ST320LM001 HN-M320MBB
User Benchmarks
Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
ST320LM001 HN-M320MBB | 320 | 137 | 63 | 61 | 0.23 | 0.62 | 18.66 | 9.12 |
ST320LM001 HN-M320MBB | 320 | 134 | 73 | 61 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
ST320LM001 HN-M320MBB | 320 | 130 | 62 | 50 | 0.62 | 0.69 | 11.76 | 6.24 |
ST320LM001 HN-M320MBB | 320 | 71 | 26 | 32 | 0.71 | 0.73 | 19.92 | 6.62 |
ST320LM001 HN-M320MBB | 320 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the ST320LM001 HN-M320MBB was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST320LM001 HN-M320MBB under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST320LM001 HN-M320MBB should be used.
The ST320LM001 HN-M320MBB is a hard drive from Seagate that is suitable for use in various storage applications. Here is the detailed information about this model:
Technical details
1. Model name: Seagate ST320LM001 HN-M320MBB
2. Typ: HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
3. Capacity: 320 GB
4. Form factor: 2.5 inches (standard size for laptops and portable hard drives)
5. Interface: SATA 3.0 (also known as SATA III)
6. Speed:
- Speed: 5400 rpm (revolutions per minute)
- Buffer size: 8 MB cache
7. Average access time: About 13 ms (milliseconds)
8. Transfer rate: Up to 3 Gbit/s (SATA II interface, although SATA III is backwards compatible)
9. Power consumption:
- Typical: 2.5 W (Watts)
- Idle: 1.5 W
- Current consumption: 0.7 A (amperes) during start-up
10. Size and weight:
- Dimensions: Approx. 69.85 x 100.35 x 9.5 mm (L x W x H)
- Weight: Approximately 117 g
Functions
1. SATA II interface: Even though it is SATA III compatible, it uses SATA II speed of up to 3 Gbit/s, which is sufficient for everyday applications.
2. 5400 RPM: Speed ​​that provides a good balance between performance and energy efficiency, typically used in laptop and portable hard drives.
3. 8 MB Cache: The cache helps improve performance by quickly caching frequently used data.
4. Advanced Power Management (APM): Supports features to reduce power consumption, which is especially important for mobile devices.
Areas of application
1. Laptops: Ideal for use in laptops due to its compact size and lower power consumption.
2. Portable Hard Drives: Suitable for portable external hard drive enclosures that require additional capacity.
3. Smaller Desktops: Useful as a system drive or additional storage unit in small desktop systems.
4. Upgrade from older devices: Can serve as a cost-effective upgrade for older systems that require more storage without significantly improving performance.
5. Backup and Storage: Suitable for storing documents, media and other data in environments where high capacity and energy efficiency are required.
Reliability and durability
1. MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Typically in the range of 600,000 to 1 million hours, which means acceptable reliability for most applications.
2. Fault Tolerance: Provides basic error correction and protection mechanisms, but no special RAID features.
Compatibility
- Operating Systems: Compatible with Windows, macOS and Linux, provided that a corresponding SATA port is available.
- Devices: Works in any device that supports a 2.5" SATA port, including laptops and compact desktops.
Summary
The Seagate ST320LM001 HN-M320MBB is a 320 GB HDD that is characterized by its compact size, low energy consumption and adequate performance. With a rotation speed of 5400 rpm and an 8 MB cache, it offers a good balance between performance and energy efficiency for laptops and portable devices. Its SATA II interface is sufficient for everyday applications and offers compatibility with many existing systems.
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ST320LM001 HN-M320MBB 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 ST320LM001 HN-M320MBB.
The ST320LM001 HN-M320MBB is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST320LM001 HN-M320MBB regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.