ST3000DM 001-9YN166 SCSI Disk Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST3000DM 001-9YN166 SCSI Disk Device | 2998 | 362 | 154 | 153 | 1.55 | 1.08 | 4.52 | 4.10 |
The measurement of the ST3000DM 001-9YN166 SCSI Disk Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST3000DM 001-9YN166 SCSI Disk Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST3000DM 001-9YN166 SCSI Disk Device should be used.
ST3000DM 001-9YN166 SCSI Disk Device
The ST3000DM001-9YN166 is a 3 TB (terabyte) hard drive from Seagate, which belongs to the Barracuda 7200.14 series. This hard drive is designed for use in desktop computers, workstations and as a storage medium in NAS systems. Here is a comprehensive overview of the technical details, functions and application areas of the ST3000DM001.
Technical details
1. Storage type:
- Type: Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
- Technology: Magnetic storage with rotating disks and read/write heads
2. Capacity:
- Capacity: 3 TB (terabytes)
3. Interface:
- Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s)
- Compatibility: Backwards compatible with SATA II (3 Gb/s) and SATA I (1.5 Gb/s)
4. Performance:
- Rotational speed: 7200 rpm (revolutions per minute)
- Cache memory: 64 MB (megabytes)
- Average access time: About 8.5 ms (milliseconds)
- Average latency: About 4.16 ms
5. Physical characteristics:
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Height: 26.1 mm
- Width: 101.6 mm
- Length: 147 mm
- Weight: Approximately 720 g
6. Reliability:
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Up to 700,000 hours
- Unrecoverable Read Error Rate: 1 in 10^14 (error log rate)
- Shock resistance: Typically up to 70 G (operating) and 250 G (non-operating)
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- Storage temperature: -40°C to 70°C
7. Power Consumption:
- Power Consumption: Power consumption during operation: Approximately 6.8 watts; idle: Approximately 5.6 watts
8. Additional Features:
- Warranty: 2 year limited warranty
Features
- 7200 RPM Rotational Speed: The hard drive operates at a rotational speed of 7200 RPM, which offers good performance for desktop PCs and workstations. This speed ensures fast data access and high transfer rates compared to slower 5400 RPM drives.
- 64 MB Cache: The large 64 MB cache enables faster data processing by caching frequently used data, resulting in reduced access times and improved overall performance.
- SATA III Interface: The SATA III interface allows a maximum theoretical transfer rate of up to 6 Gb/s, resulting in faster data transfers compared to SATA II and SATA I. However, the hard drive is backwards compatible with older SATA versions.
- High Storage Capacity: With a capacity of 3TB, the hard drive offers plenty of storage space for large amounts of data, including multimedia files, backups and system data.
- Shock Resistance and Reliability: The hard drive offers high shock resistance and an MTBF of up to 700,000 hours, which qualifies it for use in demanding environments and as a reliable storage solution.
- Energy Efficiency: The hard drive is designed to consume relatively low energy, which lowers running costs and reduces the load on the power supply.
Application Area
1. Desktop PCs:
- Primary Drive: Ideal as a main drive for desktop PCs to store large amounts of data while providing high performance.
- Storage Expansion: Works well for expanding the storage space of existing desktop systems.
2. Workstations:
- High-performance applications: Perfect for workstations that need to handle large amounts of data and demanding applications, such as graphic design, video editing and scientific computing.
3. Backup and archiving:
- Data storage: Ideal for backing up and archiving large amounts of data. The high capacity enables extensive backups and long-term storage of data.
4. Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems:
- Network storage expansion: Can be used in NAS systems to provide additional storage space for network storage solutions. The high capacity is useful for storing files accessed by multiple users on the network.
5. Home servers:
- Family and Media Servers: Great for home servers that need to store large amounts of media files, personal data and backups.
6. Gaming:
- Gaming Storage: Can be used as gaming storage, especially when large game files and additional content need to be stored.
Summary
The ST3000DM001-9YN166 from Seagate is a 3 TB hard drive from the Barracuda 7200.14 series that features high capacity, 7200 RPM rotation speed and large 64 MB cache. With the SATA III interface, it offers fast data transfer rates and high performance, while its high reliability and shock resistance make it an excellent choice for a wide range of applications. The hard drive is ideal for desktop PCs, workstations, NAS systems, backup and archiving solutions, as well as home servers and gaming systems. The 2-year warranty and low power consumption add to the hard drive's appeal as a reliable and powerful storage solution.
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ST3000DM 001-9YN166 SCSI Disk 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 ST3000DM 001-9YN166 SCSI Disk Device.
The ST3000DM 001-9YN166 SCSI Disk Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST3000DM 001-9YN166 SCSI Disk Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.