Seagate Momentus 7200.2 ST9200420AS - hard drive - 200 GB - SATA-300

Description: This Seagate Momentus 7200.2 is a 200GB, standard hard disk drive.Compared to other standard hard drives on the market, it is relatively inexpensive at around $100.Its maximum internal data transfer rate of 59 MBps is very fast, compared to the typical hard drive.Its burst transfer rate (which is how fast the drive moves data already in its cache into your computer) is 300 MBps.This is a 7200 rpm drive and has a 16MB cache.

Pros: Has a 16MB buffer, which is somewhat larger than some similarly priced hard drives.By way of comparison, the typical cost of a product with this large a buffer is $200.Also, this hard drive has a 200GB capacity, which is larger than some similarly priced hard drives.In fact, the typical cost of a product with this large a capacity is $175.With a Serial ATA-300 controller interface, this drive sports one of the most advanced technologies for high-speed data transfer.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Suitable for replacement or upgrade on many desktop PCs or workstations.

Value: Given its relatively inexpensive price, this hard drive has great features for the money.In fact, you would usually pay about 30% more to get a standard hard drive with a comparable data transfer rate.

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• Manufacturer: Seagate Technology
• Part Number: ST9200420AS

• General

• Device Type Hard drive - Internal hard drive
• Width 2.8 in
• Depth 3.9 in
• Height 0.4 in
• Weight 4.1 oz

• Hard Drive

• Form Factor 2.5" x 1/8H
• Capacity 200 GB
• Interface Type Serial ATA-300
• Buffer Size 16 MB
• Features Perpendicular Recording, Native Command Queuing (NCQ)

• Performance

• Drive Transfer Rate 300 MBps
• Internal Data Rate 59 MBps
• Seek Time 11 ms (average)
• Average Latency 4.17 ms
• Spindle Speed 7200 rpm

• Storage Controller

• Type None

• Storage Controller (2nd)

• Type None

• Expansion / Connectivity

• Interfaces 1 x Serial ATA-300 - 7 pin Serial ATA
• Compatible Bays 1 x Internal - 2.5" x 1/8H
• Compatible Slots x None

• Miscellaneous

• Microsoft Certifications Works with Windows Vista

• Manufacturer Warranty

• Service & support type 3 years warranty
• Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years

• Environmental Parameters

• Min operating temperature 32 °F
• Max operating temperature 140 °F
• Shock Tolerance 900 g @ 1ms (non-operating)

Seagate Technology

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.seagate.com/
• Address: 920 Disc Drive, Scotts Valley, CA. 95066
• Phone: 1-405-324-4700
• Fax: 1-405-324-4702