{"product_id":"2tb-seagate-barracuda-3-5-inch-7200-sata-3-6gb-s-7200rpm-64mb-cache-8ms-internal-hard-drive-oem","title":"2TB Seagate Barracuda 3.5 inch 7200 SATA 3 6GB\/s 7200rpm 64MB Cache 8ms Internal Hard Drive - OEM","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSeagate Barracuda ST2000DM008 2TB 3.5\" Internal SATA HDD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeagate Barracuda ST2000DM008\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 2TB, 3.5-inch desktop-class internal hard drive designed for system upgrades, home servers, and entry-level DAS systems. It uses a SATA III (6.0 Gb\/s) interface (backward compatible with 3.0\/1.5 Gb\/s) and a large 256 MB multi-segment cache to improve burst performance and responsiveness for everyday desktop workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a 7200 RPM spindle speed and vendor-published sustained transfer rates around 190–220 MB\/s, this drive balances capacity and performance for gaming libraries, media collections, and general storage expansion. This listing references OEM packaging and a limited 2-year warranty as reported by reseller\/OEM sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 TB capacity in a standard 3.5-inch desktop form factor for large local storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSATA III (6.0 Gb\/s) interface with backward compatibility to SATA II\/I (3.0\/1.5 Gb\/s).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e256 MB multi-segment cache (buffer) for improved burst performance and multitasking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7200 RPM spindle speed with published sustained transfer rates of approximately 190–220 MB\/s for desktop-class performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for desktops, all‑in‑one PCs, home servers and entry‑level DAS environments with a workload rating around 55 TB\/year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM packaging with a limited 2‑year manufacturer warranty (as listed by OEM\/reseller pages).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeagate Barracuda ST2000DM008 2TB internal 3.5\" HDD (OEM packaging)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e Is this drive suitable for a desktop PC upgrade?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. It is a 3.5\" desktop-class HDD intended for desktop upgrades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e What interface does the drive use?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e SATA III (6.0 Gb\/s), backward compatible with 3.0\/1.5 Gb\/s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e What cache and performance can I expect?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e It uses a 256 MB multi-segment cache and published sustained rates near 190–220 MB\/s.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e Does this listing include a warranty?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e OEM listings report a limited 2-year manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e Is it suitable for NAS or heavy server use?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e It is designed for desktop and entry-level home-server\/DAS use, not high-duty enterprise NAS workloads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eModel number:\u003c\/b\u003e ST2000DM008\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/b\u003e 2 TB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eForm factor:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.5 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInterface:\u003c\/b\u003e SATA III (6.0 Gb\/s), backward to 3.0\/1.5 Gb\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCache (buffer):\u003c\/b\u003e 256 MB (multi-segmented)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSustained transfer rate (published):\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 190–220 MB\/s (vendor\/reseller figures vary)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpindle speed \/ RPM:\u003c\/b\u003e 7200 rpm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAverage latency (typical):\u003c\/b\u003e ~4.16 ms (published)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTypical workload limit:\u003c\/b\u003e 55 TB\/year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBytes per sector:\u003c\/b\u003e 4096 (4K \/ 512e emulation on some listings)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWarranty (OEM listings):\u003c\/b\u003e Limited 2-year warranty (per reseller pages for OEM unit)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions (L×W×H):\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 146.99 × 101.6 × 20.2 mm (5.79 × 4.01 × 0.8 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e Approx. 415–490 g (varies by listing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDevice compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesktop PCs and workstations with a 3.5\" drive bay and SATA power\/data connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll-in-one PCs and entry-level home servers or direct-attached storage (DAS) enclosures that accept 3.5\" SATA drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOS compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with operating systems that support standard SATA block drives, including Windows, macOS (when used as data storage), and Linux distributions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNotes:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe drive requires a free SATA data port and SATA power connector on the host system and is backward compatible with SATA II\/I controllers (at reduced link speeds).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c!-- og_design_guide_fingerprint:5f51851236e353164242722362060b55 --\u003e","brand":"Seagate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48289691042095,"sku":"ST2000DM008","price":137.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/5c0arcflvuy__09481.jpg?v=1702961113","url":"https:\/\/flexxmemory.co.uk\/products\/2tb-seagate-barracuda-3-5-inch-7200-sata-3-6gb-s-7200rpm-64mb-cache-8ms-internal-hard-drive-oem","provider":"Flexx International Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}