ST9320320AS
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST9320320AS | 320 | 119 | 55 | 51 | 0.62 | 0.41 | 15.28 | 11.15 |
| ST9320320AS | 320 | 119 | 56 | 50 | 0.48 | 0.36 | 17.03 | 10.85 |
| ST9320320AS | 320 | 105 | 50 | 42 | 0.43 | 0.70 | 20.40 | 6.95 |
The measurement of the ST9320320AS was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST9320320AS under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST9320320AS should be used.
The ST9320320AS is a hard drive from Seagate Technology that belongs to the Barracuda series of drives. This hard drive is designed for various applications in the desktop PC sector and for general storage applications. Here are the details, features and application areas of this hard drive:
Technical details:
1. Model name:
- ST9320320AS
2. Capacity:
- 320 GB
3. Form factor:
- 2.5 inch
4. Interface:
- SATA 3Gb/s (SATA II)
5. Rotation speed:
- 5,400 U/min
6. Cache memory:
- 8 MB
7. Data transfer rate:
- Up to 3Gb/s
8. Search times:
- Average access time: Approx. 12 ms
9. Power consumption:
- Idle: 0.7 W
- Under load: 2.0 W
10. Weight:
- About 90 g
11. Operating temperature:
- 5°C to 60°C
12. Volume:
- Quiet in operation
Features:
1. Data recovery technology:
- The drive uses several Seagate technologies to improve data integrity and support data recovery in the event of a failure.
2. SilentSeekâ„¢ Technologie:
- This technology reduces noise during data access and ensures quieter operation.
3. Perpendicular Recording:
- By using perpendicular recording, more data can be stored in the same area, improving data density and therefore storage capacity.
4. SMART support:
- Supports Self-Monitoring, Analysis and Reporting Technology (SMART) to monitor drive health and predict potential problems.
5. NCQ (Native Command Queuing):
- Improves performance by optimizing the order of requests, increasing the efficiency of command processing.
Areas of application:
1. Desktop-PCs:
- Due to its capacity and speed, the ST9320320AS is well suited for use in desktop PCs, both for everyday applications and for media and data management.
2. Laptops:
- The 2.5-inch design makes the hard drive a good choice for laptops as it is compact enough to fit into most laptop cases.
3. Small servers and NAS systems:
- Small server solutions and network-attached storage systems (NAS) can also benefit from the ST9320320AS, especially when smaller capacities are sufficient.
4. External storage solutions:
- With an appropriate enclosure, the hard drive can also be used as external storage to provide additional storage capacity for backups or other storage needs.
Summary:
The Seagate ST9320320AS is a reliable hard drive with a capacity of 320 GB, a rotation speed of 5,400 rpm and a SATA 3Gb/s interface. It offers a variety of features such as SilentSeekâ„¢ technology and Perpendicular Recording to improve performance and quietness. The hard drive is suitable for desktop PCs, laptops, small servers and NAS systems as well as external storage solutions and offers a good balance between capacity and performance.
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ST9320320AS 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 ST9320320AS.
The ST9320320AS is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST9320320AS regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.