ST2000LX001-1RG174
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST2000LX001-1RG174 | 2000 | 274 | 134 | 104 | 1.34 | 0.17 | 8.69 | 21.95 |
| ST2000LX001-1RG174 | 2000 | 233 | 134 | 71 | 0.73 | 0.58 | 8.20 | 7.51 |
| ST2000LX001-1RG174 | 2000 | 185 | 114 | 47 | 1.23 | 0.68 | 8.50 | 3.52 |
| ST2000LX001-1RG174 | 2000 | 175 | 77 | 71 | 0.40 | 0.53 | 14.88 | 3.96 |
| ST2000LX001-1RG174 | 2000 | 170 | 91 | 59 | 1.03 | 0.56 | 10.70 | 14.32 |
| ST2000LX001-1RG174 | 2000 | 157 | 89 | 59 | 1.25 | 1.00 | 7.08 | 3.44 |
| ST2000LX001-1RG174 | 2000 | 114 | 17 | 94 | 1.29 | 0.11 | 5.00 | 4.42 |
| ST2000LX001-1RG174 | 2000 | 112 | 45 | 40 | 1.50 | 3.69 | 10.96 | 0.89 |
| ST2000LX001-1RG174 | 2000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the ST2000LX001-1RG174 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST2000LX001-1RG174 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST2000LX001-1RG174 should be used.
Here is a comprehensive description of the Seagate ST2000LX001-1RG174 hard drive:
General description
The Seagate ST2000LX001-1RG174 is a 2.5-inch hard drive designed primarily for desktop PCs and all-in-one computers. It is part of Seagate's BarraCuda family and offers a good balance between capacity and performance. This hard drive is aimed at home users and small businesses.
Technical details
- Capacity: 2 TB (terabytes)
- Form factor: 2.5 inches
- Interface: SATA III (6 Gbit/s)
- Speed: 5400 RPM (revolutions per minute)
- Cache: 256MB
- Reliability:
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Approximately 600,000 hours
- Durability: 600,000 hours MTBF
- Advanced data protection features: Seagate Secure (depending on model)
Features
1. High Capacity: With 2TB storage capacity, users can store a large amount of data, making it ideal for multimedia applications and large data collections.
2. Performance Optimization: The 256 MB cache and 5400 RPM speed offer a good balance between speed and energy efficiency, resulting in acceptable performance while maintaining low power consumption.
3. SATA III interface: This interface enables fast data transfer of up to 6 Gbit/s, which improves overall performance when reading and writing data.
4. Energy efficiency: By using the 5400 RPM speed, the hard drive offers less heat generation and lower energy consumption compared to faster rotating hard drives (e.g. 7200 RPM).
Areas of application
1. Desktop Computers: Ideal for use in desktop PCs that require a cost-effective solution for additional storage space.
2. All-in-One PCs: The 2.5-inch size makes it particularly suitable for all-in-one computers where space is limited.
3. Multimedia storage: Due to its capacity, it is good for storing videos, music, photos and other large files.
4. Backup Solutions: Can be used as an additional backup solution for important data and files.
5. Smaller servers: Also for smaller server applications where the highest speed is not required, but rather capacity and reliability.
Further considerations
- Compatibility: Before purchasing, check that the hard drive is compatible with your existing system (especially older or specialized computers).
- Cooling and Maintenance: Since this is a mechanical hard drive, it is important that the computer has adequate ventilation to avoid overheating.
- Security Features: Depending on the model, the hard drive may offer additional security features, such as Seagate Secure Technology, which includes data encryption.
For its price and capacity, this hard drive is a solid choice for many everyday storage needs.
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ST2000LX001-1RG174 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 ST2000LX001-1RG174.