ST500LM012 HN-M500MBB ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST500LM012 HN-M500MBB ATA Device | 500 | 160 | 75 | 69 | 0.61 | 0.00 | ||
| ST500LM012 HN-M500MBB ATA Device | 500 | 137 | 56 | 69 | 0.53 | 0.36 | 12.18 | 10.78 |
| ST500LM012 HN-M500MBB ATA Device | 500 | 116 | 52 | 48 | 0.49 | 0.67 | 13.26 | 5.04 |
| ST500LM012 HN-M500MBB ATA Device | 500 | 103 | 30 | 56 | 0.53 | 0.78 | 27.03 | 6.65 |
The measurement of the ST500LM012 HN-M500MBB ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST500LM012 HN-M500MBB ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST500LM012 HN-M500MBB ATA Device should be used.
The ST500LM012 HN-M500MBB is a 500GB hard drive from Seagate designed for use in laptops and other mobile devices. Here is the detailed information about this model:
Technical details:
- Capacity: 500 GB (Gigabytes)- Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s), backwards compatible with SATA II
- Form factor: 2.5 inch
- Speed: 5400 RPM (revolutions per minute)
- Cache memory: 16 MB
- Average access time: Approximately 12 ms
- Weight: Approximately 90 g
Features:
- SMART Technology: Monitors hard drive health to provide early warning of potential problems and ensure data integrity.- Advanced Power Management (APM): Reduces power consumption and extends hard drive life by optimizing idle performance.
- SilentSeek™ and SoftSonic™ technologies: Minimize noise and vibration to ensure quiet operation.
- NCQ (Native Command Queuing): Improves performance when processing multiple data requests simultaneously.
Areas of application:
- Laptops: Ideal as an internal storage drive for laptops, especially for users looking for a good balance between capacity, performance and energy efficiency.- Portable Hard Drives: Suitable for use in external enclosures to provide portable storage solutions.
- Backup: Convenient for backing up and archiving data as it offers moderate capacity and reliable performance.
- Upgrade for older systems: Useful for upgrading older laptops or computers that need additional storage or upgrade options.
Further information:
- Performance: At 5400 RPM, the hard drive offers solid performance for general tasks and applications, although not as fast as 7200 RPM models.- Energy Efficiency: Designed for use in mobile devices, with a focus on reducing energy consumption, which is especially important for laptop battery life.
The ST500LM012 HN-M500MBB from Seagate is a reliable and cost-effective hard drive suitable for a wide range of mobile applications. Its 500 GB capacity and energy-efficient design make it a good choice for laptop owners and users looking for an affordable solution to their storage needs.
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ST500LM012 HN-M500MBB 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 ST500LM012 HN-M500MBB ATA Device.
The ST500LM012 HN-M500MBB ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST500LM012 HN-M500MBB ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.