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Hi guys, i found this Hard disk in garage sale, i need your opinion cause i'm confused.
Is this HDD can compare to SSD when it comes to speed?
i mean.. the specs 600MB/s max speed is above average the normal HDD can do right?
Here's the model and some descriptions from google.
TIA.
Seagate ST9500620SS
Description:
2 x Seagate Constellation.2 500GB 7.2K 6G 2.5-inch (SFF) Dual Port SAS Hot-Plug 64MB SAS Hard Drive
Part Number(s)
Seagate Part# ST9500620SS
Overview:
This 2.5 SFF SAS 7.2K drive offers the advanced SAS 2.0 interface and operates at 6-Gb/s transfer rates. SAS 2.0 provides the next generation of signal and data integrity features making SAS ideally suited for use in high-end network storage applications. The SAS 2.0 feature set and 6-Gb/s transfer rate supports larger topologies by connecting more expanders host bus adapters and RAID controllers within or across more storage arrays; by communicating over longer distances with high signal integrity and by moving data two times faster thereby doubling data throughput. This powerful 2.5-inch drive’s advantages translate into greater overall value to IT organizations and administrators who want to optimize their data center performance efficiency.
Specifications:
Category Seagate HardDrive
Sub-Category 7.2K
Generation SAS SFF
Part Number ST9500620SS-2Pack
Products ID 470896
Capacity 500GB
Interface Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Enclosure Internal
Drive Dimensions 2.5 inches x 1/3H (SFF)
Spindle Speed 7200RPM
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 600MB/s
Average Latency 4.16ms
HotSwap Yes
Manufacturer Seagate
Pre-Failure Warranty Yes
Hot Swap Tray Not Included
Ports Dual Port
Cache 64MB
Is this HDD can compare to SSD when it comes to speed?
i mean.. the specs 600MB/s max speed is above average the normal HDD can do right?
Here's the model and some descriptions from google.
TIA.
Seagate ST9500620SS
Description:
2 x Seagate Constellation.2 500GB 7.2K 6G 2.5-inch (SFF) Dual Port SAS Hot-Plug 64MB SAS Hard Drive
Part Number(s)
Seagate Part# ST9500620SS
Overview:
This 2.5 SFF SAS 7.2K drive offers the advanced SAS 2.0 interface and operates at 6-Gb/s transfer rates. SAS 2.0 provides the next generation of signal and data integrity features making SAS ideally suited for use in high-end network storage applications. The SAS 2.0 feature set and 6-Gb/s transfer rate supports larger topologies by connecting more expanders host bus adapters and RAID controllers within or across more storage arrays; by communicating over longer distances with high signal integrity and by moving data two times faster thereby doubling data throughput. This powerful 2.5-inch drive’s advantages translate into greater overall value to IT organizations and administrators who want to optimize their data center performance efficiency.
Specifications:
Category Seagate HardDrive
Sub-Category 7.2K
Generation SAS SFF
Part Number ST9500620SS-2Pack
Products ID 470896
Capacity 500GB
Interface Serial Attached SCSI (SAS)
Enclosure Internal
Drive Dimensions 2.5 inches x 1/3H (SFF)
Spindle Speed 7200RPM
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 600MB/s
Average Latency 4.16ms
HotSwap Yes
Manufacturer Seagate
Pre-Failure Warranty Yes
Hot Swap Tray Not Included
Ports Dual Port
Cache 64MB