SAMSUNG HD103SI USB Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| SAMSUNG HD103SI USB Device | 1000 | 95 | 36 | 42 | 0.44 | 0.95 | 16.76 | 5.71 |
| SAMSUNG HD103SI USB Device | 1000 | 93 | 37 | 42 | 0.39 | 0.80 | 23.38 | 11.47 |
| SAMSUNG HD103SI USB Device | 1000 | 83 | 34 | 30 | 0.60 | 1.26 | 8.32 | 3.16 |
The measurement of the SAMSUNG HD103SI USB Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the SAMSUNG HD103SI USB Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the SAMSUNG HD103SI USB Device should be used.
The SAMSUNG HD103SI USB Device is an external hard drive designed by Samsung. Here are the comprehensive details and specifications for this model:
Technical specifications:
- Model name: SAMSUNG HD103SI
- Storage size: 1 TB (terabytes)
- Interface: USB 2.0
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Speed: 7,200 rpm
- Cache: 32 MB
- Access time: Approx. 8.9 ms (typical)
- Operating temperature: 0 to 60 °C
- Weight: Approx. 600-800 g
Features:
- USB 2.0 Interface: This hard drive uses a USB 2.0 interface, which allows a maximum data transfer rate of up to 480 Mb/s. Although USB 2.0 is slower than newer standards such as USB 3.0 or USB 3.1, it still offers solid performance for everyday applications.
- 7200 RPM Speed: The hard drive operates at a speed of 7200 RPM, which results in better data transfer performance compared to slower 5400 RPM hard drives.
- 32 MB Cache: The 32 MB cache improves performance by caching frequently accessed data, reducing access times and increasing efficiency.
- Energy-efficient Design: Designed for energy-efficient operation, reducing power consumption and extending battery life in mobile applications.
Areas of application:
- External Storage: The HD103SI is ideal for use as an external hard drive to store large amounts of data such as photos, videos and documents.
- Backup Solutions: Can be used as a backup drive to back up important data regularly and provide a safe place for data storage.
- Multimedia Applications: Perfect for storing and managing large multimedia files as it has sufficient capacity and performance.
- Portable Storage: Also suitable as a portable solution to transport data between different computers, especially when USB 2.0 ports are available.
Summary:
The SAMSUNG HD103SI USB Device is a 1 TB external hard drive that features a USB 2.0 interface and operates at a rotation speed of 7,200 RPM. It offers solid performance with a 32 MB cache and is suitable for storing large amounts of data, backup solutions and multimedia applications. Although USB 2.0 has a lower transfer speed compared to newer USB versions, the hard drive still offers good performance for everyday tasks and is a reliable choice for external storage solutions.
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SAMSUNG HD103SI USB 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 SAMSUNG HD103SI USB Device.
The SAMSUNG HD103SI USB Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the SAMSUNG HD103SI USB Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.