SEAGATE Barracuda 2TB 7200 RPM Desktop HDD

The Seagate BarraCuda ST2000DM008 is a 3.5-inch internal desktop hard drive offering 2TB of storage capacity at 7200RPM spindle speed. Designed for everyday personal computing workloads, it uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface (backward-compatible with 6.0, 3.0, and 1.5Gb/s host controllers) and delivers a maximum sustained outer-diameter transfer rate of 220MB/s, making it well-suited for loading operating systems, applications, and large media libraries. The drive ships with a 256MB cache buffer and incorporates Seagate’s Multi-Tier Caching Technology (MTC), which layers NAND Flash, DRAM, and media cache to optimise read and write data flow and reduce latency during common desktop tasks. The single-platter, dual-head design (2 heads, 1 disk) uses 4096-byte sectors, balancing capacity density with data integrity. Power consumption is modest for a 7200RPM class drive: typical operating draw is 4.3W, idle averages 3.0W, and standby/sleep drops to 0.3W — helping contain system energy costs without compromising performance. Startup current draw is rated at 2A. Reliability specs include a nonrecoverable read error rate of no more than 1 per 10^14 bits read and a rated load/unload cycle count of 300,000. The workload rate limit is 55TB per year at up to 2,400 power-on hours annually, positioning this drive for home desktop and light prosumer use rather than 24/7 server operation. The drive operates between 0°C and 60°C (case, max) and tolerates non-operating ambient temperatures 40°C to 70°C. It meets RoHS compliance standards and is manufactured halogen-free. Physical dimensions are 146.99 mm (D) × 101.85 mm (W) × 20.20 mm (H), fitting standard 3.5-inch desktop bays. Seagate covers this drive with a 2-year limited warranty. DiscWizard software is available from Seagate to assist with drive cloning, partitioning, and data migration. Verified Specifications: – Model: ST2000DM008 – Capacity: 2TB – Spindle Speed: 7200RPM – Interface: SATA 6Gb/s (6.0/3.0/1.5 Gb/s compatible) – Cache: 256MB – Max Sustained Transfer Rate (OD): 220MB/s – Bytes Per Sector: 4096 – Heads / Disks: 2 / 1 – Load/Unload Cycles: 300,000 – Workload Rate Limit: 55TB/year – Power-On Hours (rated): 2,400 hrs/year – Operating Power (typical): 4.3W – Idle Power: 3.0W – Standby/Sleep Power: 0.3W / 0.3W – Operating Temperature: 0°C–60°C (case max) – Non-Operating Temperature: -40°C–70°C – Dimensions (D×W×H): 146.99mm × 101.85mm × 20.20mm – RoHS Compliant: Yes | Halogen Free: Yes – Warranty: 2 Years