ST1500DL003-9VT16L
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST1500DL003-9VT16L | 1500 | 115 | 48 | 51 | 0.77 | 5.19 | 8.44 | 0.68 |
| ST1500DL003-9VT16L | 1500 | 54 | 20 | 23 | 0.78 | 0.98 | 11.67 | 4.18 |
The measurement of the ST1500DL003-9VT16L was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST1500DL003-9VT16L under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST1500DL003-9VT16L should be used.
The Seagate ST1500DL003-9VT16L is an internal 3.5-inch hard drive from the Seagate Barracuda LP (Low Power) series. This hard drive is designed to combine high capacity and energy-efficient operation and is primarily aimed at desktop computers, portable storage solutions and applications where energy efficiency is an important factor. Here is a comprehensive description of the model, including technical details, features and typical application areas:
1. Description
The Seagate ST1500DL003-9VT16L is a 1.5 TB hard drive designed for low power consumption and low heat generation. It offers solid performance while focusing on energy efficiency and quiet operation, making it an attractive choice for desktop computers and other applications that benefit from these features.
2. Technical details
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Dimensions: Approximately 101.6 mm x 146.1 mm x 26.1 mm
- Use: Designed for desktop computers and other systems with a 3.5-inch bay.
- Interface:
- Interface type: SATA III (6 Gb/s)
- Data transfer rates: Up to 600 MB/s (theoretical maximum speed of the SATA III interface).
- Capacity: 1.5 TB
- Provides sufficient storage for data, applications, and media.
- Rotation speed: 5900 rpm
- A lower rotation speed compared to 7200 rpm models, resulting in reduced energy consumption and noise.
- Cache memory: 32 MB
- Cache memory helps improve performance by caching frequently accessed data.
- Bug fix:
- ECC (Error-Correcting Code): Supports advanced error correction to ensure data integrity.
- Power consumption:
- Operating current: Typically about 5.6 W
- No-load current: Typically about 3.8 W
- Reliability:
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Typically over 600,000 hours, indicating good reliability and long service life.
- Operation Hours: Designed for continuous use in desktop computers.
3. Functions
- High Capacity: With 1.5 TB, the hard drive offers enough storage for a variety of applications, documents, media and operating systems.
- Energy Efficiency: The hard drive is optimized for low power consumption, resulting in lower operating costs and improved energy efficiency.
- Quiet operation: The lower rotation speed of 5900 RPM ensures quieter operation compared to hard drives with higher rotation speeds.
- Low Heat Generation: Reduced power consumption results in less heat generation, which reduces cooling requirements and contributes to the overall stability of the system.
- Error Correction: Equipped with ECC to detect and correct data errors, increasing data integrity.
4. Areas of application
- Desktop Computers: Ideal for desktop systems that require a balance of capacity, energy efficiency and quiet performance.
- Home Server: Suitable for home servers or small NAS systems where large capacity and low energy consumption are required.
- Storage Expansion: Useful as an additional storage solution for existing systems where easy expansion of available storage space is required.
- Backup Solutions: Provides sufficient storage space for backing up data and media.
5. Installation and use
- Installation in desktop PCs or servers:
- The hard drive is mounted in a 3.5" bay and connected to the motherboard via a SATA cable. A SATA power cable is also required to supply power to the hard drive.
- Formatting:
- Before use, the hard drive may need to be formatted to configure it for storage. This can be done through the operating system or special software.
- Configuration:
- The hard drive can be used in RAID configurations when additional redundancy or performance is needed.
6. Maintenance and care
- Data Backup: Regular backups are important to prevent data loss due to hard drive damage or other problems.
- Drive Diagnostics: Use hard drive monitoring software tools to check health and detect potential problems early.
- Firmware Updates: Check the Seagate website occasionally for firmware updates that may improve the performance and reliability of the drive.
Summary
The Seagate ST1500DL003-9VT16L is a 1.5 TB hard drive from the Barracuda LP series that is characterized by high capacity, energy efficiency and quiet operation. With a rotation speed of 5900 rpm, a 32 MB cache and a SATA III interface, it offers solid performance for desktop computers, home servers and NAS applications. Its energy efficiency and low heat generation make it particularly suitable for environments where low operating costs and quiet operation are required.
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ST1500DL003-9VT16L 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 ST1500DL003-9VT16L.
The ST1500DL003-9VT16L is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST1500DL003-9VT16L regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.