ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 288 | 133 | 125 | 0.68 | 1.34 | 7.50 | 3.01 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 263 | 117 | 116 | 0.68 | 1.47 | 6.48 | 2.73 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 259 | 116 | 115 | 1.45 | 1.43 | 8.17 | 3.24 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 254 | 120 | 109 | 1.16 | 1.11 | 9.40 | 3.69 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 253 | 118 | 112 | 1.15 | 1.06 | 12.18 | 3.86 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 253 | 118 | 112 | 1.15 | 1.06 | 12.18 | 3.86 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 249 | 120 | 104 | 0.63 | 1.15 | 8.71 | 3.66 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 248 | 119 | 104 | 0.63 | 1.20 | 9.12 | 3.37 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 248 | 116 | 104 | 1.36 | 1.43 | 7.31 | 2.84 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 248 | 116 | 104 | 1.36 | 1.43 | 7.31 | 2.84 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 248 | 116 | 104 | 1.36 | 1.43 | 7.31 | 2.84 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 246 | 130 | 91 | 0.58 | 6.74 | 6.21 | 0.61 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 243 | 114 | 104 | 0.73 | 1.28 | 8.84 | 3.27 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 242 | 115 | 102 | 1.13 | 1.05 | 10.01 | 3.52 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 242 | 115 | 102 | 1.13 | 1.05 | 10.01 | 3.52 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 235 | 118 | 91 | 0.72 | 1.40 | 9.45 | 3.38 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 235 | 118 | 91 | 0.72 | 1.40 | 9.45 | 3.38 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 231 | 126 | 78 | 0.76 | 1.40 | 6.84 | 3.10 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 231 | 123 | 107 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 229 | 106 | 100 | 0.62 | 0.96 | 13.09 | 4.36 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 227 | 112 | 90 | 0.65 | 1.02 | 9.61 | 2.95 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 227 | 112 | 90 | 0.65 | 1.02 | 9.61 | 2.95 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 225 | 105 | 102 | 0.48 | 0.78 | 15.69 | 5.02 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 225 | 110 | 93 | 0.62 | 0.88 | 13.06 | 5.22 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 225 | 109 | 93 | 0.49 | 1.15 | 8.65 | 3.77 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 218 | 105 | 93 | 0.62 | 1.06 | 9.37 | 3.85 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 214 | 115 | 99 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 208 | 98 | 90 | 0.71 | 1.04 | 10.36 | 3.50 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 208 | 112 | 75 | 0.40 | 6.55 | 7.57 | 0.62 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 207 | 114 | 74 | 0.61 | 0.40 | 8.86 | 1.19 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 203 | 100 | 83 | 0.68 | 0.99 | 11.02 | 4.23 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 203 | 97 | 81 | 0.65 | 1.21 | 8.15 | 3.51 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 197 | 110 | 66 | 0.42 | 6.41 | 12.08 | 0.62 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 188 | 93 | 82 | 0.47 | 0.81 | 9.19 | 0.65 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 179 | 117 | 63 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 174 | 95 | 60 | 0.47 | 6.76 | 9.09 | 0.62 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 170 | 49 | 98 | 0.70 | 1.38 | 8.63 | 3.01 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 170 | 109 | 48 | 0.63 | 0.94 | 17.44 | 5.66 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 170 | 82 | 70 | 1.01 | 3.06 | 9.43 | 0.89 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 169 | 62 | 82 | 0.55 | 6.65 | 7.05 | 0.63 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 168 | 89 | 57 | 0.61 | 0.87 | 9.98 | 7.23 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 166 | 97 | 53 | 0.41 | 0.26 | 12.40 | 0.72 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 160 | 78 | 61 | 0.61 | 1.30 | 13.26 | 5.02 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 157 | 74 | 65 | 1.18 | 0.94 | 8.68 | 4.19 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 150 | 68 | 63 | 0.59 | 0.98 | 12.13 | 4.43 |
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 120 | 59 | 61 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device | 500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 8.09 | 0.75 |
The measurement of the ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device should be used.
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The ST500DM002-1BD142 is an internal 3.5-inch hard drive (HDD) from Seagate from the popular Barracuda series. This hard drive was designed for use in desktop PCs and workstations and offers a capacity of 500 GB. It combines solid performance, reliability and energy efficiency and is suitable for various storage requirements in the home and office sectors.
1. Technical details
- Model Number: ST500DM002-1BD142
- Capacity: 500GB
- Form factor: 3.5 inches (standard for desktop hard drives)
- Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s)
- Speed: 7,200 rpm (revolutions per minute)
- Buffer size (cache): 16 MB
- Maximum data transfer rate: Theoretically up to 600 MB/s via the SATA III interface, but actually lower (typically about 156 MB/s)
- Disk density: 500 GB on a magnetic disk (single-platter design)
- Height: 20 mm (standard size for 3.5-inch HDDs)
- Weight: Approximately 400 grams
- Power consumption:
- In operation: 5.9 watts
- Idle: 4.6 watts
- Volume:
- In operation: 24 dB
- At idle: 21 dB
- Reliability (MTTF): Over 600,000 hours
- Shock resistance:
- Operation: 80 G for 2 ms
- Not in operation: 300 G for 2 ms
- Operating temperature: 0 to 60 degrees Celsius
2. Functions
- High Reliability: The Seagate Barracuda series is known for its durability and reliability. The ST500DM002-1BD142 is designed for everyday use in desktop PCs and offers a high durability, even with continuous operation.
