ST9500325AS ATA Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST9500325AS ATA Device | 500 | 181 | 82 | 76 | 0.88 | 0.75 | 9.73 | 5.77 |
| ST9500325AS ATA Device | 500 | 178 | 79 | 76 | 0.52 | 0.74 | 9.47 | 6.16 |
| ST9500325AS ATA Device | 500 | 157 | 69 | 67 | 0.84 | 0.78 | 11.40 | 5.24 |
| ST9500325AS ATA Device | 500 | 141 | 68 | 67 | 0.39 | 0.77 | 13.18 | 25.32 |
| ST9500325AS ATA Device | 500 | 139 | 63 | 57 | 0.79 | 0.76 | 11.47 | 5.25 |
| ST9500325AS ATA Device | 500 | 139 | 63 | 57 | 0.79 | 0.76 | 11.47 | 5.25 |
| ST9500325AS ATA Device | 500 | 133 | 60 | 58 | 0.60 | 0.69 | 15.05 | 6.76 |
| ST9500325AS ATA Device | 500 | 119 | 55 | 46 | 0.69 | 0.76 | 11.14 | 5.77 |
| ST9500325AS ATA Device | 500 | 118 | 72 | 34 | 0.85 | 0.53 | 14.51 | 6.84 |
| ST9500325AS ATA Device | 500 | 83 | 59 | 15 | 0.55 | 0.11 | 14.65 | 35.92 |
| ST9500325AS ATA Device | 500 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the ST9500325AS ATA Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST9500325AS ATA Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST9500325AS ATA Device should be used.
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The ST9500325AS is a Seagate hard drive that belongs to the Momentus series and is designed for use in laptops and other mobile devices. Here are the details:
Description and technical details:
1. Model Number: ST9500325AS
2. Series: Momentus
3. Capacity: 500 GB
4. Form Factor: 2.5 inches, typical for laptop hard drives and other portable devices.
5. Interface: SATA 3Gb/s (also known as SATA II)
6. Rotation speed: 5400 RPM (revolutions per minute)
7. Cache: 8 MB buffer size
8. Physical size:
- Height: 9.5mm
- Width: 69.85mm
- Depth: 100.35 mm
9. Weight: Approximately 102 grams
10. Access times:
- Average search time: 12 ms
- Write seek time: 14 ms
11. Power consumption:
- Active: approx. 1.6 watts
- Standby mode: approx. 0.55 watts
12. Data throughput: Up to 300 MB/s (Theoretical maximum transfer rate for SATA II)
13. Reliability:
- Non-operational (shock resistance): Up to 1000 G, 1 ms
- Operational (shock resistance): Up to 350 G, 2 ms
14. Acoustics:
- Idle: 2.3 bels
- Search: 2.5 bels
Features:
1. SilentSeek™ technology: Reduces the noise generated when reading and writing.
2. Seagate SoftSonic™: Provides low vibration for quiet operation.
3. Perpendicular Magnetic Recording (PMR): Provides higher data density and reliability by storing data bits vertically.
4. SMART: Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology for monitoring and predicting failures.
5. Power Management: Improved power saving modes that optimize power consumption in different operating states.
Areas of application:
1. Laptops and Notebooks: Due to its size and energy efficiency, the ST9500325AS is perfect for use in portable computers.
2. External Hard Drives: Can be used in external enclosures to provide additional storage capacity.
3. Compact Desktop Systems: Can be used in small form factor PCs or compact media center PCs.
4. Gaming consoles: Some older console models support the installation of such hard drives to expand the storage.
5. Data Backup and Archiving: Can be used as an additional or secondary storage solution for backups.
Performance and reliability:
The ST9500325AS is designed for everyday applications in mobile devices. Its 5400 RPM offers a good balance between power consumption and performance, making it ideal for laptop use. Although it is not the fastest hard drive (compared to 7200 RPM models or SSDs), it offers solid performance for standard computer applications such as Internet use, document editing and media playback.
Summary:
The ST9500325AS ATA Device is a reliable, cost-effective solution for users who require a traditional mechanical hard drive in a mobile or compact setup. It offers sufficient storage for typical applications and a good balance between performance and power consumption, especially in environments where power consumption and noise are important. The drive is a popular choice for upgrades or as a replacement part in older laptops where SSDs may not be the preferred option.
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ST9500325AS 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 ST9500325AS ATA Device.
The ST9500325AS ATA Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST9500325AS ATA Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.