{"product_id":"4tb-seagate-barracuda-3-5-inch-sata-3-6gb-s-5400rpm-256mb-cache-8ms-internal-hard-drive-oem","title":"4TB Seagate Barracuda 3.5 inch SATA 3 6GB\/s 5400rpm 256MB Cache 8ms Internal Hard Drive - OEM","description":"\u003ch3\u003e4TB Seagate Barracuda 3.5 inch SATA 3 6GB\/s 5400rpm 256MB Cache 8ms Internal Hard Drive - OEM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeagate Barracuda 4TB (ST4000DM004)\u003c\/strong\u003e is a desktop-class 3.5-inch internal hard drive that balances high capacity with low power use and quiet operation. With a 4 TB formatted capacity, SATA III (6.0 Gb\/s) interface (backward compatible with SATA II\/I), a 256 MB multi-segmented cache and a 5400 RPM fluid-dynamic bearing spindle, this Barracuda model is targeted at desktop PCs, all‑in‑one systems, entry-level DAS\/home server environments and users who need large, low‑power bulk storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe drive delivers sustained transfer rates up to ~190 MB\/s (outer tracks), a workload rating around 55 TB\/year and high load\/unload cycle endurance, making it suitable for mainstream storage, media libraries and backup volumes where quiet operation and energy efficiency matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 TB desktop-class storage capacity for large media libraries and backups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5-inch form factor for easy installation in desktop PCs, all‑in‑one systems and entry-level DAS\/enclosures.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSATA III (6.0 Gb\/s) interface, backward compatible with SATA II\/I for broad motherboard and enclosure support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e256 MB multi-segmented cache (Multi-Tier Caching) improves responsiveness for common desktop workloads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5400 RPM spindle with fluid dynamic bearing reduces power draw and acoustic noise compared with 7200 RPM drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorkload rating ~55 TB\/year and ~600,000 load\/unload cycles for typical desktop\/home server reliability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOEM variant—ideal for system builders and users purchasing drives for integration (packaging and accessory contents vary).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is in the box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e(1) 4TB Seagate Barracuda 3.5 inch SATA 3 HDD\u003c\/p\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 compatible with my desktop PC?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — any desktop with a 3.5\" drive bay and SATA interface supports this drive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e Is this a CMR or SMR drive?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Some Barracuda SKUs in this family use SMR; verify vendor SKU notes before purchase.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e What is the warranty for the OEM unit?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e OEM\/retail warranty typically is 2 years but can vary by seller and channel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e Is this suitable for high-performance gaming or editing work?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e It’s optimized for high-capacity, low-power storage rather than high IOPS workloads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e What transfer speeds can I expect?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Typical sustained transfer rates are quoted up to ~190 MB\/s on outer tracks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eManufacturer \/ Model:\u003c\/b\u003e Seagate Barracuda ST4000DM004\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/b\u003e 4 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 compatible with SATA II\/I\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSpindle speed:\u003c\/b\u003e 5400 RPM (fluid dynamic bearing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCache \/ Buffer:\u003c\/b\u003e 256 MB multi-segmented cache (Multi-Tier Caching)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSustained transfer rate (max, outer diameter):\u003c\/b\u003e Up to ~190 MB\/s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWorkload rate limit:\u003c\/b\u003e ~55 TB\/year (typical)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLoad \/ Unload cycles:\u003c\/b\u003e ~600,000\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePower (typical operating):\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 3–4 W (varies by spec sheet\/vendor listing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAdvanced \/ recording technology:\u003c\/b\u003e Shingled Magnetic Recording (SMR) for some SKUs in this family (see vendor notes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePhysical dimensions (L×W×H):\u003c\/b\u003e ~146.99 mm × 101.85 mm × 20.2 mm (5.787 in × 4.01 in × 0.795 in)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTypical operating temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 0°C to 60°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNon-recoverable read error rate:\u003c\/b\u003e Vendor-listed values (approximately 1 per 10^14–10^15 bits; 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