Seagate ST3250620NS 250GB SATA enterprise drive front view Seagate ST3250620NS 250GB SATA enterprise drive front view
Seagate ST3250620NS 250GB SATA enterprise drive front view Seagate ST3250620NS 250GB SATA enterprise drive front view
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Seagate ST3250620NS 250GB SATA enterprise drive front view
Seagate ST3250620NS 250GB SATA enterprise drive front view
Seagate ST3250620NS top view
Seagate ST3250620NS angled view

Seagate

Seagate ST3250620NS – 250GB | SATA 3Gb/s | 7200RPM | 3.5" | Enterprise HDD

$105.00

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

The ST3250620NS is a 250GB SATA 3Gb/s hard drive featuring 7200RPM, 16MB cache, and 8.5ms seek time in a 3.5" form factor. Built for mid-2000s enterprise systems, it is ideal for server storage, business workstations, and legacy system upgrades. Compatible with SATA-II controllers, enterprise storage arrays, and any system supporting standard SATA interfaces. This Barracuda ES series drive offers enterprise-grade reliability with perpendicular recording technology and continuous operation capability for demanding business applications.

All products from Anand International ship brand new and factory sealed. Volume and B2B pricing available for qualified buyers.
Specifications
  • Manufacturer: Seagate
  • Model: ST3250620NS
  • Capacity: 250GB
  • Interface: SATA 3Gb/s (SATA-II)
  • Spindle Speed: 7200RPM
  • Cache: 16MB
  • Form Factor: 3.5"
  • Seek Time: 8.5ms average
  • Latency: 4.16ms
  • MTBF: 1.2 million hours
  • Drive Type: Enterprise
  • Warranty: 90 days
  • Shipping: Free domestic US shipping
  • Condition: Brand New, Factory Sealed
Product Features
  • 250GB capacity with perpendicular recording technology for demanding storage workloads
  • 7200RPM spindle speed for fast data access
  • 16MB multisegmented cache buffer
  • SATA 3Gb/s interface with NCQ support
  • 8.5ms average seek time performance
  • Enterprise-grade 1.2 million hour MTBF
  • Native Command Queuing optimization
  • 24x7 continuous operation design
  • 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 any system supporting standard SATA interfaces including enterprise servers, workstations, desktop systems with SATA-II controllers, and legacy enterprise storage arrays. Not compatible with systems requiring IDE/PATA interface or those with only SATA 1.5Gb/s support expecting higher performance drives.
Shipping & Returns
  • Free Shipping: We currently offer free Economy Shipping within the continental U.S. with no minimum order required. Expedited shipping is available at standard carrier rates.
  • Same-Day Shipping: Order placed before 2PM PST will ship the same day. Orders received after this time will ship the following business day.
  • 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 3Gb/s 7200RPM Enterprise Grade Factory Sealed

Why the ST3250620NS is the right Enterprise HDD

The Seagate Barracuda ES ST3250620NS represents mid-2000s enterprise storage technology at its peak performance. With 250GB capacity utilizing perpendicular recording, 7200RPM performance, and enterprise-grade reliability specs, this drive delivered business-critical storage for servers and workstations. The SATA 3Gb/s interface with Native Command Queuing provided significant performance advantages over earlier SATA generations, making it ideal for multi-drive enterprise environments requiring consistent 24x7 operation.

Enterprise-Grade Reliability Design

Built for 24x7 continuous operation with 1.2 million hour MTBF rating and enhanced data integrity features. Designed specifically for business-critical applications requiring maximum uptime.

SATA 3Gb/s Performance Interface

Features SATA 3Gb/s interface with Native Command Queuing support for optimized performance in multi-tasking environments. Backward compatible with SATA 1.5Gb/s systems.

Perpendicular Recording Technology

Utilizes advanced perpendicular recording for higher areal density and improved data integrity. Provides 50% more storage capacity than comparable drives of the era.

Optimized Cache Performance

16MB multisegmented cache buffer with intelligent algorithms reduces seek times and improves overall system responsiveness in enterprise workloads.

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.