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Silver rectangular 3.5 inch bare hard drive with silver label and circuit board visible

Seagate

Seagate ST3250824A 250GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache IDE 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-6VXX-XT3A0 MPN ST3250824A

250 GB 7200 RPM desktop drive with 8 MB cache and IDE Ultra ATA100 interface

  • Total capacity250 GB
  • Interface typeIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory8 MB
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers responsive desktop performance
  • 8 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother multitasking
  • 250 GB capacity stores OS, apps and media files
  • 11 ms average seek reduces data-access latency
  • Whisper-quiet acoustics keep system noise low

Product Identity

The Seagate ST3250824A is a 250GB 3.5-inch desktop internal hard drive from the BarraCuda 7200.9 series. It uses an IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 interface and spins at 7200 RPM with an 8MB cache. The drive is supplied as a bare unit in new condition.

Suitability

This drive suits owners of legacy systems that require a replacement IDE drive with 250GB capacity and 7200 RPM performance. It is not for builders whose motherboards lack an IDE connector or who need a higher-capacity drive than 250GB.

Deciding Specification

The IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 interface is the specification that determines compatibility. Verify that the target system provides a matching 40-pin IDE port before purchase.

How it compares

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

Price $48.99
Cheaper than about 78% 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 $195.96 per TB
Pricier than about 78% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineBarraCuda 7200.9
Model nameST3250824A
Total capacity250 GB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Average seek time11 ms
Mean write time12 ms
Mean latency4.16 ms
Storage
Cache memory8 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeIDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.68 kg
Package size203 × 152 × 51 mm

Questions about this item

Will the 3.5 inch form factor fit my standard desktop drive bay?

Yes, the 3.5 inch form factor matches standard desktop internal drive bays and uses the IDE Ultra ATA100 / ATA-6 interface connector.

What is the correct master or slave jumper setting for the IDE Ultra ATA100 interface during installation?

Set the jumper to master for a single drive or the primary drive on the cable; set to slave only if sharing the IDE channel with another device.

How often should I check the drive health given the 11ms average seek time and 4.16ms average latency?

Monitor SMART attributes regularly; the 7200 RPM mechanism with 8MB cache is rated for best-in-class operating and non-operating shock resistance.

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