ST31000528AS
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST31000528AS | 1000 | 261 | 117 | 109 | 1.27 | 1.15 | 10.40 | 3.55 |
| ST31000528AS | 1000 | 258 | 117 | 110 | 1.04 | 0.95 | 11.83 | 4.85 |
| ST31000528AS | 1000 | 218 | 103 | 83 | 1.17 | 0.93 | 9.78 | 4.34 |
| ST31000528AS | 1000 | 213 | 95 | 83 | 1.52 | 1.06 | 6.45 | 3.80 |
| ST31000528AS | 1000 | 192 | 106 | 86 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| ST31000528AS | 1000 | 172 | 78 | 73 | 0.58 | 0.62 | 14.59 | 6.40 |
| ST31000528AS | 1000 | 156 | 81 | 57 | 0.67 | 0.51 | 16.33 | 8.57 |
| ST31000528AS | 1000 | 83 | 83 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| ST31000528AS | 1000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| ST31000528AS | 1000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the ST31000528AS was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST31000528AS under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST31000528AS should be used.
The ST31000528AS is a 1 TB hard drive from Seagate, which belongs to the Barracuda 7200.12 series. This hard drive is designed for desktop PCs and similar applications and offers a balanced mix of performance and capacity.
Technical details
1. Capacity:
- 1 TB (terabyte) – Provides sufficient storage for large amounts of data such as operating systems, programs, media and documents.
2. Form factor:
- 3.5 inch – The standard form factor for desktop hard drives that fits in most desktop PC cases and external hard drive casings.
3. Interface:
- SATA III (Serial ATA Revision 3.0) – Supports a maximum data transfer rate of up to 6 Gb/s (Gigabits per second), backwards compatible with SATA II.
4. Speed:
- 7200 RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) – The hard drive rotates at 7200 revolutions per minute, which ensures high data transfer rate and performance.
5. Cache memory:
- 32 MB – A 32 MB cache improves performance by caching frequently used data.
6. Average access time:
- 8.5 ms – The average time required to access data is typical for 7200 RPM hard drives.
7. MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures):
- 750,000 hours – An estimate of the average operating hours between failures, indicating high reliability.
8. Power consumption:
- Operating current: Approx. 6.0 W
- No-load current: Approx. 3.0 W
- Power Consumption: The hard drive is energy efficient and optimized to minimize power consumption and reduce heat generation.
Features
1. Performance optimization:
- 7200 RPM: Provides high performance for data transfer and system applications through fast rotation speed.
2. Cache memory:
- 32 MB Cache: Improves data transfer rates and overall performance by efficiently managing and caching data.
3. Energy efficiency:
- Power saving features: Designed to minimize energy consumption and reduce heat generation, resulting in lower operating costs.
4. Reliability:
- Robust performance: High MTBF and reliability for long-term use and continuous operation.
5. Compatibility:
- Wide Support: Can be used in most desktop PCs and external hard drive casings.
Areas of application
1. Desktop computers:
- Main storage drive: Ideal for storing the operating system, programs, and general data storage.
2. Backup storage:
- Additional storage: Can be used as a secondary drive for backup of important data and archiving.
3. Multimedia storage:
- Media Storage: Good for storing music, videos and other large media files.
4. Gaming:
- Game Storage: Ideal for storing games and game data, especially large games and DLC (Downloadable Content).
5. Home and office applications:
- Everyday Uses: Suitable for everyday tasks in home offices and small businesses.
Advantages
- High performance: The 7200 RPM speed and the large cache ensure good performance in data access and transfer.
- Large capacity: With 1 TB of storage space, the hard drive offers enough space for a variety of data.
- Energy Efficiency: Designed to minimize power consumption and heat generation, resulting in cost-efficient use.
- Reliability: High MTBF and robust performance ensure reliable and long-term use.
Disadvantages
- Physical size: The 3.5 inch form factor is unsuitable for laptops and portable applications that often require 2.5 inch hard drives or SSDs.
- Slower access times: Compared to SSDs, access times are slower, which can be a disadvantage for very performance-intensive applications.
- Mechanical parts: Compared to SSDs, HDD has mechanical parts that may be more susceptible to physical damage and wear.
In summary, the ST31000528AS is a capable and reliable hard drive that offers a good balance between capacity and performance. It is particularly well suited for use in desktop PCs and offers enough storage space for a wide range of applications. Its energy efficiency and robust performance make it a solid choice for various storage needs, although its mechanical parts may impose some limitations in terms of speed and durability compared to SSDs.
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ST31000528AS 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 ST31000528AS.
The ST31000528AS is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST31000528AS regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.