ST950032 5AS USB Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST950032 5AS USB Device | 500 | 191 | 83 | 83 | 0.64 | 0.93 | 7.75 | 4.72 |
| ST950032 5AS USB Device | 500 | 187 | 83 | 77 | 0.62 | 1.03 | 8.61 | 3.83 |
| ST950032 5AS USB Device | 500 | 100 | 40 | 40 | 0.51 | 0.89 | 8.93 | 4.49 |
| ST950032 5AS USB Device | 500 | 84 | 34 | 39 | 0.35 | 0.46 | 25.81 | 8.74 |
| ST950032 5AS USB Device | 500 | 71 | 29 | 27 | 0.46 | 0.69 | 16.08 | 6.72 |
| ST950032 5AS USB Device | 500 | 56 | 22 | 22 | 0.43 | 0.59 | 15.97 | 8.33 |
| ST950032 5AS USB Device | 500 | 54 | 21 | 21 | 0.47 | 0.67 | 16.15 | 6.80 |
| ST950032 5AS USB Device | 500 | 49 | 17 | 19 | 0.57 | 0.69 | 9.68 | 6.97 |
The measurement of the ST950032 5AS USB Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST950032 5AS USB Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST950032 5AS USB Device should be used.
The ST9500325AS USB Device is an external hard drive from Seagate based on the Barracuda series. It uses a 2.5-inch drive and is designed to connect to computers and other devices via USB. Here is the detailed information about this model:
Description
The ST9500325AS is a 500GB external hard drive designed for easy and fast storage and access to data via a USB connection. The external design allows for use in a variety of applications that require portable and high-performance storage.
Technical details
- Capacity: 500 GB (Gigabytes) – Provides enough storage for a variety of data such as documents, photos, music and videos.
- Form Factor: 2.5 inch – The standard form factor for portable external hard drives, ideal for use in laptops and as a portable solution.
- Interface: USB 2.0 - The connection is made via a USB 2.0 port, which allows a maximum data transfer rate of up to 480 Mb/s. (Note that there may also be models with USB 3.0 that offer higher transfer speeds.)
- Cache memory: 8 MB – Cache memory helps make frequently used data quickly available and improves performance.
- Rotation Speed: 5400 RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) – This speed is typical for portable hard drives and offers a good balance between performance and power consumption.
- Average Access Time: Approximately 12 ms – This time indicates how long the hard drive takes to access stored data.
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Approximately 600,000 hours – This metric reflects the reliability of the hard drive and provides an estimate of the average time between failures.
Features
- Portability: The compact 2.5-inch design makes the hard drive lightweight and portable, ideal for use on the go and taking with you.
- Easy Connection: The USB port allows for easy plug-and-play connection to computers and other devices without additional driver installation.
- Energy Efficiency: The hard drive is designed for low energy consumption, making it more environmentally friendly and gentler on laptop battery life.
- Silent Operation: The hard drive is designed to operate quietly, resulting in reduced noise levels.
- Protection mechanisms: Typical external hard drives offer protection mechanisms against shock and vibration to ensure durability and data integrity.
Areas of application
- Data Storage: Ideal for storing personal data, media files, backups and other important information.
- Backup solutions: Can be used to perform regular backups of computers or other devices and prevent data loss.
- Portable storage: Ideal for taking data between different computers or locations as the hard drive can be easily transported.
- Expansion of storage space: Can be used as an additional storage unit for computers to expand the available storage space.
- Multimedia applications: Useful for storing and transferring large media files such as videos, music and photos.
Security aspects
- Regular backups: Even if the hard drive is reliable, important data should be backed up regularly to avoid data loss.
- Maintenance: The hard drive should be checked regularly for errors, especially if there are signs of slow performance or other problems.
- Physical Security: Since the hard drive is portable, it should be protected from physical shock and damage to ensure data integrity.
In summary, the Seagate ST9500325AS offers a convenient and reliable solution for external data storage and backup. Its combination of portability, easy USB connectivity and solid performance makes it a versatile choice for a variety of storage needs.
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ST950032 5AS USB 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 ST950032 5AS USB Device.
The ST950032 5AS USB Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST950032 5AS USB Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.