Name: ST380011AS Seagate 80GB 7200RPM SATA-150 8MB Cache 3.5-inch HDD
Brand: Seagate
SKU: ST380011AS
Price: 161.96 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (130 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate Barracuda 80GB drive offers reliable storage for desktop computers, balancing capacity and performance with a 7200RPM spindle and SATA-150 interface. It fits standard 3.5-inch bays and supports everyday computing needs, making it a solid option for users requiring dependable, no-frills hard drive storage.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	ST380011AS

Technical Information
Capacity	80GB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch, SATA-150 (1.5Gb/s)
Cache	8MB
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Hot Pluggable	No
Hot Swappable	No
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Desktop PC, Workstation
MTBF	600000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.028 in (26.1 mm)
Width	4.00 in (101.6 mm)
Depth	5.79 in (146.99 mm)
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.00 x 5.79 in (26.1 x 101.6 x 146.99 mm)
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The Seagate Barracuda 80GB hard drive is built for desktop users who require dependable storage with decent performance. It is often found in office setups and home computers where space-saving capacity with steady speed is essential. This hard drive suits users looking to store documents, media files, and applications without compromising system responsiveness. Key Features Consistent 7200RPM speed minimizes wait times when loading files 8MB cache buffer helps speed up data transfers during peak use Compatible SATA-150 interface integrates easily with many PC motherboards 3.5-inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays Designed to handle everyday workloads with solid reliability You'll typically find this drive in budget-conscious desktops or secondary storage setups. It provides a balance of capacity and speed that fits general computing tasks without the complexity of enterprise drives. Its straightforward design makes it a practical choice where consistent access to stored data is needed.

Use Cases
The ST380011AS Seagate 80GB hard drive is primarily suited for desktop environments where moderate storage capacity and reliable performance are required. IT professionals managing small office setups or refurbishing legacy systems will find this drive practical for everyday data management tasks without demanding high throughput workloads. How It's Used: Upgrading desktop workstations in SMB offices to enhance data access speeds for standard productivity applications. Deploying in legacy hardware environments where SATA-150 interface compatibility ensures seamless integration. Supporting entry-level virtualization hosts where moderate disk I/O is sufficient for testing or lightweight virtual machines. Providing reliable secondary storage for remote or branch office desktops with limited budget constraints. Implementing in development or QA labs requiring consistent but non-intensive storage solutions for software builds and testing data. This hard drive supports operational stability and steady performance in environments with moderate data demands. Its compatibility and conventional form factor facilitate straightforward scalability for organizations maintaining mixed hardware infrastructures.