ST320LT020-9YG142
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST320LT020-9YG142 | 320 | 166 | 77 | 64 | 0.36 | 0.63 | 10.24 | 6.46 |
| ST320LT020-9YG142 | 320 | 160 | 71 | 66 | 0.82 | 0.68 | 11.05 | 6.12 |
| ST320LT020-9YG142 | 320 | 160 | 71 | 66 | 0.82 | 0.68 | 11.05 | 6.12 |
| ST320LT020-9YG142 | 320 | 159 | 73 | 63 | 0.80 | 0.46 | 11.78 | 8.48 |
| ST320LT020-9YG142 | 320 | 138 | 60 | 59 | 0.66 | 0.47 | 21.11 | 8.38 |
| ST320LT020-9YG142 | 320 | 131 | 60 | 55 | 0.86 | 0.47 | 12.25 | 7.26 |
| ST320LT020-9YG142 | 320 | 126 | 61 | 51 | 0.44 | 0.44 | 19.89 | 9.11 |
| ST320LT020-9YG142 | 320 | 114 | 47 | 52 | 0.56 | 0.39 | 21.70 | 8.37 |
The measurement of the ST320LT020-9YG142 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST320LT020-9YG142 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST320LT020-9YG142 should be used.
The ST320LT020-9YG142 is an internal hard drive from Seagate that belongs to the Momentus series. This series is designed for use in laptops and portable computers and offers a good balance between capacity, performance and energy efficiency. Here is the detailed information about this model:
Technical details:
1. Model Number:
- ST320LT020-9YG142
2. Capacity:
- 320 GB (Gigabytes)
3. Form factor:
- 2.5 inch
4. Interface:
- SATA II (SATA 3Gb/s)
5. Speed:
- 5,400 rpm (revolutions per minute)
6. Cache:
- 8MB cache
7. Average search time:
- About 12 ms (milliseconds)
8. Power consumption:
- In operation: Approx. 1.8 W
- Idle: Approx. 0.5 W
9. Operating temperature:
- 0°C to 60°C
10. Shock resistance:
- Operation: Up to 400 G at 2 ms
- Non-operating: Up to 900 G at 1 ms
11. Service life (MTBF):
- Up to 600,000 hours
Features:
1. Capacity and performance:
- At 320GB, this hard drive offers enough storage for most everyday applications, documents and media files. The 5400 RPM rotation speed ensures adequate performance for most laptop applications.
2. Cache:
- The 8MB cache improves performance by temporarily storing frequently used data and allowing it to be retrieved quickly, increasing the overall speed of the hard drive.
3. Energy efficiency:
- The hard drive is designed for energy efficiency, with low power consumption during operation and when idle, which contributes to better battery life in laptops.
4. Reliability:
- The high shock resistance increases the reliability of the hard drive, especially in mobile devices that are exposed to frequent shocks.
5. Compact size:
- The 2.5-inch form factor makes the hard drive ideal for laptops and portable systems that support this standard.
Areas of application:
1. Laptops:
- The ST320LT020-9YG142 is specifically designed for use in laptops. Its energy efficiency and small size make it a good choice for portable computers.
2. System upgrades:
- A great choice for upgrading older laptops or desktop PCs where additional storage capacity or a performance improvement over older hard drives is needed.
3. Backup and data storage:
- Can be used as a secondary drive for data storage and backups.
4. General office applications:
- Ideal for everyday applications such as word processing, Internet usage and simple media playback.
5. Portable Applications:
- Due to its robustness against physical shocks, the hard drive is also suitable for portable applications where mobility and reliability are important.
Summary:
The Seagate ST320LT020-9YG142 is a 2.5-inch hard drive with a capacity of 320 GB, featuring a rotation speed of 5,400 rpm and an 8 MB cache. This hard drive offers a balanced combination of capacity, performance and energy efficiency and is particularly well suited for use in laptops. Its high shock resistance and low power consumption make it a reliable choice for mobile applications and everyday office tasks. Although it does not offer the fastest speeds compared to modern SSDs, it represents a solid and cost-effective storage solution for various usage scenarios.
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ST320LT020-9YG142 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 ST320LT020-9YG142.
The ST320LT020-9YG142 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST320LT020-9YG142 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.