Can this hard drive be used as a primary drive for an operating system, or is it better suited for additional storage?

The Seagate BarraCuda 7200.10 ST3200820AS is ideal for servers, which suggests it can be used effectively as a primary drive for an operating system.

Is the Seagate BarraCuda 7200.10 ST3200820AS compatible with my desktop that supports SATA 3.0Gb/s interfaces?

Yes, the Seagate BarraCuda 7200.10 ST3200820AS is compatible with desktops that support SATA 3.0Gb/s interfaces as it has a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface.

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Seagate BarraCuda 7200.10 ST3200820AS 200GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive (Perpendicular Recording) Bare Drive

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7200 RPM 8MB Cache
SATA 3.0Gb/s
Ideal for Servers
5 years limited

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Model
Brand	Seagate
Series	BarraCuda 7200.10
Model	ST3200820AS
Packaging	Bare Drive

Performance
Interface	SATA 3.0Gb/s
Capacity	200GB
RPM	7200 RPM
Cache	8MB
Average Seek Time	8.5ms
Average Latency	4.16ms

Features
Features	Perpendicular recording technology for maximum drive capacity and reliability Superb reliability Whisper-quiet operation Enhanced G-Force Protection against handling damage Clean Sweep calibration and Directed Offline scan diagnostics RoHS (restriction of hazardous substances) compliant
Usage	Ideal for Servers

Dimensions
Form Factor	3.5"

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First Listed on Newegg	July 19, 2006

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Limited Warranty period (parts): 5 years
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Seagate BarraCuda 7200.10 ST3200820AS 200GB 7200 RPM 8MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive (Perpendicular Recording) Bare Drive

Learn more about the Seagate ST3200820AS

Customer Reviews of the Seagate ST3200820AS

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Warranty, Returns, And Additional Information

Warranty

Return Policies

Manufacturer Contact Info