SEAGATE Barracuda 2TB 7200 RPM Desktop HDD
MPN SEAGATE-BARRACUDA-2TB-7200RPM · Brand Seagate
The Seagate BarraCuda ST2000DM008 is a 2TB 7200RPM 3.5-inch desktop hard drive with a 256MB cache and SATA 6Gb/s interface, delivering up to 220MB/s sustained transfer speeds for reliable everyday PC storage
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Overview
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
Datasheet
| Warranty | 2 Years |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Cache | 256MB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Model | ST2000DM008 |
| Heads/Disks | 2/1 |
| Halogen Free | Yes |
| Rohs Compliance | Yes |
| Bytes Per Sector | 4096 |
| Idle Average (W) | 3.0W |
| Startup Power (A) | 2 |
| Depth (Mm/In, Max) | 146.99mm/5.787in |
| Load/Unload Cycles | 300,000 |
| Width (Mm/In, Max) | 101.85mm/4.010in |
| Height (Mm/In, Max) | 20.20mm/0.795in |
| Nonoperating (Ambient) | -40°C – 70°C |
| Operating (Ambient, Min) | 0°C |
| Operating (Drive Case, Max) | 60°C |
| Operating Mode, Typical (W) | 4.3 |
| Workload Rate Limit (Tb/Year) | 55 |
| Power-On Hours Per Year (24×7) | 2400 |
| Voltage Tolerance, Inc. Noise (5V) | ±5% |
| Voltage Tolerance, Inc. Noise (12V) | ±10% |
| Sata Transfer Rates Supported (Gb/S) | 6.0/3.0/1.5 |
| Standby Mode/Sleep Mode, Typical (W) | 0.3/0.3 |
| Max. Sustained Transfer Rate Od (Mb/S) | 220MB/s |
| Nonrecoverable Read Errors Per Bits Read, Max | 1 per 10E14 |
