Seagate USB SCSI Disk Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| Seagate USB SCSI Disk Device | 250 | 87 | 37 | 32 | 1.01 | 0.98 | 8.27 | 9.43 |
The measurement of the Seagate USB SCSI Disk Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the Seagate USB SCSI Disk Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the Seagate USB SCSI Disk Device should be used.
The term "Seagate USB SCSI Disk Device" indicates a storage device that connects to a computer via a USB interface, but refers to a SCSI (Small Computer System Interface) hard drive. This could be an indication of a special configuration or a hybrid device that uses traditional SCSI technology in a USB enclosure. Here is a detailed description of the typical features and functions of such devices:
Technical Details
1. Capacity:
- Capacity can vary as this is a drive that either contains an internal SCSI hard drive in a USB enclosure or is specified as an external USB SCSI device. Typical capacities could range from 250 GB to several terabytes, depending on the drive used.
2. Form Factor:
- The enclosure is typically designed for the hard drive size used inside, often 3.5 inches for desktop drives or 2.5 inches for laptop drives.
3. Interface:
- USB (Universal Serial Bus). This connection allows for easy and universal connection to PCs and laptops, usually via USB 2.0, 3.0 or 3.1 depending on the model.
- SCSI (Small Computer System Interface). SCSI is an older technology for connecting hard drives and other peripherals. In an external enclosure, the drive can use a SCSI interface for internal connections.
4. Rotational speed:
- The rotational speed depends on the internal drive. Typical values ​​are 5400 rpm or 7200 rpm for desktop hard drives and 10,000 rpm or 15,000 rpm for server and enterprise drives.
5. Buffer size (cache):
- This also depends on the internal drive. Typical cache sizes are 8 MB, 16 MB or 32 MB.
6. Average access time:
- This depends on the hard drive type, but typical values ​​could be around 8 to 12 milliseconds.
7. Power Consumption:
- The power consumption of the enclosure varies depending on the hard drive type. USB hard drives typically consume 5 to 10 watts when in use and less when idle.
8. Operating and Environmental Conditions:
- Operating temperature range: 5 to 50 °C.
- Storage temperature range: -20 to 60 °C.
Features
1. USB Port:
- Allows easy connection to computers without internal installation. Offers plug-and-play functionality and is widely compatible with modern operating systems.
2. SCSI Technology:
- Offers high transfer rates and reliability, especially with older hard drive technologies or in specialized applications.
3. External Use:
- The enclosure makes it easy to use internal SCSI drives externally, which can be useful for data transfer or backup.
4. Flexibility:
- Allows SCSI drives to be used outside of a desktop system or a server, ideal for accessing data from different computers.
5. Portability:
- Using an external enclosure makes it possible to store large amounts of data on portable hard drives and transport them between different computers.
Applications
1. Data Transfer and Backup:
- Ideal for backing up and transferring large amounts of data between different systems, especially when using internal SCSI drives on modern USB computers.
2. Data Recovery:
- Useful for recovering data from old SCSI drives that are not natively supported on newer systems.
3. Archiving:
- Suitable for archiving large amounts of data stored on an older SCSI drive and making it accessible on modern computers.
4. Server and Enterprise Applications:
- Can be used for special applications where legacy SCSI drives need to be used with modern USB ports, e.g. in test environments or data migration.
5. Fast Data Transfer:
- Particularly useful in situations where fast transfer rates from SCSI drives in an external USB enclosure are needed.
In summary, the Seagate USB SCSI Disk Device is a solution that allows traditional SCSI hard drives to be used via modern USB ports. It offers a combination of the advantages of SCSI technology and the ease of use of the USB connection, making it a practical solution for data transfer, backup and archiving.
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Seagate USB SCSI Disk 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 Seagate USB SCSI Disk Device.
The Seagate USB SCSI Disk Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the Seagate USB SCSI Disk Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.