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Silver 3.5 inch bare SATA hard drive with green circuit board visible

Seagate

Seagate BarraCuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS 250GB 7200 RPM 16MB SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-21ZE-RFFWP MPN ST3250410AS

250 GB 3.5″ desktop drive spins at 7200 RPM with 16 MB cache over SATA 3.0 Gb/s

  • Total capacity250 GB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory16 MB
  • 250GB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers quick data access
  • 16MB cache buffers frequent read and write operations
  • SATA 3.0Gb/s interface connects to standard desktop motherboards
  • Perpendicular recording technology increases areal density for reliable storage

Capacity and interface

The Seagate BarraCuda 7200.10 ST3250410AS is a 250GB 3.5-inch desktop internal hard drive with a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. It spins at 7200 RPM and includes 16MB of cache for everyday storage tasks. The bare-drive packaging suits system builders and upgraders adding secondary storage.

Performance headroom

Average seek time is 8.5ms with 4.16ms average latency and a 10ms average write time. Perpendicular recording technology supports the 250GB capacity while maintaining reliability. The drive handles operating system installs, applications and media libraries within its space and speed envelope. Builders needing more capacity or faster throughput will need a larger or solid-state alternative.

Included extras

No cables, mounting brackets or software utilities are bundled with the bare drive. The three-year limited warranty from the manufacturer covers the unit itself. Installers must supply their own SATA data and power cables as well as any required screws or drive trays.

How it compares

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

Price $40.99
Cheaper than about 85% 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 $163.96 per TB
Pricier than about 74% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineBarraCuda 7200.1
Model nameST3250410AS
Total capacity250 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Average seek time8.5 ms
Mean write time10 ms
Mean latency4.16 ms
Storage
Cache memory16 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.34 kg
Package size147 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Will the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface on this ST3250410AS work with an older motherboard that only supports SATA 1.5Gb/s?

Yes, the SATA 3.0Gb/s interface is backward compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s ports. The drive will operate at the slower 1.5Gb/s speed, but the 250GB capacity and 7200 RPM performance remain fully available.

How can I verify the 7200 RPM spindle speed and 16MB cache are active after installing this drive?

Check the drive model ST3250410AS in your BIOS or use a system information tool. The reported RPM should read 7200 and the cache size 16MB. SMART data will also confirm perpendicular recording technology is functioning.

What comes in the box with this bare drive and what must I supply myself?

The box contains only the 3.5" bare drive. You must provide a SATA data cable, a SATA power connector from your PSU, and four 6-32 mounting screws for your case drive bay.

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