ST95005620AS
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST95005620AS | 500 | 222 | 104 | 84 | 1.17 | 0.00 | ||
| ST95005620AS | 500 | 219 | 93 | 91 | 1.12 | 0.98 | 7.95 | 4.42 |
| ST95005620AS | 500 | 215 | 93 | 91 | 0.90 | 0.92 | 9.83 | 4.77 |
| ST95005620AS | 500 | 212 | 89 | 87 | 1.50 | 0.94 | 6.82 | 4.13 |
| ST95005620AS | 500 | 199 | 87 | 85 | 0.51 | 0.49 | 7.86 | 8.39 |
| ST95005620AS | 500 | 191 | 76 | 79 | 0.56 | 0.48 | 8.91 | 8.66 |
| ST95005620AS | 500 | 130 | 56 | 52 | 0.74 | 0.71 | 12.04 | 6.30 |
| ST95005620AS | 500 | 81 | 26 | 41 | 0.65 | 0.51 | 22.94 | 7.10 |
The measurement of the ST95005620AS was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST95005620AS under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST95005620AS should be used.
The ST95005620AS is a Seagate hard drive from the Barracuda series, known for its reliability and performance. This hard drive is suitable for desktop computers and other applications where a combination of high capacity and good performance is required. Here is the detailed information about this model:
Description
The ST95005620AS is a 500GB 3.5" hard drive that offers high capacity and solid performance. It is designed to offer a good balance between speed, capacity and cost and is well suited for desktop PCs, external storage solutions and NAS systems.
Technical details
- Capacity: 500 GB (Gigabytes) – Provides enough storage for operating systems, applications, large media files and personal data.
- Form Factor: 3.5 inch – The standard form factor for desktop hard drives and some external enclosures.
- Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s) – Also known as SATA 3.0, this interface enables data transfer rates of up to 6 Gb/s and is backwards compatible with SATA II (3 Gb/s) and SATA I (1.5 Gb/s).
- Cache memory: 16 MB – Cache memory improves hard drive performance by making frequently used data quickly available.
- Rotational speed: 7200 RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) – This speed ensures fast data access times and overall good performance in read and write operations.
- Average Access Time: Approximately 8.5 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 provides an estimate of the average time between failures and reflects the reliability of the hard drive.
Features
- High Capacity: With 500GB, this hard drive offers plenty of storage space, making it ideal for storing large files, applications and data.
- Fast performance: The 7200 RPM rotation speed and 16 MB cache ensure fast data transfer and improved system performance.
- Energy Efficiency: The hard drive is designed to be relatively energy efficient, which reduces power consumption and operating costs.
- Silent Operation: Designed for quiet operation, minimizing noise levels in desktop systems.
- Reliability: Seagate hard drives are known for their reliability, and the ST95005620AS is no exception. It offers protection against shock and vibration to ensure data integrity.
Areas of application
- Desktop Computers: Ideal for desktop PCs where a combination of high capacity and good performance is required.
- External Storage Solutions: Can be used in external hard drive stores to offer portable storage solutions.
- NAS systems: Suitable for simple NAS systems that offer large storage capacity and good performance.
- Backup Solutions: Useful for securing data and storing backups of important information.
- Gaming: Well suited for gaming PCs where large game installs and fast loading times are required.
Security aspects
- Regular backups: Despite the reliability of the hard drive, it is important to regularly back up important data to avoid data loss in case of hardware failure or other problems.
- Monitoring and Maintenance: The hard drive should be checked regularly for its health, especially during heavy use or when signs of performance problems appear.
In summary, the Seagate ST95005620AS offers a reliable and powerful storage solution that offers high capacity and solid performance. It is particularly well suited for desktop PCs and other applications that require a combination of large storage capacity and fast performance.
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ST95005620AS 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 ST95005620AS.
The ST95005620AS is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST95005620AS regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.