ST500LT012-1DG142
User Benchmarks

Model	Type	Score	Seq. Read MB	Seq. Write MB	Read 4k64QD	Write 4k64QD	Read Access msek.	Write Access msek.
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	223	106	97	0.92	0.65	11.06	6.59
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	221	100	95	0.94	0.62	11.84	6.16
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	217	104	86	1.09	0.56	8.01	8.25
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	209	99	88	0.80	0.60	13.18	6.96
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	207	98	88	0.67	0.52	14.30	7.85
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	205	102	76	1.06	0.59	19.16	8.81
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	204	82	94	1.29	0.66	8.66	6.44
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	203	100	81	0.79	0.59	13.40	6.64
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	200	95	87	0.72	0.60	12.63	6.95
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	200	95	82	0.75	0.63	12.08	7.83
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	195	86	85	0.92	0.58	10.35	6.87
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	194	93	83	0.71	0.58	13.32	7.25
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	194	96	77	0.96	0.58	10.27	7.01
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	191	87	84	0.69	0.46	16.28	7.77
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	190	89	84	0.66	0.55	12.80	7.41
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	188	88	82	0.93	0.62	10.09	6.55
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	187	92	76	0.68	0.58	14.85	8.24
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	183	83	81	0.84	0.58	11.73	7.51
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	180	89	73	0.82	0.63	14.29	6.51
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	180	81	80	0.66	0.53	11.73	7.45
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	180	81	80	0.66	0.53	11.73	7.45
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	177	82	77	0.76	0.50	12.60	8.10
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	177	86	72	0.38	0.73	10.77	5.75
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	174	77	81	0.61	0.54	18.26	7.76
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	169	98	54	0.88	0.22	10.95	17.06
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	169	81	71	1.02	0.69	10.12	5.94
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	166	82	70	0.64	0.50	18.91	8.98
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	165	82	65	0.74	0.54	14.11	7.77
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	163	77	66	0.69	0.50	14.34	8.26
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	163	77	66	0.69	0.50	14.34	8.26
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	163	77	66	0.69	0.50	14.34	8.26
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	163	77	66	0.69	0.50	14.34	8.26
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	163	77	66	0.69	0.50	14.34	8.26
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	163	77	66	0.69	0.50	14.34	8.26
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	161	69	71	0.97	0.67	11.63	6.87
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	157	75	66	0.87	0.60	18.64	7.86
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	157	75	63	0.34	0.52
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	153	94	45	0.49	0.39	28.44	12.14
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	149	69	63	0.52	0.50	18.17	8.47
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	148	76	52	0.75	0.52	11.84	6.95
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	148	86	47	0.71	0.56	12.35	7.26
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	145	76	55	0.58	0.54	13.56	7.40
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	143	69	56	0.89	0.69	12.05	6.63
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	143	69	56	0.89	0.69	12.05	6.63
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	143	69	56	0.89	0.69	12.05	6.63
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	140	73	54	1.08	0.58	13.57	7.42
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	140	68	56	0.59	0.41	17.85	10.00
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	139	61	60	0.72	0.52	14.34	7.85
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	120	50	53	0.36	0.49	10.62	9.57
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	111	33	59	0.87	0.63	23.85	7.16
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	111	52	46	0.49	0.42	20.67	9.72
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	106	32	57	0.89	0.59	17.35	8.42
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	98	23	58	0.28	0.59	14.16	7.46
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	88	32	47	0.66	0.50	15.62	12.33
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	88	49	22	0.42	0.50	15.61	8.58
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	68	20	33	0.72	0.58	73.20	27.37
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	68	20	33	0.72	0.58	73.20	27.37
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	0	0	0	0.00	0.00
ST500LT012-1DG142	500	0	0	0	0.00	0.00

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The measurement of the ST500LT012-1DG142 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST500LT012-1DG142 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST500LT012-1DG142 should be used.

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The ST500LT012-1DG142 is a 500GB hard drive from the Seagate Laptop SSHD series. This hard drive is a hybrid hard drive that integrates both traditional hard disk drive (HDD) technology and flash memory (SSD). Flash memory is used to improve performance by providing frequently used data faster. Here is detailed information about the ST500LT012-1DG142:

1. Description

The ST500LT012-1DG142 is a Seagate Hybrid Hard Drive (SSHD) designed for use in laptops and other portable devices. It combines the large storage capacities of HDDs with the speed of SSDs by using a small flash memory (SSHD) to optimize performance.

2. Technical details

- Capacity: 500 GB
- Form factor: 2.5 inches, ideal for laptops and portable devices
- Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s), compatible with SATA II (3 Gb/s) and SATA I (1.5 Gb/s)
- Speed: 5400 RPM (revolutions per minute)
- Cache: 8MB
- Flash storage: Integrated 8GB NAND flash storage for SSD-like performance
- Mean time between failures (MTBF): Up to 600,000 hours
- Form factor: 2.5 inches
- Search times: Average access times of approx. 14 ms

3. Functions

- Hybrid technology: Combines HDD and SSD technology to improve performance. Flash memory stores frequently used data, reducing access times.
- Automatic Caching: The SSHD uses an intelligent caching algorithm that automatically stores the most frequently used data on the flash memory to optimize performance.
- Energy Efficiency: Better energy efficiency compared to traditional HDDs because the flash memory consumes less energy.
- Quiet operation: Less noise compared to traditional HDDs because the flash memory has no moving parts.

4. Areas of application

- Laptops: Ideal for laptops as they offer a good balance of storage and performance without reaching the cost and capacity of a pure SSD.
- Portable Devices: Suitable for other portable devices that require a mix of high capacity and faster performance.
- General PC use: Can also be used in desktop PCs where better performance than traditional HDDs and a more cost-effective solution than pure SSDs are desired.
- Energy efficient systems: Particularly useful in systems where energy efficiency and quiet operation are important.

5. Advantages and disadvantages

Advantages:
- Performance: Provides a noticeable performance increase over traditional HDDs through the integrated flash memory.
- Capacity: Larger capacity compared to pure SSDs at the same price because SSHD hybrid technology is more cost-effective.
- Energy Efficiency: Lower energy consumption compared to conventional HDDs.
- Cost efficiency: Better price-performance ratio than pure SSDs with larger storage space.

Disadvantages:
- Performance limit: The performance is not as high as with a pure SSD, especially with intensive applications and large amounts of data.
- Complexity: Hybrid technology can sometimes lead to more complex data management issues because the flash memory and HDD must be handled separately.

6. Setup and administration

- Installation: The ST500LT012-1DG142 is installed like any other 2.5-inch hard drive in a laptop or desktop that has a corresponding SATA port.
- Drivers: Usually no special drivers are required as the SSHD is recognized by modern operating systems.
- Software: It is recommended to use the software provided by Seagate (such as SeaTools) to monitor and test the drive, although basic management is done through the operating system.

Overall, the ST500LT012-1DG142 offers a useful combination of capacity and performance, making it an attractive option for users who want to enjoy the benefits of an SSD without sacrificing the large capacity of an HDD.
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ST500LT012-1DG142 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 ST500LT012-1DG142.

The ST500LT012-1DG142 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST500LT012-1DG142 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.

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