ST500LT012-9WS142 ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST500LT012-9WS142 ATA Device | 500 | 172 | 81 | 72 | 0.51 | 0.60 | 16.69 | 8.60 |
| ST500LT012-9WS142 ATA Device | 500 | 115 | 51 | 45 | 0.78 | 0.55 | 13.57 | 6.45 |
| ST500LT012-9WS142 ATA Device | 500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 13.99 | 6.26 |
| ST500LT012-9WS142 ATA Device | 500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 13.99 | 6.26 |
The measurement of the ST500LT012-9WS142 ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST500LT012-9WS142 ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST500LT012-9WS142 ATA Device should be used.
The Seagate ST500LT012-9WS142 is an internal hard drive from the Seagate Momentus series designed for use in laptops and portable computers. This series is designed to offer a balance between performance, energy efficiency and capacity.
Technical details:
- Modell: ST500LT012-9WS142
- Capacity: 500 GB (Gigabytes)
- Form factor: 2.5 inch
- Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s)
- Cache: 16 MB
- Rotation speed: 5,400 rpm (revolutions per minute)
- Average access time: Approximately 12 ms
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Approximately 600,000 hours
- Operating temperature: Typically 0°C to 60°C
- Dimensions: Approx. 100 mm x 69.85 mm x 9.5 mm (L x W x H)
- Weight: Approximately 120 grams
Features:
- Capacity and Speed: With 500GB capacity and a rotation speed of 5,400 RPM, this hard drive offers enough storage for typical laptop applications and data while providing acceptable performance for everyday tasks.
- SATA III Interface: Supports SATA III interface, which enables a maximum data transfer rate of up to 6 Gb/s, giving the hard drive good performance for various applications.
- Cache Memory: The 16MB cache helps improve performance by caching frequently used data, resulting in faster access times and overall better system responsiveness.
- Energy Efficiency: Designed to reduce power consumption, resulting in extended battery life on laptops and reducing overall energy consumption.
- Quiet Drive Technology: The hard drive is equipped with technologies that minimize noise levels and make operation quieter.
Areas of application:
- Laptop Computing: Ideal for use in laptops and portable computers where compact size, low power consumption and moderate performance are important.
- Backup and storage solutions: Well suited for backup and storage solutions where moderate performance and high capacity are required.
- Everyday Uses: Perfect for everyday computer applications such as web browsing, word processing, email, and light media playback.
- Cost-effective upgrades: Can be used as a cost-effective upgrade for older systems to increase storage capacity and expand existing storage.
Summary:
The Seagate ST500LT012-9WS142 is a 500 GB internal hard drive with a 2.5-inch form factor and a SATA III interface. With a rotation speed of 5,400 rpm and a 16 MB cache, it offers solid performance for use in laptops and portable computers. The hard drive is known for its energy efficiency and low noise levels, making it particularly suitable for mobile applications and everyday computer tasks. The SATA III interface ensures a good data transfer rate, while the 500 GB capacity offers enough space for a variety of applications and data.
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ST500LT012-9WS142 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 ST500LT012-9WS142 ATA Device.
The ST500LT012-9WS142 ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST500LT012-9WS142 ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.