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Silver rectangular 3.5 inch bare SATA hard drive

Maxtor

Maxtor DiamondMax 10 6L250S0 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB SATA 1.5Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-7AQA-DVET6 MPN 6L250S0

A 250 GB 3.5" desktop hard drive with 7200 RPM, 16 MB cache and SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface

  • Total capacity250 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 1.5Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory16 MB
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers fast data access
  • 16 MB cache buffer improves burst transfer performance
  • SATA 1.5 Gb/s interface connects to compatible desktop motherboards
  • 250 GB capacity stores operating system and applications
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays

Desktop storage for everyday workloads

The Maxtor DiamondMax 10 6L250S0 is a 250GB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for desktop computers. It connects through a SATA 1.5Gb/s interface and spins at 7200 RPM with a 16MB cache. The drive suits users who need affordable bulk storage for documents, media and backups.

Quiet running with fluid dynamic bearings

A fluid dynamic bearing motor keeps acoustic output low during normal desktop use. Average seek time is 9ms and average latency is 4.17ms, so typical file access feels responsive. Native command queuing helps the controller order requests efficiently. The drive meets RoHS requirements and includes Shock Protection System and Data Protection System features.

Consistent throughput on long transfers

Sustained read and write performance remains steady because the 7200 RPM spindle speed does not throttle under continuous load. The 16MB buffer absorbs bursts without forcing the platters to wait. Buyers who need higher capacities or faster interfaces should consider other models.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $54.99
Cheaper than about 74% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 250 GB
Lower than about 90% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $219.96 per TB
Pricier than about 80% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMaxtor
Product lineDiamondMax 10
Model name6L250S0
Total capacity250 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Average seek time9 ms
Mean latency4.17 ms
Storage
Cache memory16 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 1.5Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.70 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install this 3.5" SATA drive and which step is often missed?

Mount the drive in a 3.5" bay, attach a SATA data cable and a SATA power connector, then enable the port in BIOS; the step often missed is connecting both data and power cables securely.

What maintenance or replacement will this 7200 RPM drive need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required; the 16MB cache and fluid dynamic bearing motor are sealed, so replacement is only needed if the drive fails or capacity becomes insufficient.

What limit appears first during sustained use of this 250GB SATA 1.5Gb/s drive?

The 1.5Gb/s SATA interface caps sustained transfer speed, so the interface bottleneck appears before the 7200 RPM platters or 16MB cache are saturated.

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