Seagate
Seagate BarraCuda ES.2 ST31000340NS 1TB 7200 RPM 32MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive
A refurbished 3.5" desktop hard drive with 1TB capacity, 7200 RPM speed and 32MB cache on a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSATA 3.0Gb/s
- Capacity1TB
- RPM7200 RPM
- Cache32MB
- Average Latency4.16ms
- Enterprise-class reliability with 7200 RPM spindle speed
- Responsive data access via 32MB cache buffer
- SATA 3.0Gb/s interface for broad system compatibility
- 1TB capacity fits standard 3.5-inch drive bays
- Low 4.16ms average latency speeds up read operations
Capacity and Interface
This refurbished Seagate BarraCuda ES.2 drive provides 1TB of storage on a 3.5-inch form factor. It connects through a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface and spins at 7200 RPM with a 32MB cache. Average latency is rated at 4.16ms.
Who This Suits
The drive fits desktop systems or entry-level servers that need a 3.5-inch SATA hard disk with a 3.0Gb/s link. It is not for buyers who require solid-state speeds or a 6Gb/s SATA interface.
Deciding Specification
The SATA 3.0Gb/s interface is the single specification that determines whether this drive matches your host controller. Verify that your motherboard or backplane supports this link speed before purchasing.
Highlights
- Enterprise-class reliability with 7200 RPM spindle speed
- Responsive data access via 32MB cache buffer
- SATA 3.0Gb/s interface for broad system compatibility
- 1TB capacity fits standard 3.5-inch drive bays
- Low 4.16ms average latency speeds up read operations
Specifications
| Brand | Seagate |
|---|---|
| Series | BarraCuda ES.2 |
| Model | ST31000340NS |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SATA 3.0Gb/s |
| Capacity | 1TB |
| RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache | 32MB |
| Average Latency | 4.16ms |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Shipping weight | 0.31 kg |
| Package size | 150 × 104 × 25 mm |
Questions about this item
How much heat and noise does the 7200 RPM BarraCuda ES.2 produce during continuous operation?
The drive spins at 7200 RPM with a 32 MB cache and a 4.16 ms average latency, typical for enterprise-class 3.5" SATA drives under sustained workloads.
Which cables and host interface are required to connect the ST31000340NS?
It uses a standard SATA 3.0 Gb/s data cable and a 15-pin SATA power connector from the host system.
Will this SATA 3.0 Gb/s drive work in a system that only has SATA 1.5 Gb/s ports?
Yes, the SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface is backward compatible with SATA 1.5 Gb/s controllers, operating at the lower link speed.
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