Disk drive
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| Disk drive | 512 | 1670 | 872 | 409 | 176.95 | 169.67 | 0.17 | 0.04 |
| Disk drive | 512 | 1634 | 791 | 446 | 177.83 | 170.15 | 0.16 | 0.04 |
| Disk drive | 3001 | 399 | 179 | 165 | 1.61 | 1.82 | 6.81 | 2.12 |
| Disk drive | 1000 | 289 | 143 | 98 | 1.61 | 1.72 | 8.19 | 2.52 |
| Disk drive | 60 | 150 | 52 | 34 | 39.33 | 46.73 | 1.83 | 0.22 |
| Disk drive | 64 | 40 | 19 | 10 | 3.76 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the Disk drive was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the Disk drive under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the Disk drive should be used.
A disk drive is a storage device that stores and retrieves data on digital storage media such as hard disks, solid-state disks, or optical drives. Disk drives come in a variety of form factors and technologies, each with different advantages and disadvantages. Here is a detailed overview of the different types of disk drives, their technical details, features, and applications:
1. Types of Disk Drives
a) HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
- Description: Mechanical storage devices that store data on rotating disks (hard disk platters). Data is written and read by read/write heads that move across the platters.- Capacity: From a few hundred GB to several TB.
- Speed: Typically 5,400 to 7,200 RPM (revolutions per minute), some high-end models up to 15,000 RPM.
- Technology: Magnetic storage.
- Advantages: High storage capacity at relatively low cost.
- Disadvantages: Slower access times and higher noise compared to SSDs.
b) SSD (Solid-State Drive)
- Description: Store data on flash memory cells and have no moving parts, making them more robust and faster.- Capacity: From 120 GB to several TB.
- Speed: Significantly faster than HDDs, with sequential read/write speeds of up to 3,500 MB/s for NVMe SSDs.
- Technologie: NAND Flash (SLC, MLC, TLC, QLC).
- Advantages: Fast data access times, lower power consumption, quiet operation.
- Disadvantages: Higher cost per GB compared to HDDs, limited write cycles (on cheaper models).
c) Hybrid Drives (SSHD - Solid State Hybrid Drive)
- Description: Combine an HDD with a small SSD storage area to access frequently used data faster.- Capacity: Typically combines HDD capacities (1 TB or more) with an SSD buffer (8 GB to 128 GB).
- Speed: Faster than a pure HDD, but slower than a pure SSD.
- Advantages: Offers a balance between speed and capacity.
- Disadvantages Not yet as fast as pure SSDs, more complex management of data between storage devices.
d) Optical drives
- Description: Use laser beams to read and write data on optical media such as CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays.- Capacity:
- CDs: Up to 700 MB.
- DVDs: Up to 8.5 GB (DL - Double Layer).
- Blu-rays: Up to 100 GB (BD-XL).
- Technology: Optical storage.
- Advantages: Good for long-term storage and archiving. Can host physical media such as movies or software.
- Disadvantages Slow access times and declining use in modern computers.
2. Technical details
- Capacity: Storage capacity varies depending on type and model, from a few GB to several TB.
- Interface:
- HDD/SSD: SATA III, PCIe NVMe, M.2.
- Optical drives: IDE (older), SATA.
- Rotational speed (for HDDs): The speed at which the disks rotate affects data access times.
- Cache: SSDs and some HDDs use cache memory to improve performance.
- Reliability: SSDs tend to be more reliable than HDDs because they have no moving parts.
3. Functions
- Data Access: Disk drives enable storage and retrieval of data, including operating systems, applications, and user data.
- Data Management: Many modern disk drives support features such as TRIM (for SSDs) that improve lifespan and performance.
- Encryption: Some drives offer hardware encryption to protect data.
- Backup and Archiving: Disk drives are critical for backing up and archiving data.
4. Areas of application
- Desktop and laptop computers: For installing operating systems, programs and storing data.
- Servers and data centers: For storing and managing large amounts of data. RAID systems are often used here to improve redundancy and performance.
- Gaming: SSDs are especially popular for gaming systems due to their fast loading times and improved performance.
- Media Production: SSDs are commonly used in video editing and graphic design where fast data access times are important.
5. Advantages and disadvantages
- HDDs:
- Advantages: High capacity at low cost, proven technology.
- Disadvantages: Slow access times, noisy, prone to mechanical failures.
- SSDs:
- Advantages: Fast access times, quiet operation, robust.
- Disadvantages: Higher cost per GB, limited lifespan (on cheaper models).
- Optical drives:
- Advantages: Long-term storage, access to physical media.
- Disadvantages: Outdated technology, slow compared to HDDs and SSDs.
Summary
Disk drives are crucial components in computers and data storage solutions, available in a variety of types and technologies. HDDs offer large capacities at low cost, while SSDs offer faster performance and reliability. Optical drives are less common, but offer a niche solution for physical media and long-term storage. Choosing the right disk drive depends on the user's specific needs and budget.
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Disk drive and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of Disk drive.
The Disk drive is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the Disk drive regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.