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Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM008 2TB 3.5" Internal SATA HDD
Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM008 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.
With 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.
Features and Benefits
- 2 TB capacity in a standard 3.5-inch desktop form factor for large local storage.
- SATA III (6.0 Gb/s) interface with backward compatibility to SATA II/I (3.0/1.5 Gb/s).
- 256 MB multi-segment cache (buffer) for improved burst performance and multitasking.
- 7200 RPM spindle speed with published sustained transfer rates of approximately 190–220 MB/s for desktop-class performance.
- Designed for desktops, all‑in‑one PCs, home servers and entry‑level DAS environments with a workload rating around 55 TB/year.
- OEM packaging with a limited 2‑year manufacturer warranty (as listed by OEM/reseller pages).
What is in the box
- Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM008 2TB internal 3.5" HDD (OEM packaging)
Product Q&A
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Q: Is this drive suitable for a desktop PC upgrade?
A: Yes. It is a 3.5" desktop-class HDD intended for desktop upgrades. -
Q: What interface does the drive use?
A: SATA III (6.0 Gb/s), backward compatible with 3.0/1.5 Gb/s. -
Q: What cache and performance can I expect?
A: It uses a 256 MB multi-segment cache and published sustained rates near 190–220 MB/s. -
Q: Does this listing include a warranty?
A: OEM listings report a limited 2-year manufacturer warranty. -
Q: Is it suitable for NAS or heavy server use?
A: It is designed for desktop and entry-level home-server/DAS use, not high-duty enterprise NAS workloads.
Specification
- Model number: ST2000DM008
- Capacity: 2 TB
- Form factor: 3.5 inch
- Interface: SATA III (6.0 Gb/s), backward to 3.0/1.5 Gb/s
- Cache (buffer): 256 MB (multi-segmented)
- Sustained transfer rate (published): Approx. 190–220 MB/s (vendor/reseller figures vary)
- Spindle speed / RPM: 7200 rpm
- Average latency (typical): ~4.16 ms (published)
- Typical workload limit: 55 TB/year
- Bytes per sector: 4096 (4K / 512e emulation on some listings)
- Warranty (OEM listings): Limited 2-year warranty (per reseller pages for OEM unit)
- Dimensions (L×W×H): Approx. 146.99 × 101.6 × 20.2 mm (5.79 × 4.01 × 0.8 in)
- Weight: Approx. 415–490 g (varies by listing)
Compatibility
Device compatibility:
- Desktop PCs and workstations with a 3.5" drive bay and SATA power/data connectors.
- All-in-one PCs and entry-level home servers or direct-attached storage (DAS) enclosures that accept 3.5" SATA drives.
OS compatibility:
- Compatible with operating systems that support standard SATA block drives, including Windows, macOS (when used as data storage), and Linux distributions.
Notes:
- The 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).
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2TB Seagate Barracuda 3.5 inch 7200 SATA 3 6GB/s 7200rpm 64MB Cache 8ms Internal Hard Drive - OEM
Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM008 2TB 3.5" Internal SATA HDD
Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM008 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.
With 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.
Features and Benefits
- 2 TB capacity in a standard 3.5-inch desktop form factor for large local storage.
- SATA III (6.0 Gb/s) interface with backward compatibility to SATA II/I (3.0/1.5 Gb/s).
- 256 MB multi-segment cache (buffer) for improved burst performance and multitasking.
- 7200 RPM spindle speed with published sustained transfer rates of approximately 190–220 MB/s for desktop-class performance.
- Designed for desktops, all‑in‑one PCs, home servers and entry‑level DAS environments with a workload rating around 55 TB/year.
- OEM packaging with a limited 2‑year manufacturer warranty (as listed by OEM/reseller pages).
What is in the box
- Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM008 2TB internal 3.5" HDD (OEM packaging)
Product Q&A
-
Q: Is this drive suitable for a desktop PC upgrade?
A: Yes. It is a 3.5" desktop-class HDD intended for desktop upgrades. -
Q: What interface does the drive use?
A: SATA III (6.0 Gb/s), backward compatible with 3.0/1.5 Gb/s. -
Q: What cache and performance can I expect?
A: It uses a 256 MB multi-segment cache and published sustained rates near 190–220 MB/s. -
Q: Does this listing include a warranty?
A: OEM listings report a limited 2-year manufacturer warranty. -
Q: Is it suitable for NAS or heavy server use?
A: It is designed for desktop and entry-level home-server/DAS use, not high-duty enterprise NAS workloads.
- Model number: ST2000DM008
- Capacity: 2 TB
- Form factor: 3.5 inch
- Interface: SATA III (6.0 Gb/s), backward to 3.0/1.5 Gb/s
- Cache (buffer): 256 MB (multi-segmented)
- Sustained transfer rate (published): Approx. 190–220 MB/s (vendor/reseller figures vary)
- Spindle speed / RPM: 7200 rpm
- Average latency (typical): ~4.16 ms (published)
- Typical workload limit: 55 TB/year
- Bytes per sector: 4096 (4K / 512e emulation on some listings)
- Warranty (OEM listings): Limited 2-year warranty (per reseller pages for OEM unit)
- Dimensions (L×W×H): Approx. 146.99 × 101.6 × 20.2 mm (5.79 × 4.01 × 0.8 in)
- Weight: Approx. 415–490 g (varies by listing)
Device compatibility:
- Desktop PCs and workstations with a 3.5" drive bay and SATA power/data connectors.
- All-in-one PCs and entry-level home servers or direct-attached storage (DAS) enclosures that accept 3.5" SATA drives.
OS compatibility:
- Compatible with operating systems that support standard SATA block drives, including Windows, macOS (when used as data storage), and Linux distributions.
Notes:
- The 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).
Customer Reviews
It was effortless to find here at Flexx the suitable hard disks for my “classic†yet still practical and powerful Mac Pro model. My order of four of these hard disks was shipped the same day, and I received them very well packaged and in perfect condition. They are superb high-quality items and an excellent value for the price.
Excellent super fast service from Flex. Well packaged, very speedy delivery. Superb high quality hard drive and great value for money.
