Below are answers to frequently asked questions about the Seagate ST9120822AS hard drive, based on available technical information and user discussions.
Q: What is the Seagate ST9120822AS?
A: The Seagate ST9120822AS is a 120GB 2.5-inch SATA hard disk drive designed for laptop and portable storage applications.
Q: What are the key specifications of this drive?
A: It features a 5400 RPM spindle speed, an 8MB cache buffer, and a SATA 1.5Gb/s interface. The drive uses perpendicular recording technology.
Q: What form factor does the ST9120822AS use?
A: It uses the standard 2.5-inch form factor with a 9.5mm height, making it compatible with most laptops and external enclosures.
Q: Is this drive compatible with SATA 3Gb/s or SATA 6Gb/s ports?
A: Yes, the drive is backward and forward compatible with SATA 2.0 (3Gb/s) and SATA 3.0 (6Gb/s) ports, though it will operate at its native 1.5Gb/s speed.
Q: What is the average seek time for this model?
A: The average seek time is approximately 13 milliseconds for read operations and 15 milliseconds for write operations.
Q: Does the ST9120822AS support NCQ (Native Command Queuing)?
A: Yes, it supports Native Command Queuing to optimize data transfer performance under heavy workloads.
Q: What operating systems are compatible with this drive?
A: The drive works with Windows, macOS, Linux, and most other operating systems that support SATA storage devices.
Q: Can this drive be used as an external storage device?
A: Yes, it can be placed into a 2.5-inch USB or eSATA enclosure for external use.
Q: What is the power consumption of the ST9120822AS?
A: It typically consumes around 1.8 watts during read/write operations and 0.8 watts in idle mode.
Q: What is the operating temperature range for this hard drive?
A: The recommended operating temperature range is 0°C to 60°C (32°F to 140°F).
Q: Is this drive suitable for use in a RAID configuration?
A: It can be used in RAID 0 or RAID 1 arrays, but performance will be limited by its 1.5Gb/s interface speed.
Q: How long is the warranty for this Seagate drive?
A: The standard warranty period for this model is typically 3 years from the date of manufacture.
Q: What is the shock tolerance for the ST9120822AS?
A: It can withstand up to 350 Gs of non-operating shock and 100 Gs of operating shock.
Q: Does this drive support Acoustic Management?
A: Yes, it includes Seagate’s QuietStep and Smooth Ramp technologies to reduce noise during operation.
Q: Where can I find the OEM or retail model number?
A: The model number ST9120822AS is the standard OEM designation. Retail versions may include additional packaging, but the drive itself is identical.