweaver Flag

    I have been using this drive continuously for the past 60 days with no problems.This is a superb choice for those who need to store large amounts of audiovisual material on their computers. This device runs on my continuously on network server. I would recommend it to anyone who requires large amounts of data storage.Pros: Fast 3mb/s sata interface. Great cost per Gigabyte.Excellent Warrantee.Cons: None

    Score: 10
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  3. iromeo Flag

    Had this hard drive over a week, but only been able to use it the last 3 days. My computer had a hard time seeing the drive. Tried uninstalling drivers, and trying newer drivers but still would not work. Tried uninstalling hard drive and reinstalling it. No luck. Finally went into administrative options and was able to see hard drive and assign a drive letter and format the drive. Works great so far. I’m giving it a higher rating to off set the negative I posted a few days ago. I would purchase again knowing what I know now.Pros: My computer finally sees the hard drive. Hugh back up capacity. Allowed me to free up space on WD raptors so I could play more games, or just free up space on the other hard drives.Cons: Had to have admin privileges to assign hard drive letter, and format the drive.

    Score: 10
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