ST9500423AS
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST9500423AS | 500 | 211 | 98 | 84 | 0.78 | 0.71 | 8.38 | 5.50 |
| ST9500423AS | 500 | 174 | 88 | 85 | 0.00 | 0.00 | ||
| ST9500423AS | 500 | 157 | 71 | 66 | 0.75 | 0.73 | 11.90 | 6.32 |
| ST9500423AS | 500 | 157 | 71 | 66 | 0.75 | 0.73 | 11.90 | 6.32 |
| ST9500423AS | 500 | 61 | 20 | 31 | 0.65 | 0.63 | 76.26 | 7.81 |
The measurement of the ST9500423AS was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST9500423AS under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST9500423AS should be used.
The ST9500423AS is an internal hard drive from Seagate designed for desktop PCs and other applications. Here is the comprehensive information about this model:
General description
The Seagate ST9500423AS is a 2.5-inch hard drive with a capacity of 500 GB. It belongs to the Barracuda series and is designed to provide a good balance between performance, capacity and energy efficiency. This hard drive is well suited for use in laptops, compact desktop systems and as additional storage in various applications.
Technical details
- Model name: Seagate ST9500423AS
- Capacity: 500 GB (Gigabytes)
- Interface: SATA 3 Gb/s (SATA II)
- Form factor: 2.5 inch
- Rotation speed: 5400 RPM (Revolutions Per Minute)
- Cache: 8 MB
- Average access time: Approximately 12 ms
- Sector size: 512 bytes per sector
- Operating temperature: 0°C to 60°C
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Up to 1 million hours
Functions
- 5400 RPM rotation speed: This speed provides solid performance for everyday applications while being more energy efficient than faster hard drives.
- SATA II interface: Supports a maximum data transfer rate of 3 Gb/s. The SATA II interface is backwards compatible and is well suited for older systems or as a replacement drive.
- 8 MB Cache: Cache memory helps make frequently accessed data quickly available, improving performance during repeated accesses.
- Energy efficiency: The hard drive is optimized for low energy consumption, which makes it particularly suitable for use in laptops.
Areas of application
- Laptops: The 2.5-inch form factor and low power consumption make this hard drive ideal for laptops as it extends battery life and minimizes space requirements.
- Compact Desktop Systems: Also suitable for compact desktop PCs where space is limited and additional storage capacity is needed.
- Everyday use: Good for storing documents, music, photos and videos as well as general computing tasks such as Internet use and office applications.
- Backup and Archiving: Can be used as a backup or archiving solution for data as it provides a reliable and cost-effective storage solution.
- Upgrade for older systems: Ideal as an upgrade for older computers to expand available storage space and increase capacity.
Summary
The Seagate ST9500423AS is a 500 GB 2.5-inch hard drive with a rotation speed of 5400 RPM and a SATA II interface. It offers balanced performance and energy efficiency for everyday applications. With an 8 MB cache and solid build quality, this hard drive is a reliable choice for laptops, compact desktop systems and as additional storage capacity for various applications. It is ideal for data storage, backup solutions and as an upgrade for older systems.
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ST9500423AS 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 ST9500423AS.
The ST9500423AS is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST9500423AS regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.