ST500LT0 12-1DG142 SCSI Disk Device
User Benchmarks
Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
ST500LT0 12-1DG142 SCSI Disk Device | 500 | 265 | 120 | 114 | 1.14 | 0.67 | 8.23 | 5.80 |
ST500LT0 12-1DG142 SCSI Disk Device | 500 | 250 | 111 | 109 | 1.16 | 0.72 | 8.79 | 5.97 |
ST500LT0 12-1DG142 SCSI Disk Device | 500 | 209 | 99 | 89 | 0.87 | 0.57 | 13.53 | 6.34 |
ST500LT0 12-1DG142 SCSI Disk Device | 500 | 198 | 95 | 81 | 0.80 | 0.55 | 13.40 | 7.36 |
ST500LT0 12-1DG142 SCSI Disk Device | 500 | 178 | 83 | 76 | 0.91 | 0.61 | 10.20 | 7.58 |
ST500LT0 12-1DG142 SCSI Disk Device | 500 | 154 | 72 | 64 | 0.57 | 0.51 | 15.83 | 9.91 |
ST500LT0 12-1DG142 SCSI Disk Device | 500 | 135 | 72 | 48 | 0.84 | 0.61 | 14.85 | 12.27 |
ST500LT0 12-1DG142 SCSI Disk Device | 500 | 96 | 26 | 53 | 0.84 | 0.57 | 19.92 | 7.52 |
ST500LT0 12-1DG142 SCSI Disk Device | 500 | 95 | 37 | 38 | 1.12 | 0.64 | 9.01 | 6.49 |
ST500LT0 12-1DG142 SCSI Disk Device | 500 | 26 | 6 | 13 | 0.54 | 0.44 | 82.94 | 16.34 |
The measurement of the ST500LT0 12-1DG142 SCSI Disk Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST500LT0 12-1DG142 SCSI Disk Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST500LT0 12-1DG142 SCSI Disk Device should be used.
The ST500LT012-1DG142 is a 500 GB hard drive from Seagate from the Momentus series. This hard drive belongs to the category of 2.5-inch SATA hard drives and is specially designed for use in laptops and other compact systems. Here is the detailed information on the technical details, functions and areas of application:
Technical details
1. Capacity:
- 500 GB (Gigabytes) – Provides sufficient storage for operating systems, programs and a medium amount of data and files.
2. Form factor:
- 2.5 inch – Compact size that fits in most laptops and portable devices.
3. Interface:
- SATA 3 Gb/s (SATA II) – Supports data transfer rates up to 3 Gbit/s. This interface is backwards compatible with SATA 1.5 Gb/s (SATA I) and offers solid performance for most applications.
- Compatibility: Backwards compatible with SATA 1.5 Gb/s (SATA I).
4. Speed:
- 5,400 RPM (revolutions per minute) – Typical speed for laptop hard drives, offering a good balance between performance and energy efficiency.
5. Cache:
- 8 MB – The cache stores frequently accessed data to improve read and write performance.
6. Throughput rates:
- Maximum transfer rate: Up to 120 MB/s, depending on interface and system configuration.
7. Reliability:
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Approx. 600,000 hours, indicating high reliability and service life.
- Operating temperature range: 0°C to 60°C.
8. Energy consumption:
- Operating power consumption: Approx. 2.5 W.
- Idle power consumption: Approx. 0.8W – Low idle power consumption improves energy efficiency and helps extend battery life on laptops.
Features
1. Advanced Format:
- 4K Sectors: Supports 4K sector format, which enables improved storage efficiency and performance in managing large files.
2. NCQ (Native Command Queuing):
- Improves performance of concurrent reads and writes by optimizing command ordering.
3. Seagate Shock Protection:
- Shock Protection: Protection against physical shocks and vibrations to protect the hard drive and the data stored on it.
4. SMART technology:
- Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology monitors the health of the hard drive and warns of potential problems to prevent data loss.
Areas of application
1. Laptop computer:
- Ideal as a main hard drive for laptops, it offers sufficient storage space for operating systems, applications and data.
2. Portable storage solutions:
- Suitable for external hard drive enclosures that can accommodate a 2.5 inch hard drive.
3. Desktop computers:
- Can be used as an additional hard drive in desktop PCs to provide additional storage space for data and applications.
4. Backup and data security:
- Useful for storing backup data and securing important files.
5. Multimedia applications:
- Good for storing media files such as photos, music and videos.
Advantages
- Compact Size: The 2.5-inch size makes it ideal for use in laptops and portable devices.
- Energy consumption: Low idle power consumption extends battery life on mobile devices.
- Reliability: High MTBF and integrated protection features improve reliability and service life.
- Performance: The 5,400 RPM speed and 8 MB cache ensure balanced performance for everyday applications.
Disadvantages
- Slower speed compared to SSDs: Compared to solid-state disks (SSDs), HDD offers slower read and write speeds.
- Energy consumption compared to SSDs: Even though the power consumption is low, an HDD consumes more energy than an SSD.
In summary, the Seagate ST500LT012-1DG142 offers a reliable and powerful solution for laptops and compact systems that require a good balance between capacity, performance and energy efficiency. It is particularly well suited for users who need high storage capacity while keeping costs and energy consumption low.
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ST500LT0 12-1DG142 SCSI 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 ST500LT0 12-1DG142 SCSI Disk Device.
The ST500LT0 12-1DG142 SCSI Disk Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST500LT0 12-1DG142 SCSI Disk Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.