ST3000LM024-2AN17R
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST3000LM024-2AN17R | 3001 | 132 | 57 | 48 | 0.86 | 0.34 | 13.25 | 2.56 |
The measurement of the ST3000LM024-2AN17R was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST3000LM024-2AN17R under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST3000LM024-2AN17R should be used.
The ST3000LM024-2AN17R is a 3.5-inch hard drive from Seagate designed for desktop PCs and other storage applications. Below you will find a very detailed description, technical details, features and application areas of this model.
General Description
The ST3000LM024-2AN17R is a 3.5-inch SATA hard drive with a capacity of 3 TB. It is designed as one of the large capacity options for desktop and storage solutions that have high storage space requirements. This hard drive offers a good combination of capacity, performance and reliability to store and manage data.
Technical Details
1. Model Name:
- ST3000LM024-2AN17R
2. Capacity:
- 3 TB (Terabyte): Provides significant storage space for large amounts of data, suitable for data intensive applications and large files.
3. Form Factor:
- 3.5 inches: Standard size for desktop hard drives and designed to be installed in desktop PCs and external enclosures.
4. Interface:
- SATA III (6 Gb/s): Supports a maximum data transfer rate of up to 6 Gb/s, which enables faster data transfer compared to older SATA versions.
5. Rotational Speed:
- 5400 RPM: Slightly lower than the usual 7200 RPM found in desktop hard drives, resulting in better energy efficiency and lower noise, but slightly lower performance compared to higher RPMs.
6. Buffer Size (Cache):
- 64 MB: Larger cache memory that improves performance by providing frequently accessed data more quickly.
7. Read and Write Speed:
- Typical read speed: Up to 150 MB/s
- Typical write speed: Up to 140 MB/s
- These speeds are suitable for everyday applications and data management, especially at high capacities.
8. Operating and storage temperature:
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- Storage temperature: -40°C to 70°C
- These temperatures ensure the functionality and protection of the hard drive under various usage conditions.
9. MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures):
- 600,000 hours: Estimate of the average operating time between failures, which signals high reliability and longevity.
10. Power consumption:
- Typical operating consumption: Approximately 6 W
- Typical idle consumption: Approximately 4 W
- The hard drive is optimized to minimize power consumption, which is especially beneficial for desktop systems.
11. Form Factor (Build Size):
- Dimensions: Approximately 147mm x 101.6mm x 26.1mm (W x D x H)
- Standard 3.5" hard drive size to fit most desktop computers and external enclosures.
12. Weight:
- Typical: Approximately 650g
- Standard weight for a 3.5" hard drive, ensuring a stable and robust build.
13. Error Correction:
- ECC (Error Correction Code): Helps detect and correct errors that may occur during data transfer, contributing to data integrity.
Features
1. High Storage Capacity:
- With 3TB, the hard drive offers enough storage space for large amounts of data, applications and system data.
2. SATA III interface:
- Enables a data transfer rate of up to 6 Gb/s, which ensures fast data transfers and efficient use of system resources.
3. Energy efficiency:
- With a power consumption of around 6 W in operation and 4 W in idle, the hard drive is energy efficient and helps reduce electricity costs.
4. Large cache:
- The 64 MB cache memory improves performance by providing faster access to frequently used data and increases the overall speed of the hard drive.
5. Quiet operation:
- The 5,400 rpm speed results in less noise compared to 7,200 rpm hard drives, which ensures a quieter operating environment.
6. Reliability and durability:
- With an MTBF of 600,000 hours and ECC support, the hard drive offers high reliability and a long service life.
Areas of application
1. Desktop PCs:
- Ideal as the main hard drive for desktop computers that require a lot of storage space for the operating system, applications and personal data.
2. External Storage Solutions:
- Can be installed in an external enclosure to provide an external storage solution that is easy to transport and use.
3. Data Backup:
- Good for backing up data and creating backups of important files due to its high capacity.
4. Multimedia Applications:
- Ideal for storing large multimedia files such as videos, photos and music due to its large storage capacity.
5. Storage Upgrades:
- Useful for upgrading the storage in existing desktop systems to provide additional capacity for growing data needs.
6. Compact Server Solutions:
- Can be used in server or NAS solutions that support 3.5" hard drives and require high capacity.
Summary
The ST3000LM024-2AN17R from Seagate is a 3 TB 3.5-inch hard drive that offers a SATA III interface for fast data transfers and a speed of 5,400 rpm for energy-efficient operation. With a 64 MB cache, high reliability and an MTBF of 600,000 hours, this hard drive offers excellent performance for desktop PCs, external storage solutions, backup applications and multimedia-intensive tasks. Its combination of large capacity, energy efficiency and quiet operation makes it a solid choice for a wide range of applications.
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ST3000LM024-2AN17R 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 ST3000LM024-2AN17R.
The ST3000LM024-2AN17R is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST3000LM024-2AN17R regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.