ST1000LM048-2E7172
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST1000LM048-2E7172 | 1000 | 282 | 134 | 110 | 0.76 | 1.18 | 4.60 | 2.94 |
| ST1000LM048-2E7172 | 1000 | 213 | 82 | 104 | 1.48 | 3.25 | 7.29 | 1.38 |
| ST1000LM048-2E7172 | 1000 | 193 | 65 | 93 | 3.78 | 0.80 | 2.44 | 3.87 |
| ST1000LM048-2E7172 | 1000 | 190 | 89 | 69 | 1.36 | 1.16 | 7.26 | 3.80 |
| ST1000LM048-2E7172 | 1000 | 190 | 89 | 69 | 1.36 | 1.16 | 7.26 | 3.80 |
| ST1000LM048-2E7172 | 1000 | 174 | 80 | 71 | 1.46 | 1.79 | 7.06 | 2.53 |
| ST1000LM048-2E7172 | 1000 | 174 | 80 | 71 | 1.46 | 1.79 | 7.06 | 2.53 |
| ST1000LM048-2E7172 | 1000 | 174 | 80 | 71 | 1.46 | 1.79 | 7.06 | 2.53 |
| ST1000LM048-2E7172 | 1000 | 174 | 80 | 71 | 1.46 | 1.79 | 7.06 | 2.53 |
| ST1000LM048-2E7172 | 1000 | 174 | 80 | 71 | 1.46 | 1.79 | 7.06 | 2.53 |
| ST1000LM048-2E7172 | 1000 | 174 | 80 | 71 | 1.46 | 1.79 | 7.06 | 2.53 |
| ST1000LM048-2E7172 | 1000 | 160 | 76 | 55 | 0.99 | 4.51 | 15.27 | 0.91 |
| ST1000LM048-2E7172 | 1000 | 143 | 45 | 62 | 1.06 | 4.55 | 14.26 | 0.77 |
| ST1000LM048-2E7172 | 1000 | 124 | 48 | 58 | 1.15 | 0.50 | 11.99 | 12.72 |
| ST1000LM048-2E7172 | 1000 | 124 | 48 | 58 | 1.15 | 0.50 | 11.99 | 12.72 |
| ST1000LM048-2E7172 | 1000 | 67 | 11 | 38 | 1.10 | 0.46 | 100.28 | 26.85 |
| ST1000LM048-2E7172 | 1000 | 61 | 28 | 20 | 0.72 | 0.70 | 77.74 | 11.90 |
| ST1000LM048-2E7172 | 1000 | 31 | 15 | 7 | 0.63 | 0.55 | 22.00 | 7.32 |
| ST1000LM048-2E7172 | 1000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 7.88 | 6.68 |
The measurement of the ST1000LM048-2E7172 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST1000LM048-2E7172 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST1000LM048-2E7172 should be used.
The Seagate ST1000LM048-2E7172 is a 1 TB portable hard drive from the Seagate Momentus series. This hard drive is designed for use in laptops and other mobile devices. It offers a large storage capacity and is designed for performance and reliability. Below you will find a detailed description of the technical details, features and application areas of this hard drive.
Technical details
1. Model and name:
- Model number: ST1000LM048-2E7172
- Capacity: 1 TB (terabyte)
- Product line: Seagate Momentus
2. Interface:
- Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s). Also known as SATA 6 Gb/s, this interface offers a maximum data transfer rate of up to 6 Gb/s (750 MB/s), enabling faster read and write speeds. The hard drive is backwards compatible with SATA II (3 Gb/s) and SATA I (1.5 Gb/s).
3. Form factor:
- Form Factor: 2.5 inches. This form factor is optimized for integration into laptops and portable devices, offering a compact size that takes advantage of the limited space in mobile devices.
4. Rotational Speed:
- Rotational Speed: 5,400 RPM (revolutions per minute). This rotational speed is typical for mobile hard drives and offers a good compromise between performance and energy efficiency.
5. Cache:
- Cache Memory: 16 MB. The cache is a fast temporary storage area that stores frequently accessed data to improve the performance of the hard drive.
6. Read/Write Speed:
- Maximum Transfer Rate: Typically, the read and write speed is around 100 MB/s to 120 MB/s, depending on various factors such as file size and system configuration.
7. Error Correction:
- Error Correction: The hard drive supports basic error correction mechanisms such as ECC (Error Correction Code) to ensure data integrity and minimize the number of read errors.
8. Power Consumption:
- Power Consumption: The hard drive is optimized for low power consumption, making it ideal for use in laptops. Typically, power consumption is around 1.8 watts when running and 0.6 watts when idle.
9. MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures):
- Lifespan: The MTBF is around 600,000 hours, indicating high reliability and durability.
10. Operating System Compatibility:
- Compatibility: The hard drive is compatible with most modern operating systems, including Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 and 11, macOS and popular Linux distributions.
11. Operating Temperature:
- Operating Temperature Range: 0°C to 60°C. The hard drive can operate in a relatively wide temperature range, making it suitable for various environments.
Features
1. High Storage Capacity:
- 1 TB Storage Space: Provides sufficient capacity for large amounts of data, including large files, multimedia content and heavy applications.
2. Fast Data Transfer:
- SATA III Interface: Enables high data transfer rates of up to 750 MB/s, providing fast read and write speeds for improved performance.
3. Energy Efficiency:
- Low Power Consumption: The hard drive is designed to minimize power consumption, resulting in longer battery life in mobile devices.
4. Compact Size:
- 2.5 inch form factor: The compact size makes the hard drive ideal for use in laptops and portable devices where space is limited.
5. Reliability:
- High MTBF: With an MTBF of approximately 600,000 hours, the hard drive offers high reliability, making it suitable for everyday use in laptops and other mobile devices.
6. Error correction:
- Data integrity: Supports basic error correction mechanisms to ensure data is stored and retrieved correctly.
Application area
1. Laptops:
- Primary system hard drive: Ideal as the main drive for laptops where the operating system and applications are installed. Provides sufficient storage space for most applications and good performance for daily tasks.
2. Ultrabooks and notebooks:
- Storage space expansion: Can be used as an expansion drive in ultrabooks and notebooks to provide additional storage space.
3. Portable devices:
- Mobile storage solutions: Due to its compact size, the hard drive is suitable for use in portable devices such as external enclosures and mobile hard drive storage.
4. Data backup:
- Backup solutions: Can be used for backup and data backup tasks to protect important files and documents.
5. Multimedia files:
- Music and video storage: Suitable for storing media content such as music, videos and photos that can be accessed on the go.
6. Cost-conscious storage expansion:
- Expansion for older systems: Offers a cost-effective way to expand the storage space in older laptops or devices.
Conclusion
The Seagate ST1000LM048-2E7172 is a 1 TB hard drive that is characterized by its compact size, high capacity and reliable performance. With a SATA III interface, 5,400 RPM speed and 16 MB cache, it offers solid performance for use in laptops and other mobile devices. Its high energy efficiency, reliability and extensive capacity make it an excellent choice for everyday use, whether as a primary system hard drive, for expanding storage space or for mobile storage solutions.
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ST1000LM048-2E7172 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 ST1000LM048-2E7172.
The ST1000LM048-2E7172 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST1000LM048-2E7172 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.