Seagate BarraCuda 2TB 7200 RPM 3.5-Inch SATA Internal Hard Drive – ST2000DM008

The Seagate BarraCuda 2TB Internal Hard Drive (ST2000DM008) is a desktop storage solution designed for home computers, office desktops, multimedia storage and general-purpose PC storage expansion.

Featuring 2TB capacity, a 7200 RPM spindle speed, 256MB cache and SATA 6Gb/s connectivity, the BarraCuda provides additional internal storage for documents, software, photographs, videos, games and other digital files.

Its industry-standard 3.5-inch form factor makes it suitable for compatible desktop computer systems equipped with the required SATA interface and drive bay.

Key Features

1. High-Capacity 2TB Storage

The Seagate BarraCuda offers 2TB of storage space, allowing users to store extensive digital file collections.

It is suitable for:

• Office documents and business files
• Photographs and videos
• Desktop software and applications
• Music and multimedia
• Game installations
• Personal file backups

2. 7200 RPM Rotational Speed

The ST2000DM008 model operates at 7200 RPM, providing a higher rotational speed than the 5400 RPM ST2000DM005 variant.

Actual performance depends on workload, file size, system configuration and recording technology.

3. SATA 6Gb/s Interface

The drive uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface for connecting to compatible desktop motherboards.

The interface supports SATA 6Gb/s, 3Gb/s and 1.5Gb/s operation.

4. 256MB Cache Memory

Equipped with 256MB of multisegmented cache memory, the drive uses onboard caching to support data management during read and write operations.

5. Maximum Sustained Read Rate up to 220 MB/s

The ST2000DM008 has a manufacturer-specified maximum sustained outer-diameter read rate of 220 MB/s.

This is a maximum specification under particular conditions, not a guaranteed transfer speed for every workload.

6. 3.5-Inch Desktop Form Factor

The standard 3.5-inch design is suitable for compatible desktop towers and workstations with available SATA drive bays.

This is an internal hard disk and is not intended for direct USB connection without a compatible external enclosure or adapter.

7. BarraCuda Storage Technology

The ST2000DM008 uses Shingled Magnetic Recording (SMR) technology.

This technology supports high-density storage but can experience reduced sustained write performance during certain workloads, particularly repeated large rewrites.

8. Everyday Desktop Storage

The BarraCuda 2TB is suitable for general-purpose storage expansion, including multimedia collections, software installations, documents and personal files.

9. Two-Year Limited Warranty

The drive is listed with a 2-year limited manufacturer warranty, subject to applicable regional warranty terms.

Technical Specifications