ST3160815AS
User Benchmarks
Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
ST3160815AS | 160 | 168 | 75 | 68 | 0.80 | 1.24 | 6.07 | 3.42 |
ST3160815AS | 160 | 158 | 71 | 69 | 1.24 | 1.10 | 6.58 | 11.27 |
ST3160815AS | 160 | 146 | 74 | 48 | 1.16 | 1.02 | 6.96 | 4.04 |
ST3160815AS | 160 | 140 | 62 | 58 | 1.15 | 1.19 | 7.17 | 3.74 |
The measurement of the ST3160815AS was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST3160815AS under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST3160815AS should be used.
The Seagate ST3160815AS is an internal hard drive from Seagate designed for use in desktop computers. This hard drive is part of the Barracuda 7200.10 series and offers a combination of high capacity and solid performance.
Technical details:
- Modell: Seagate ST3160815AS
- Capacity: 160GB
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Interface: SATA II (Serial ATA 3 Gb/s)
- Rotation speed: 7,200 rpm
- Buffer size: 8 MB
- Average access time: Approximately 8.5 ms
- Cache: 8 MB
- Data transfer rate: Up to 300 MB/s (depending on the interface)
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Approximately 750,000 hours
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- Power consumption: Typically about 8.5 watts when running and about 6 watts when idle
- Dimensions: Approx. 147 mm x 101.6 mm x 25.4 mm (L x W x H)
- Weight: Approximately 625 grams
Features:
- SATA II interface: Provides a data transfer rate of up to 3 Gb/s, giving the hard drive solid performance for desktop applications.
- 7,200 rpm rotation speed: Ensures fast access times and good data transfer performance.
- 8MB Cache: The integrated cache improves overall performance by caching frequently used data.
- Reliability: Designed for high reliability, with an average life of approximately 750,000 hours.
- Energy Efficiency: Designed to optimize energy consumption and minimize heat generation.
Areas of application:
- Desktop Computers: Ideal for use as the primary hard drive in desktop PCs to store operating systems, applications and personal data.
- Data storage: Suitable for storing documents, photos, videos and music.
- Backup: Can be used as a backup drive to save important data.
- Multimedia applications: Suitable for storing and editing media files, including large video files and extensive music libraries.
- Smaller systems: Due to its capacity, it is suitable for smaller desktop systems or older computers.
Summary:
The Seagate ST3160815AS is a 160 GB SATA II hard drive that offers a good balance between performance and capacity thanks to its 7,200 RPM rotation speed and 8 MB cache. It is designed for desktop PCs and offers reliable performance for everyday applications, data storage and backups. The hard drive is energy efficient and reliable, making it a solid choice for users who need a cost-effective storage solution.
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ST3160815AS 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 ST3160815AS.