HGST HTS545050A7E680 SATA Disk Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| HGST HTS545050A7E680 SATA Disk Device | 500 | 189 | 89 | 80 | 0.88 | 1.03 | 11.96 | 4.19 |
The measurement of the HGST HTS545050A7E680 SATA Disk Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the HGST HTS545050A7E680 SATA Disk Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the HGST HTS545050A7E680 SATA Disk Device should be used.
The HGST HTS545050A7E680 is a 2.5-inch hard drive from HGST (formerly Hitachi Global Storage Technologies) that is specifically designed for use in mobile devices and as secondary storage in various computers. Offering a combination of capacity, performance and reliability, this hard drive is aimed at users looking for a reliable storage solution for laptops, external hard drives and other portable devices.
Here is a detailed description of the HGST HTS545050A7E680, including its technical details, features and application areas:
Technical Details
1. Storage Type:
- Type: Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- Technology: Magnetic Storage on Rotating Platters
2. Capacity:
- Capacity: 500 GB (Gigabytes)
3. Interface:
- Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s) (compatible with SATA II)
- Form Factor: 2.5 inches (standard size for internal hard drives in laptops and external enclosures)
- Protocol: AHCI (Advanced Host Controller Interface)
4. Performance:
- Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM (Revolutions Per Minute)
- Cache Memory: 8 MB (Megabytes)
- Average Access Time: About 12 ms (milliseconds)
5. Physical Features:
- Form factor: 2.5 inches
- Dimensions: 69.85 mm x 100.5 mm x 9.5 mm (W x L x H)
- Weight: Approximately 120 g
6. Reliability:
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Approximately 600,000 hours
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- Storage temperature: -40°C to 65°C
- Shock resistance: 400 G (3 ms operating), 900 G (1 ms non-operating)
7. Power consumption:
- Power consumption:
- Operating: Approximately 2.5 W (Watts)
- Idle: Approximately 0.8 W
8. Additional features:
- Power management: Supports APM (Advanced Power Management) to reduce power consumption
- Acoustics: Quiet in operation, typically about 23 dB (A) at typical workloads
Features
- Capacity: With 500GB, the HGST HTS545050A7E680 offers enough storage for most mobile applications, including storing documents, photos, music, and other media.
- Performance: The hard drive runs at a speed of 5400 RPM, which strikes a balance between energy efficiency and sufficient power for everyday tasks. The 8MB cache memory helps improve performance by providing faster access to frequently used data.
- Energy Efficiency: The hard drive is designed to have low energy consumption, which is especially important for use in laptops to maximize battery life.
- Reliability: With an MTBF of approximately 600,000 hours and a robust construction that can withstand shocks both during operation and non-operation, the hard drive offers reliable performance for mobile applications.
- Low Noise: The hard drive operates relatively quietly, which improves usability in quiet environments such as libraries or when working in open offices.
Application Range
1. Laptops:
- Primary Drive: Ideal as a main drive for laptops, offers a good combination of capacity and performance. It is a suitable option for users looking to upgrade from older or smaller hard drives or who need an additional hard drive in their laptop.
2. External Hard Drives:
- Portable Storage: Can be used in external hard drive enclosures to provide additional storage space for backups, media and other data. The 2.5 inch size makes it a compact and portable solution.
3. Desktop PCs:
- Secondary Drive: Can be used as an additional drive in desktop PCs to provide additional storage space for data, backups or as a cache drive.
4. Home Office and Small Offices:
- Data Storage: Suitable for home office environments or small offices to provide additional data capacity. It can be used for storing business data, documents and backups.
5. Consumer and Multimedia:
- Storage and Archiving: Ideal for storing and archiving personal media files such as photos, videos and music. The sufficient capacity allows users to store large amounts of data.
Summary
The HGST HTS545050A7E680 is a 2.5-inch hard drive with a capacity of 500 GB that offers reliable performance and energy efficiency. With a rotation speed of 5400 rpm, it offers a good balance between performance and energy consumption, while the 8 MB cache memory improves data access times. The hard drive is suitable for use in laptops, external enclosures and as a secondary drive in desktop PCs. Its robust construction, low noise and energy efficiency make it a solid choice for a wide range of storage needs.
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HGST HTS545050A7E680 SATA Disk Device 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 HGST HTS545050A7E680 SATA Disk Device.
The HGST HTS545050A7E680 SATA Disk Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the HGST HTS545050A7E680 SATA Disk Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.