ST9120822AS ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST9120822AS ATA Device | 120 | 83 | 37 | 33 | 0.52 | 0.57 | 11.68 | 6.86 |
The measurement of the ST9120822AS ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST9120822AS ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST9120822AS ATA Device should be used.
The ST9120822AS ATA Device is a hard drive from Seagate that can be found in series production and is used for a variety of applications in the field of data storage. Here is a detailed description of the device, including technical details, features and areas of application:
1. General Description
The ST9120822AS is a 2.5-inch hard drive originally designed for use in laptops and portable computers. This hard drive offers a balance of storage capacity, performance and energy efficiency that is suitable for mobile and desktop applications.
2. Technical details
- Model name: ST9120822AS
- Form factor: 2.5 inches
- Size: 69.85 mm x 100.35 mm x 9.50 mm (W x L x H)
- Interface: ATA/100 (also known as PATA or Parallel ATA)
- Data transfer rate: Up to 100 MB/s
- Capacity: 120 GB
- Rotational speed: 5400 rpm
- Cache memory: 8 MB
- Average access time: About 12 ms (milliseconds)
- Power consumption:
- Operating mode: About 2.5 watts
- Idle mode: About 0.5 watts
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Typically about 600,000 hours
- Noise level: Approximately 25 dBA (decibel A-weighted) when operating
3. Features
- Energy Efficiency: The hard drive is designed to minimize energy consumption, which is especially important for portable devices to extend battery life.
- Performance: With a rotational speed of 5400 RPM, the hard drive offers acceptable performance for everyday tasks, but not the fastest speed compared to 7200 RPM hard drives or SSDs.
- Reliability: The hard drive is relatively reliable with an MTBF of 600,000 hours, making it suitable for use in laptops and other mobile devices.
- Low Noise: The low noise level makes it a good choice for use in environments where low operating noise is desired.
4. Application
- Laptops: The ST9120822AS is well suited for laptops and portable computers due to its 2.5-inch form factor and energy efficiency.
- Compact desktop PCs: This hard drive can also be a suitable solution for compact desktop PCs and all-in-one systems when space and power consumption are important.
- External enclosures: The hard drive can be used in external enclosures designed for 2.5-inch hard drives to provide additional external storage solutions.
- Backup solutions: Due to its capacity, it can serve as a backup drive for smaller amounts of data or as a secondary drive for additional storage capacity.
5. Installation and usage instructions
- Check compatibility: Make sure that the system or enclosure you want to install the hard drive in supports the ATA/100 standard.
- Operating System Installation: The hard drive can be used as the primary drive for installing an operating system, however its performance may be limited compared to newer drives or SSDs.
- Backup and Security: Regular backups are recommended as mechanical hard drives are prone to wear and mechanical failure.
6. Maintenance and Care
- Firmware Updates: Occasionally check for firmware updates from the manufacturer to improve performance and reliability.
- Monitoring: Use monitoring software to check the health of the hard drive to identify potential problems early.
Summary
The Seagate ST9120822AS is a 120GB 2.5-inch hard drive designed for use in laptops and compact desktop systems. It offers sufficient performance for everyday tasks while maintaining low power consumption and noise levels. Despite its older ATA/100 interface and limited capacity compared to modern HDDs or SSDs, it meets basic storage needs and is well suited for various applications in mobile and compact systems.
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ST9120822AS 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 ST9120822AS ATA Device.
The ST9120822AS ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST9120822AS ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.