ST320LT012-9WS14C ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST320LT012-9WS14C ATA Device | 320 | 161 | 71 | 71 | 0.81 | 0.68 | 11.24 | 7.69 |
| ST320LT012-9WS14C ATA Device | 320 | 160 | 74 | 66 | 0.83 | 0.65 | 11.52 | 6.18 |
| ST320LT012-9WS14C ATA Device | 320 | 135 | 61 | 57 | 0.49 | 0.57 | 9.93 | 6.85 |
| ST320LT012-9WS14C ATA Device | 320 | 120 | 56 | 49 | 0.60 | 0.50 | 14.63 | 7.77 |
The measurement of the ST320LT012-9WS14C ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST320LT012-9WS14C ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST320LT012-9WS14C ATA Device should be used.
The Seagate ST320LT012-9WS14C is a 2.5-inch hard drive designed for use in portable devices and laptops. It offers solid performance with a capacity of 320 GB. Here is the detailed information about this model:
Technical specifications:
- Model name: Seagate ST320LT012-9WS14C
- Storage size: 320 GB
- Interface: SATA II (3 Gb/s)
- Form factor: 2.5 inch
- Rotation speed: 5400 rpm
- Cache memory: 8 MB
- NAND Type: Not NAND; HDDs use magnetic disks to store data.
- Operating temperature: 0 to 60 °C
- Weight: Approx. 95 g
- Read/Write speed: Typically up to 80 MB/s
Features:
- SilentSeek technology: Reduces noise through optimized control of the read/write head and motor control.
- NoiseGuard technology: Minimizes operating noise through special design elements.
- ShockGuard Technology: Protects the hard drive from physical shocks and vibrations to prevent data loss.
- Advanced Format (AF): Uses 4K sectors for better data storage efficiency and performance.
- SMART Support: Monitors the hard drive for possible malfunctions and helps prevent potential data loss through timely warnings.
Areas of application:
- Laptops: Ideal for use in laptops due to its compact size and solid capacity, offering a good balance between storage space and energy efficiency.
- Desktop PCs: Can also be used as an additional hard drive in desktop PCs to store data or programs.
- Backup Storage: Useful for backing up data, especially when an additional hard drive is needed for backup.
- Upgrade for older systems: A good choice for upgrading older computers that do not have SSD support and need a cost-effective solution for more storage.
Summary:
The Seagate ST320LT012-9WS14C is a reliable 2.5-inch hard drive with 320 GB capacity and a rotation speed of 5400 RPM. With its 8 MB cache and features such as SilentSeek and NoiseGuard, it offers adequate performance for everyday applications and storage needs. Support for SATA II ensures acceptable data transfer rates, while Advanced Format and SMART support offer additional benefits in terms of efficiency and error detection. This hard drive is particularly well suited for laptops and as additional storage in desktop PCs or for backup purposes.
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ST320LT012-9WS14C ATA 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 ST320LT012-9WS14C ATA Device.
The ST320LT012-9WS14C ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST320LT012-9WS14C ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.