ST4000DM000-1F2168
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST4000DM000-1F2168 | 4001 | 369 | 164 | 161 | 1.50 | 0.89 | 7.53 | 3.44 |
| ST4000DM000-1F2168 | 4001 | 335 | 153 | 146 | 1.13 | 1.00 | 11.24 | 3.92 |
| ST4000DM000-1F2168 | 4001 | 209 | 103 | 86 | 0.46 | 0.51 | 16.42 | 9.28 |
| ST4000DM000-1F2168 | 4001 | 198 | 86 | 80 | 1.45 | 0.67 | 6.66 | 6.57 |
The measurement of the ST4000DM000-1F2168 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST4000DM000-1F2168 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST4000DM000-1F2168 should be used.
ST4000DM000-1F2168
The ST4000DM000-1F2168 is a hard drive from Seagate from the Barracuda 7200.14 series. This series is known for its large storage capacity, reliable performance and good value for money. The ST4000DM000-1F2168 offers a capacity of 4 TB, making it an excellent choice for applications that require a lot of storage space.
Here is a detailed description of the ST4000DM000-1F2168, including technical details, features and application areas:
1. Description
The ST4000DM000-1F2168 is a 3.5-inch HDD with a storage capacity of 4 TB. It is part of the Barracuda 7200.14 series, which is characterized by its combination of large capacity and solid performance. This hard drive is suitable for a wide range of applications, including desktop PCs, external storage solutions and backup systems.
2. Technical details
- Model Number: ST4000DM000-1F2168
- Capacity: 4 TB (terabytes)
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s), backwards compatible with SATA II (3 Gb/s) and SATA I (1.5 Gb/s)
- Storage technology: Traditional magnetic disks (HDD)
- Speed: 7200 rpm (revolutions per minute)
- Cache memory: 64 MB
- Average access time: About 8.5 ms
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Approximately 1 million hours
- Operating temperature: Typically from 0 °C to 60 °C
- Acoustics: Approximately 3.3 Bel (in operation), 2.9 Bel (idling)
3. Functions
- High Capacity: With 4 TB of storage, the hard drive offers an enormous amount of storage space for large amounts of data, such as multimedia files, games, and extensive data archives.
- Good performance: The hard drive rotates at 7200 rpm, which enables good data access and transfer performance, sufficient for many applications and tasks.
- Cache memory: The generous 64 MB cache memory improves performance by making frequently used data available more quickly.
- SATA III interface: Support for SATA III offers a theoretical maximum transfer rate of 6 Gb/s, making the hard drive compatible with modern systems.
- Low Noise: The hard drive is designed to be as quiet as possible, making it suitable for use in quiet environments.
- Energy Efficiency: The hard drive is optimized for efficient energy consumption, which is especially beneficial in multi-drive environments.
4. Areas of application
- Desktop PCs: Ideal for desktop computers to provide additional storage for files, programs and the operating system.
- External storage solutions: Can be used in external enclosures or storage solutions to store large amounts of data mobile and securely.
- Backup and archiving purposes: The large capacity makes the hard drive an excellent choice for backup solutions and archiving large amounts of data.
- Multimedia applications: Good for storing and managing large media files such as movies, music and photos.
- Smaller servers and NAS systems: Can be used in small servers or NAS systems that require large storage capacity but do not need extremely fast access speeds.
5. Advantages
- Large Storage Capacity: With 4TB of storage space, users can store a significant amount of data, making the hard drive a good choice for data-intensive applications.
- Good performance: The 7200 rpm speed ensures solid performance for everyday tasks and data operations.
- Cost Efficiency: Compared to SSDs, HDD offers larger storage capacity at a lower price, making it an economical choice for large storage needs.
- Compatibility: The SATA III interface ensures broad compatibility with most modern desktop PCs and motherboards.
6. Summary
The ST4000DM000-1F2168 from Seagate is a 4 TB hard drive from the Barracuda 7200.14 series that combines high storage capacity, solid performance and cost-effective value for money. With a speed of 7200 rpm and a 64 MB cache, it offers good performance for everyday applications and more demanding tasks. The SATA III interface ensures fast data transfer rates and broad compatibility, while the comparatively low noise and energy efficiency make it a good choice for desktop PCs, external storage solutions and backup systems.
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ST4000DM000-1F2168 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 ST4000DM000-1F2168.
The ST4000DM000-1F2168 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST4000DM000-1F2168 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.