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Seagate Pipeline HD ST3500312CS 500 GB
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Seagate ST3500312CS
Placement
built-in
Type
HDD
Features
server
Volume
500 GB
Form factor
3.5 "
Connection
SATA
Manufacturer's warranty
2 years
Cache memory
8 MB
RPM
5900 rpm
Average search time
12 ms
Operation power consumption
3.4 W
Standby power consumption
0.7 W
Shockproof
70 G
Added to E-Catalog
January 2013

The affordable and low-noise built-in (internal) 3.5" form factor hard drive from the Seagate Pipeline HD line of SATA3 HDD drives. This family includes 5 models with capacities from 320 GB to 2 TB, which are optimized for streaming digital video in consumer DVRs, multimedia centers, and surveillance systems based on DNR network video recorders. They feature low power consumption (no more than 3.4W in intensive use mode) and impressively quiet operation.

Maintain operability over a wide temperature range from 0 to 75 degrees, allowing these drives to be used with silent passive cooling systems. The specially optimized firmware ensures uninterrupted 24/7 recording of HD-resolution video streams from up to 10 cameras. The Seagate Pipeline HD ST3500312CS hard drive with a capacity of 500 GB enables recording up to 100 hours of high-definition video or 500 hours of standard TV programs.

Thanks to its virtually silent operation (no more than 25 dB), this model is perfectly suited for home multimedia systems located in the living room or bedroom. Seagate Secure technology protects content within the rights management system. The Seagate SoftSonic motor technology ensures uninterrupted operation over several years. This drive fits seamlessly into the configuration of a home theater or audio/video server.

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Model overview based on user reviews  
The Seagate Pipeline HD series, including models like the ST3500312CS, is known for its affordable price and decent speed. However, user feedback highlights significant reliability issues, with reports of the hard drive failing within a few months of purchase. One user experienced the drive dying after just three months, with previous experiences of the same model lasting only a year before developing bad sectors. Additionally, users have noted noise issues with the drive. Overall, while the price and speed are appealing, the reliability concerns make it a risky choice for consumers.
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Do not recommend to buy, terrible model
17 July 2019 
Purchased this crap on April 9, 2019. It died after 3 months, bought it from sven.dp.ua store, it spins up and stops after a second. Before that, I bought this model, it lasted longer (a year) and started failing with bad sectors at the beginning.
price, speed...
Died after 3 months, noise, can piss
Murka4use Seagate ST3500312CS more than year
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