ST3500630A
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST3500630A | 500 | 135 | 61 | 55 | 0.74 | 0.95 | 12.73 | 4.86 |
The measurement of the ST3500630A was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST3500630A under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST3500630A should be used.
The Seagate ST3500630A is an internal hard drive from the Barracuda 7200.10 series by Seagate. It belongs to the 3.5-inch class hard drives and offers a combination of high capacity and solid performance that makes it suitable for a wide range of applications. Here you will find a detailed description of the technical details, features and areas of application of this hard drive.
Technical details
1. Capacity:
- 500 gigabytes (GB). This capacity offers sufficient storage space for operating systems, applications, and a large amount of data, including documents, music, videos and other media files.
2. Form factor:
- 3.5 inches. The form factor is the standard for desktop hard drives and offers a solid size that fits in most desktop cases.
3. Interface:
- SATA II (SATA 3 Gb/s). The SATA II interface supports a maximum data transfer rate of up to 3 Gb/s (300 MB/s). This interface is an evolution of the SATA I standard and offers improved performance and reliability over older SATA versions.
4. Rotational Speed:
- 7,200 RPM). A rotational speed of 7,200 RPM is standard for many desktop hard drives and offers a good balance between performance and power consumption.
5. Cache Memory:
- 16 Megabytes (MB). Cache memory serves as a temporary storage area for data that the hard drive uses frequently. A larger cache can improve data processing performance by speeding up access to frequently used data.
6. Error Correction Technology:
- Error Recovery Control (ERC). This technology helps detect and correct data errors to increase hard drive reliability.
7. Operating and environmental conditions:
- Operating temperature: Typically 5 to 60 °C.
- Storage temperature: Typically -40 to 70 °C. These temperatures ensure safe use and storage of the hard drive under various conditions.
8. Power consumption:
- Operating consumption: Approximately 8 to 10 watts.
- Idle: Approximately 6 to 8 watts. These values ​​indicate the energy consumption of the hard drive during operation and when idle.
9. MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures):
- Typically over 750,000 hours. This indicates high reliability and a long service life of the hard drive.
Features
1. High capacity:
- With 500 GB, the hard drive offers plenty of storage space for data, making it ideal for applications that need to store or process large amounts of data.
2. Fast data transfer:
- The SATA II interface enables a high data transfer rate, which is sufficient for most desktop applications and scenarios.
3. Good compromise between performance and energy consumption:
- With a rotation speed of 7,200 RPM, the hard drive offers solid performance while keeping energy consumption low compared to higher speeds.
4. Error correction technologies:
- The error correction technologies ensure improved data integrity and higher reliability of the hard drive.
5. Compatibility:
- The hard drive is compatible with most desktop PCs and laptops that have a 3.5-inch SATA slot.
6. Reliability:
- The high MTBF and advanced error correction technologies contribute to the reliability of the hard drive and reduce the risk of data loss.
Application Range
1. Desktop Computing:
- The ST3500630A is ideal for use in desktop PCs where it can be used as the main drive for the operating system and applications.
2. Media File Storage:
- With 500GB of storage, the hard drive is well suited for storing large media files including photos, music and videos.
3. Backup and Archiving Solutions:
- The large capacity of the hard drive makes it a good choice for backup and archiving solutions to store important data.
4. Gaming:
- The hard drive can be used for storing and running games that require large amounts of data to be stored.
5. System Upgrades:
- It is also suitable for system upgrades to expand the storage space of a desktop system and provide more capacity for new applications and data.
6. Affordable Storage Solutions:
- As a cost-effective solution, it offers good performance and capacity for users who do not have the highest demands on speed and performance.
Summary
The Seagate ST3500630A is a 500GB 3.5-inch hard drive that features a SATA II interface and a rotation speed of 7,200 RPM. It offers solid performance for desktop PCs and a reliable storage solution for a variety of applications, including media file storage, backup solutions, and system upgrades. With a 16MB cache and advanced error correction technologies, the hard drive offers a good balance between performance and power consumption and is a reliable choice for users looking for a reliable and cost-effective storage solution.
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ST3500630A 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 ST3500630A.
The ST3500630A is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST3500630A regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.