This FAQ applies to the following Seagate model numbers:
|
Serial ATA (SATA) |
(Parallel) ATA (IDE) |
Capacity (in GB) |
Cache size (in MB) |
|
ST3200822AS |
ST3200822A |
200 |
8 |
|
|
ST3200021A |
200 |
2 |
|
ST3160827AS |
|
160 |
8 |
|
ST3160828AS |
|
160 |
8 |
|
ST3160228AS |
|
160 |
2 |
|
ST3160023AS |
ST3160023A |
160 |
2 |
|
ST3160021AS |
ST3160021A |
160 |
2 |
|
ST3120828AS |
|
120 |
8 |
|
ST3120228AS |
|
120 |
2 |
|
ST3120827AS |
|
120 |
8 |
|
ST3120026AS |
ST3120026A |
120 |
2 |
|
ST3120022AS |
ST3120022A |
120 |
2 |
|
ST380819AS |
|
80 |
8 |
|
ST380219AS |
|
80 |
2 |
|
ST380817AS |
|
80 |
8 |
|
ST380013AS |
ST380013A |
80 |
2 |
|
ST380011AS |
ST380011A |
80 |
2 |
|
|
ST360014A |
60 |
2 |
|
ST340812AS |
|
40 |
8 |
|
ST340212AS |
|
40 |
2 |
|
ST340111AS |
|
40 |
2 |
|
ST340014AS |
ST340014A |
40 |
2 |
The model numbers with the "A" suffix is UltraATA 100 speed, and model numbers with the "AS" suffix are Serial ATA (1.5 Gbit/sec for Barracuda 7200.7).
For a list of features and benefits for a specific drive model listed above, simply use the Product Finder tool on the Seagate homepage.
See the jumpers for the Parallel ATA drives here:
Barracuda 7200.7 Serial ATA drives do not use any jumper at all outside of factory usage.
See Document ID: 194563 for information regarding Binary and Decimal calculations (if the drive's capacity appears to be less than expected).
Cable Requirements: An 80-Wire UDMA Interface Cable is REQUIRED for all UDMA/66/100/133 hard drives. It is recommended for all UDMA/33 hard drives.
See Document ID: 182453 for information on Serial ATA cabling.
Model Number Naming Conventions have changed with the release of the DiamondMax 21 series, since Seagate's acquisition of Maxtor. Seagate drives retain the prefix "ST", while Maxtor-brand drives have the prefix "STM".