SAMSUNG HD103SI
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| SAMSUNG HD103SI | 1000 | 255 | 112 | 111 | 0.66 | 1.06 | 8.66 | 4.09 |
| SAMSUNG HD103SI | 1000 | 213 | 93 | 90 | 0.78 | 1.04 | 9.07 | 4.12 |
| SAMSUNG HD103SI | 1000 | 212 | 94 | 88 | 0.76 | 1.05 | 8.81 | 3.76 |
| SAMSUNG HD103SI | 1000 | 172 | 70 | 81 | 0.56 | 0.82 | 13.79 | 5.06 |
| SAMSUNG HD103SI | 1000 | 161 | 75 | 75 | 0.30 | 0.49 | 31.57 | 8.19 |
| SAMSUNG HD103SI | 1000 | 143 | 29 | 89 | 0.65 | 0.79 | 12.13 | 5.35 |
The measurement of the SAMSUNG HD103SI was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the SAMSUNG HD103SI under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the SAMSUNG HD103SI should be used.
The Samsung HD103SI is a 3.5-inch hard drive designed for desktop computers and other applications. It is known for its large storage capacity and reliability. Here are the details about this hard drive:
1. Technical details
- Model: Samsung HD103SI
- Capacity: 1 TB (1000 GB)
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Interface: SATA II (3 Gb/s)
- Protocol: AHCI
- Speed: 7200 RPM (revolutions per minute)
- Cache: 32 MB
- Average access time: Approximately 8.9 ms
- Power consumption:
- Operating mode: Approximately 8.0 W
- Idle mode: Approximately 6.0 W
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Up to 800,000 hours
- Bug fix: NCQ (Native Command Queuing)
2. Functions
- SATA II interface: Provides a data transfer rate of up to 3 Gb/s, which is also backwards compatible with SATA I. This interface offers solid performance for many applications.
- 7200 RPM Speed: Higher speed than 5400 RPM hard drives ensures better performance and faster data access times.
- 32MB Cache: The cache improves performance by caching frequently accessed data, resulting in faster reads and writes.
- Advanced Format: Supports 4K sector formatting, improving data storage efficiency and performance.
3. Areas of application
- Desktop computers: Ideal as a main drive for desktop PCs to store operating systems, applications and data.
- Gaming: Works well for gaming computers where the high capacity and 7200 RPM speed provide fast loading times and good performance.
- Multimedia: Useful for storing large media libraries such as videos, music and photos.
- Backup Drive: Can be used as a backup drive to back up and archive important data.
- NAS systems: Also suitable for Network-Attached Storage (NAS) systems that require high capacities.
4. Advantages
- Large capacity: With 1 TB, the hard drive offers plenty of storage space for data, programs and media content.
- Good performance: The 7200 RPM speed and 32 MB cache ensure fast data access times and high performance.
- Reliability: The high MTBF of up to 800,000 hours shows good reliability and service life.
- Value for money: Offers large storage capacity at a reasonable price, especially when compared to SSDs of similar capacity.
5. Disadvantages
- Slower performance compared to SSDs: SSDs offer significantly faster read and write speeds and faster access times.
- Power consumption: Higher power consumption compared to SSDs, which can be a disadvantage in mobile devices such as laptops.
- Noise: HDDs can make audible noise, especially under heavy load, which can be disruptive in quiet work environments.
6. Installation and Compatibility
- Installation: The HD103SI is installed in a free 3.5 inch bay of the computer and connected via a SATA data cable and a power cable.
- Compatibility: Compatible with most desktop computers and systems that support a 3.5" SATA bay. It is also backwards compatible with SATA I and SATA II.
Summary
The Samsung HD103SI is a 1 TB 3.5-inch hard drive that offers solid performance and storage capacity thanks to its 7200 RPM speed, 32 MB cache and SATA II interface. It is well suited for desktop computers, gaming systems and as a backup drive. While it is slower and consumes more power compared to modern SSDs, it offers good value for money for users who want to store large amounts of data. Its high reliability and solid performance make it a proven choice for various applications.
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SAMSUNG HD103SI 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 SAMSUNG HD103SI.
The SAMSUNG HD103SI is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the SAMSUNG HD103SI regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.