Seagate BarraCuda 3.5", 2TB, 7200 RPM, 256MB, SATA 6 Gb/s - hard drive

The Seagate BarraCuda 2TB hard drive provides reliable storage with high performance, suitable for desktop PCs, home servers, and entry-level DAS devices. Building on over 20 years of trusted performance, the BarraCuda family offers versatile solutions for personal computing needs. This model features advanced power modes to save energy and a SATA 6 Gb/s interface to optimize burst performance.

With a 256MB multi-segmented cache and a 7,200 RPM rotational speed, the BarraCuda 2TB ensures fast and dependable performance for your storage needs.

Key Specifications

• Capacity: 2TB
• Standard Model Number: ST2000DM008
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Max. Sustained Transfer Rate: 220MB/s
• Cache: 256MB
• Rotational Speed: 7,200 RPM
• Load/Unload Cycles: 600,000
• Power-On Hours per Year: 2,400
• Workload Rate Limit: 55TB/year
• Limited Warranty: 2 years
• Operating Mode Power Consumption: 5.1W
• Idling Average Power Consumption: 3.9W
• Standby Mode Power Consumption: 0.3W
• Dimensions: 20.2mm x 101.85mm x 146.99mm
• Weight: 490g

Explore Other Options
The primary differences between this Seagate BarraCuda 2TB model and the ST2000DM005 lie in their rotational speeds and cache sizes. This model, ST2000DM008, offers a 7,200 RPM rotational speed and a 256MB cache for higher performance. In contrast, the ST2000DM005 features a 5,400 RPM rotational speed and a 256MB cache. Both models share the same reliability and comprehensive data protection features.