Seagate BarraCuda 3TB

The Seagate BarraCuda 3TB hard disk ranks among the standard internal HDDs for everyday use. The 3.5" format is designed chiefly for data centres and desktop PCs. One of the most important parameters is undoubtedly the number of revolutions per minute (RPM). The 5400 RPM RPM should satisfy the demands of most ordinary PC users. You can look forward to a total data capacity of 3000 GB. The device has a 256 MB memory cache. The data transfer between the Seagate hard drive and the PC or other devices is facilitated using 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" drive for ordinary drive bays
• Typically, the power consumption of the hard drive is 3,7 W, while in stand-by mode it makes 0.25 W
• It communicates with a PC or other devices through the SATA III interface
• HDDs don't have much resistance against physical shocks, but they offer a great storage capacity/performance ratio

Other Hard Drive Features

Standard HDDs are notable for their construction. Inside the drive there is a mechanism that utilises moving platters, complete with disk read/write heads. These mechanical parts don't take shocks and impact well, but at the same time you get an affordable price tag and high storage capacity. The important parameter that affects the speed of a hard drive is the number of platter revolutions per minute, generally known as RPM. With the Seagate BarraCuda 3TB, you get 5400 RPM revolutions per minute. These drives are generally used in ordinary home computers and other devices that do not require high performance. Data transmission and overall stability is also impacted by the disk buffer - the so-called cache. The Seagate HDD includes a 256 MB cache that keeps the last written data for their speedy reading.

Connecting the Seagate HDD

In order to mount the Seagate BarraCuda 3TB in your laptop or other device, it must be equipped with a 3.5" slot. The communication between the HDD and PC happens via the SATA III interface with a speed of 3 Gbit/s. This technology is one of the most popular HDD data transfer options available and delivers a throughput of 600 MB/s.