Seagate FireCuda 2.5 Flash-Accelerated Hard Drive User Manual

Seagate FireCuda 2.5 Flash-Accelerated Hard Drive

Introduction

The Seagate FireCuda 2.5 Flash-Accelerated Hard Drive is a high-performance storage solution that combines the speed of flash technology with the capacity of a traditional hard drive. It is designed to provide lightning-fast load speeds, making it an excellent choice for tasks that demand quick data access, such as gaming, multimedia editing, and software development. With capacities ranging from 500 GB to 2 TB, it offers ample space for storing large files, games, applications, and more.

Specifications

Here are the specifications for the Seagate FireCuda 2.5 Flash-Accelerated Hard Drive:

• Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
• Bytes per Sector (logical/physical): 512/4,096
• Data Transfer Rate (MB/s): Up to 140 MB/s
• Recording Technology: SMR (Shingled Magnetic Recording)
• Performance vs. 2.5-in. 5,400 RPM/7,200 RPM HDD:
  • Game Load Test: 140% Faster/50% Faster
  • Application Load Test: 450% Faster/300% Faster
  • Windows 7 Boot Time: 35% Faster/25% Faster
• Special Features:
  • Halogen-free: Yes
  • RoHS compliance: Yes
• Reliability/Data Integrity:
  • Load/Unload Cycles: 600,000
  • Head-Rest Method: QuietStep™ Ramp Load
  • Non-recoverable Read Errors per Bits Read, Max: 1 per 10E14
  • Limited Warranty (years): 5
• Power Management:
  • Startup Current (+5 V, A): 1
  • Read/Write Power, Average (W): 1.6/1.7
  • Idle Power, Average (W): 0.45
• Environmental:
  • Temperature, Operating (°C): 0 to 60
  • Temperature, Non-operating (°C): -40 to 70
  • Shock, Operating: 2 ms (Gs): 400
  • Shock, Non-operating: 1 ms (Gs): 1,000
  • Acoustics, Idle, Typical (bels—sound power): 2.2
  • Acoustics, Seek, Typical (bels—sound power): 2.2
• Physical:
  • Height (mm/in): 7 mm/0.276 in
  • Width (mm/in): 69.85 mm/2.75 in
  • Depth (mm/in): 100.35 mm/3.95 in
  • Weight (g/lb, max): 92 g/0.203 lb
• Carton Unit Quantity: 50
• Cartons per Pallet / Cartons per Layer: 60/10

Box Contents

The typical box contents of the Seagate FireCuda 2.5 Flash-Accelerated Hard Drive may include the following items:

1. Seagate FireCuda 2.5 Flash-Accelerated Hard Drive
2. User Manual and Documentation (if applicable)
3. Warranty Information
4. Mounting screws (if required for installation)
5. Seagate-branded packaging or box

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the Seagate FireCuda hard drive in a RAID configuration?

Yes, you can use the FireCuda hard drive in a RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) configuration to improve performance or redundancy, depending on your needs. However, setting up RAID requires additional hardware and configuration, so ensure you are familiar with RAID setups before attempting it.

What should I do if I encounter any issues or problems with my Seagate FireCuda hard drive?

If you experience any issues with your FireCuda hard drive, such as data loss, performance problems, or hardware malfunctions, you can contact Seagate's customer support for assistance. Additionally, you may refer to the user manual or documentation for troubleshooting steps specific to your situation.

What is the Seagate FireCuda 2.5 Flash-Accelerated Hard Drive?

The Seagate FireCuda 2.5 is a high-performance hard drive that combines flash technology with a traditional hard drive platform for faster data access and storage capacity.

What are the available capacities for the FireCuda 2.5 Hard Drive?

The FireCuda 2.5 Hard Drive is available in three capacities: 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB.

What is the interface of the FireCuda 2.5 Hard Drive?

The hard drive uses a SATA 6 Gb/s interface for high-speed data transfer.

Can I use the FireCuda 2.5 Hard Drive for gaming?

Yes, the hard drive is optimized for gaming and can significantly reduce game loading times.

Does it support energy-efficient operation?

Yes, the Green Hybrid feature helps reduce power consumption, extending the drive's lifespan and lowering operational costs.

How does Multi-Tier Caching Technology work?

Multi-Tier Caching Technology (MTC) uses NAND flash, DRAM, and media caching to enhance performance, allowing faster loading of applications and files.

Is there a warranty included with the FireCuda 2.5 Hard Drive?

Yes, Seagate offers a 5-year limited warranty for this hard drive.

What type of recording technology does it use?

The FireCuda 2.5 Hard Drive uses Shingled Magnetic Recording (SMR) technology.

Is the hard drive RoHS compliant and halogen-free?

Yes, it is both RoHS compliant and halogen-free.

What is the maximum temperature range for operating this hard drive?

The operating temperature range is from 0°C to 60°C.

User Manual

Reference:Seagate FireCuda 2.5 Flash-Accelerated Hard Drive User Manual- device.report

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