ST350041 8AS SATA Disk Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST350041 8AS SATA Disk Device | 500 | 241 | 113 | 95 | 1.17 | 1.12 | 7.84 | 3.62 |
| ST350041 8AS SATA Disk Device | 500 | 221 | 98 | 91 | 1.08 | 1.04 | 8.72 | 3.89 |
| ST350041 8AS SATA Disk Device | 500 | 203 | 89 | 85 | 1.01 | 0.78 | 9.10 | 4.95 |
The measurement of the ST350041 8AS SATA Disk Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST350041 8AS SATA Disk Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST350041 8AS SATA Disk Device should be used.
The ST3500418AS is an internal hard drive from Seagate that is part of the Barracuda 7200.12 series. This series is designed for desktop PCs and offers a combination of high capacity and solid performance. The ST3500418AS is particularly known for its reliability and good performance in everyday use. Here is a detailed description of the technical details, features and application areas of this hard drive.
Technical details
1. Capacity:
- 500 Gigabytes (GB): The hard drive offers a storage capacity of 500 GB. This is enough space for operating systems, applications, documents, photos, videos and other data.
2. Form factor:
- 3.5 inch: The hard drive uses the 3.5 inch form factor, which is the standard for internal hard drives in desktop PCs. This larger form factor allows for higher storage capacity and performance compared to 2.5 inch hard drives.
3. Interface:
- SATA II (3 Gbit/s): The hard drive is equipped with the SATA II interface, which enables data transfer rates of up to 3 Gbit/s (300 MB/s). It is backwards compatible with older SATA versions (SATA I).
4. Cache memory:
- 16 MB: The hard drive is equipped with a 16 MB cache, which helps optimize data transfer rates and reduce access times by caching frequently accessed data.
5. Speed:
- 7200 RPM: The hard drive has a rotation speed of 7200 RPM, which results in better data transfer rates and better performance compared to 5400 RPM hard drives.
6. Search time:
- Average seek time: Typically, the average seek time is around 8-9 ms, which indicates the time it takes for the read head to access the required data.
7. Power consumption:
- Operation: About 6-7 watts
- Idle: About 5 watts
8. Operating and storage temperature:
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- Storage temperature: -40°C to 70°C
9. MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures):
- Approximately 700,000 to 1,000,000 hours, depending on operating conditions.
10. Noise level:
- Average: About 30-35 dB(A), which is relatively quiet for a 7200 RPM hard drive.
Features
1. High storage capacity:
- Extended storage: With 500GB, the hard drive offers enough space for a variety of data, including operating systems, applications and media files.
2. Fast data transfer:
- 7200 rpm and SATA II: The combination of 7200 rpm speed and the SATA II interface ensures good data transfer rates and improved system performance.
3. Cache memory:
- 16MB Cache: Cache memory helps improve performance by delivering frequently accessed data faster and optimizing data transfer rate.
4. Energy efficiency:
- Low idle power consumption: The hard drive has a relatively low idle power consumption, which contributes to the energy efficiency of the system.
5. Low noise:
- Quiet operation: The hard drive operates relatively quietly, making it suitable for noise-sensitive environments.
Areas of application
1. Desktop-PCs:
- Main or additional drive: The hard drive is suitable as a main drive for desktop PCs or as additional storage space for large amounts of data.
2. Home office and small offices:
- Data Management: Ideal for storing documents, databases, applications and media files in home office or office applications.
3. Media centers:
- Media content storage: The capacity is ideal for storing and managing music, videos and other media files.
4. Backup solutions:
- Data backup: The hard drive can be used as a backup solution for important data and system images.
5. Games and Applications:
- Game Storage: The capacity and performance make it ideal for storing large games and applications.
Conclusion
The ST3500418AS from Seagate is a 3.5-inch hard drive with a capacity of 500 GB and a rotation speed of 7200 RPM. It offers good performance through the SATA II interface and a 16 MB cache. Its combination of high capacity, solid performance and energy efficiency makes it a reliable choice for desktop PCs, home office environments, media centers and backup solutions. The hard drive offers a good balance between storage capacity and performance and is well suited to a wide range of storage needs.
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ST350041 8AS SATA Disk 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 ST350041 8AS SATA Disk Device.
The ST350041 8AS SATA Disk Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST350041 8AS SATA Disk Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.