SAMSUNG HD502HI
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| SAMSUNG HD502HI | 500 | 231 | 101 | 97 | 0.52 | 1.40 | 8.11 | 3.20 |
| SAMSUNG HD502HI | 500 | 185 | 76 | 88 | 0.41 | 1.16 | 11.57 | 5.84 |
| SAMSUNG HD502HI | 500 | 173 | 80 | 70 | 0.74 | 1.05 | 11.90 | 3.66 |
The measurement of the SAMSUNG HD502HI was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the SAMSUNG HD502HI under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the SAMSUNG HD502HI should be used.
The Samsung HD502HI is an internal hard drive that belongs to Samsung's Spinpoint F series and is designed for desktop computers and similar applications. Here are the comprehensive details about this model:
Product description:
The Samsung HD502HI is a 500GB SATA hard drive designed for use in desktop computers and external storage solutions. With solid specifications and technologies, this hard drive offers good performance for various storage needs.
Technical details:
- Model name: Samsung HD502HI
- Capacity: 500GB
- Interface: SATA 3 Gb/s (SATA II)
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Speed: 7,200 rpm
- Buffer size (cache): 16 MB
- Average access time: 8.9 ms
- Data transfer rate: Up to 300 MB/s (depending on SATA interface)
- Average latency: 4.17 ms
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- Volume: 25 dBA (in operation)
- Energy consumption:
- Operation: 7.4 watts
- Standby: 6.0 watts
Features:
- SATA II Interface: The HD502HI uses the SATA II interface, which allows a maximum data transfer rate of 3 Gb/s (300 MB/s). This interface was a standard option for desktop hard drives at the time of its introduction.
- High rotation speed: With a rotation speed of 7,200 rpm, the hard drive offers good performance as it enables fast data access times and high data transfer rates.
- 16MB Cache: The 16MB cache buffer improves performance by caching frequently used data to reduce access times and increase efficiency.
- SilentSeek Technology: Samsung uses a technology called SilentSeek that reduces the operating noise of the hard drive by minimizing the noise generated during operation.
- Error Recovery Control: The hard drive has error detection and correction features to ensure data security and integrity.
Areas of application:
- Desktop computers: The Samsung HD502HI is ideal for use in desktop computers. It offers sufficient storage space for operating systems, applications and personal data.
- Storage Expansion: This hard drive can be used as an additional storage unit in existing systems to expand the overall capacity.
- Backup Solutions: Due to its capacity, it can be used for backup and archiving tasks to safely store important data.
- Multimedia applications: With 500 GB of storage space, the HD502HI is also suitable for storing media content such as photos, videos and music.
Summary:
The Samsung HD502HI is a 500GB SATA II hard drive with a 7200 RPM rotation speed and a 16MB cache. It offers a data transfer rate of up to 300MB/s and is designed for use in desktop computers and external storage solutions. With technologies such as SilentSeek for quiet operation and Error Recovery Control for improved data security, this hard drive offers solid performance and is suitable for a wide range of applications. Despite advancing technology and the availability of higher capacity hard drives and SSDs, the HD502HI can still be useful for older systems and specific applications.
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SAMSUNG HD502HI 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 HD502HI.
The SAMSUNG HD502HI is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the SAMSUNG HD502HI regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.