Seagate

Seagate ST3250623NS – 250GB | SATA 1.5Gb/s | 7200RPM | 3.5" | NearLine HDD

$129.95

Brand New, Factory Sealed | In Stock | Bulk Orders Available

The ST3250623NS is a 250GB SATA 1.5Gb/s hard drive featuring 7200RPM, 16MB cache, and 8.9ms average seek time in a 3.5" form factor. Built for early 2000s enterprise and nearline storage systems, it is ideal for RAID arrays, NAS deployments, and legacy server applications. Compatible with SATA 150/300 controllers and legacy systems requiring 3.5" form factor drives. Engineered with one million hours MTBF under nearline loads and RAID-optimized error recovery control for continuous operation in multi-drive environments.

All products from Anand International ship brand new and factory sealed. Volume and B2B pricing available for qualified buyers.

Specifications
  • Manufacturer: Seagate
  • Model: ST3250623NS
  • Capacity: 250GB
  • Interface: SATA 1.5Gb/s
  • Spindle Speed: 7200RPM
  • Cache: 16MB
  • Form Factor: 3.5"
  • Seek Time: 8.9ms (measured)
  • Latency: 4.16ms
  • MTBF: 1,000,000 hours
  • Drive Type: NearLine
  • Warranty: 90 days
  • Shipping: Free domestic US shipping
  • Condition: Brand New, Factory Sealed
Product Features
  • SATA 1.5Gb/s interface for legacy system compatibility
  • 7200RPM spindle speed for balanced performance
  • 16MB cache buffer for improved data throughput
  • 3.5" large form factor for desktop and server chassis
  • NearLine design optimized for RAID environments
  • Error Recovery Control for RAID controller coordination
  • Native Command Queuing (NCQ) support
  • 1 million hour MTBF rating for demanding storage workloads
  • Direct replacement for legacy systems requiring SATA connectivity
  • 90-day Anand International warranty on all legacy stock
  • Free domestic US shipping included
  • Volume and B2B pricing available for qualified buyers
Compatibility

Compatible with SATA 150/300 controllers, legacy servers, NAS systems, and RAID arrays supporting 3.5" SATA drives. Not compatible with modern SATA 6Gb/s only systems or 2.5" drive bays.

Shipping & Returns
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  • Hassle-Free Returns: If you're not completely satisfied with your purchase, simply return it within 10 days for a hassle-free refund or exchange.

250GB SATA 1.5Gb/s 7200RPM NearLine Factory Sealed

Why the ST3250623NS is the right legacy enterprise drive

Part of Seagate's NL35 series, this drive bridges desktop and enterprise storage with nearline-optimized features. Designed during the early SATA era, it offers proven reliability for vintage computing, legacy server maintenance, and specialized applications requiring this exact capacity and interface combination. Its RAID-friendly design and extended MTBF make it ideal for multi-drive arrays.

SATA 1.5Gb/s Legacy Interface

Native SATA 150 interface ensures compatibility with older controllers and systems that predate SATA 3.0Gb/s standards.

NearLine RAID Optimization

Error Recovery Control and NCQ features enable seamless integration with hardware RAID controllers for enhanced array performance.

7200RPM Performance Balance

Optimal spindle speed for the era provides good performance while maintaining reliability in continuous-operation environments.

Proven Vintage Enterprise Design

One million hour MTBF rating and nearline validation process ensure dependable operation in legacy enterprise applications.

New Old Stock with 90-Day Warranty

Available as brand new, factory sealed old stock units from Anand International with a 90-day warranty. Ideal for legacy system maintenance, vintage computing restoration, and hard-to-find replacement needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for SATA, including information on usage, configuration, and compatibility.

1. What is a SATA hard drive used for?

A SATA (Serial ATA) hard drive is used in desktops, laptops, servers, and NAS systems for data storage. It’s the most common hard drive type, offering a balance of speed, affordability, and wide compatibility.

2. What’s the difference between SATA I, II, and III?

The difference is speed. SATA I supports up to 1.5 Gb/s (150 MB/s), SATA II up to 3 Gb/s (300 MB/s), and SATA III up to 6 Gb/s (600 MB/s). Most modern drives use SATA III but remain backward compatible with older versions.

3. Are SATA hard drives compatible with older systems?

Yes. SATA drives are backward compatible, meaning a SATA III drive can work on a SATA II or I port, though performance will be limited to the slower speed of the system.

4. What’s the maximum capacity of a SATA hard drive?

SATA hard drives come in a wide range of capacities, from 500GB to over 20TB. This makes them suitable for everything from basic desktop use to large-scale data storage and backup.

5. Can I use a SATA hard drive in RAID or NAS systems?

Yes. SATA drives support RAID configurations and can be used in NAS systems. For higher reliability, enterprise-grade SATA models such as NAS, surveillance, or data-center drives are recommended.

6. What is the difference between a 2.5" and a 3.5" SATA hard drive?

2.5" SATA drives are smaller and commonly used in laptops or compact systems, while 3.5" SATA drives are larger and primarily used in desktops, servers, and NAS devices.

7. How do SATA hard drives compare to SSDs?

Both use the SATA interface, but HDDs store data on spinning disks while SSDs use flash memory. SSDs are much faster, but SATA HDDs remain more affordable for high-capacity storage.