Seagate BarraCuda 3TB

The Seagate BarraCuda 3TB hard disk belongs among the standard internal HDDs made for casual users. 3.5" HDDs are designed primarily for desktop PCs, data centres, and other data-processing devices. One of the main parameters is clearly the rotational speed (RPM). The 5400 RPM RPM meets the needs of any casual user. The hard disk provides a storage capacity of 3000 GB. The drive features a 256 MB memory cache. All the data communication between the Seagate hard drive and other hardware is takes place through the SATA III interface.

Seagate BarraCuda 3TB HDD Key Features

• Read speed up to 185 MB/s and write speed up to 185 MB/s
• 256 MB memory cache
• Seagate 3.5" format disk fits into classic larger bays
• Power consumption under standard load is 3,7 W, while in stand-by mode it makes 0.25 W
• It communicates with a PC or other devices via the SATA III interface

Other HDD Features

Platter hard disks have a notably special construction. The enclosure conceals a mechanism that uses moving platters accompanied by hard disk heads that read and write the data. These moving parts are not particularly resistant against shock or impact, but this design delivers its amazing price/capacity ratio. The important criterion that determines the speed of a hard drive is the number of revolutions per minute (RPM). In case of the Seagate BarraCuda 3TB, you can look forward to 5400 RPM revolutions per minute. This is a popular option for PCs and other devices meant for standard office work. System responsivity and stability is also significantly affected the embedded buffer memory known as cache. The Seagate hard drive includes a 256 MB cache that stores the last data inputs for their prompt retrieval and reading.

Connecting the Seagate Hard Disk

If you want to mount the Seagate BarraCuda 3TB in the device of your choice, it requires a 3.5" slot. All data transfer is done through the SATA III interface, boasting a standard speed of 6 Gbit/s. The technology is one of the best HDD data transfer solutions available and delivers a throughput of 600 MB/s.