- 7200 RPM: With a rotation speed of 7200 RPM, the hard drive offers a faster data transfer rate than slower 5400 RPM hard drives commonly used in laptops. This results in faster load times and better performance when transferring files and accessing programs.
- SATA III interface: The SATA III interface offers a maximum theoretical bandwidth of 6 Gb/s (600 MB/s). Although mechanical hard drives such as the ST500DM002-1BD142 cannot fully exploit this speed, the interface still offers fast data transfers and high compatibility with modern motherboards.
- 16 MB Cache: The 16 MB cache improves performance when accessing frequently used data and programs by storing temporary data and thus reducing loading times.
- Advanced Format (4K sectors): The hard drive uses the Advanced Format with 4K sectors, which improves the efficiency of storing large files and increases the integrity of the stored data.
- Single-platter design: The hard drive uses a single magnetic disk, which improves its reliability and makes it more energy efficient. Fewer mechanical components mean a lower chance of mechanical failures and reduces energy consumption.
3. Areas of application
The Seagate ST500DM002-1BD142 is suitable for various applications, especially for home and office use:
- Desktop PCs: The hard drive is specifically designed for use in desktop computers. It is well suited as main storage for operating systems, applications and data or as a secondary hard drive to expand storage capacity.
- Workstations: In workstations, the hard drive can be used for less data-intensive tasks such as document editing, Internet use, and simple graphics editing.
- Home Servers and NAS: Although not specifically designed for continuous use, the hard drive can be used in simple home servers or NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices, where it serves as a storage solution for backups, media libraries and file sharing.
- Gaming PCs: For casual gamers, the ST500DM002 offers enough power to store games and run them smoothly, although SSDs are faster for loading games. It's especially good for storing large game collections.
- Multimedia Storage: With 500GB capacity, the hard drive is well suited for storing photos, music, videos and other media files that require moderate storage space.
- External storage solutions: In an external hard drive enclosure, the ST500DM002 can serve as a portable storage solution to transport large amounts of data between different systems or to create backups.
4. Advantages
- Reliable Performance: The Seagate Barracuda series is known for its reliable performance, and the ST500DM002 offers that tradition in a compact form factor.
- High Compatibility: The SATA III interface is backwards compatible with SATA II (3 Gb/s) and SATA I (1.5 Gb/s), making the hard drive compatible with a wide range of motherboards and systems, even in older computers.
- Affordable: With 500GB of storage at a low price, the hard drive offers good value for money for users looking for a cost-effective storage option.
- Low Power Consumption: The ST500DM002's power consumption is low compared to older hard drive models, improving the overall energy efficiency of a system.
- Quiet operation: Thanks to advanced sound insulation technology, the hard drive operates relatively quietly, making it ideal for use in quiet office or home environments.
5. Disadvantages
- Slower than SSDs: Compared to modern SSDs, the Seagate ST500DM002-1BD142 is significantly slower in terms of data transfer rates and access times. For applications that require fast loading times, an SSD is the better choice.
- Limited storage capacity: At 500 GB, the hard drive offers a moderate storage capacity that may quickly become exhausted for modern applications and data volumes, especially for users who want to store many large files such as videos or games.
- Mechanical parts: Being a mechanical hard drive, there is always a risk of failure due to wear or mechanical damage, especially in the event of shock or vibration. SSDs offer greater robustness in this regard.
6. Additional information
- Seagate Barracuda Series: The ST500DM002 is part of Seagate's Barracuda series, known for its reliability, performance, and wide availability. The Barracuda series offers various capacities and speed options to meet different user needs.
- Advanced Power Management: The hard drive features advanced power management that minimizes idle power consumption and extends the life of the hard drive.
- Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) Options: Some Barracuda Series models offer hardware-based encryption (SED) options, however the ST500DM002-1BD142 does not.
Summary
The Seagate ST500DM002-1BD142 is a reliable and cost-effective 3.5-inch hard drive with a capacity of 500 GB. It is ideal for desktop PCs, workstations and simple storage solutions. With its 7,200 RPM rotation speed and SATA III interface, it offers solid performance for everyday applications such as Internet use, office programs, media playback and occasional gaming.
Despite its good performance compared to other HDDs, it is slower than modern SSDs, especially in random access times and when launching programs. Nevertheless, the ST500DM002-1BD142 offers excellent value for money for users looking for a reliable and cost-effective storage solution.
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ST500DM002-1BD142 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 ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device.
The ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST500DM002-1BD142 ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.