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.

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).