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Seagate BarraCuda Compute ST2000DM008 2 TB
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Seagate ST2000DM008
Placement
built-in
Type
HDD
Features
for PC
Volume
2 TB
Form factor
3.5 "
Connection
SATA3
Manufacturer's warranty
2 years
Cache memory
256 MB
Record technology
SMR
RPM
7200 rpm
Data transfer rate
220 MB/s
Plates
1
Operation power consumption
8 W
Standby power consumption
5.4 W
MTBF (on/off)
300 K
Size
147x102x26 mm
Weight
415 g
Official Website
seagate.com
Added to E-Catalog
September 2018
High read and write speed by HDD standards. Cache 256 MB.

The Seagate BarraCuda Compute 2018 3.5″ internal hard drive is part of the consumer HDD series, featuring models ranging from a modest 500 GB to a substantial 8 TB. It is positioned as an affordable mid-range product, designed for use in hardware configurations of multipurpose home and gaming systems. The capacity of this model is 2 TB, which is one of the most popular sizes. Many users find that 1 TB models are insufficient, as AAA game titles and video content have significantly increased in size in recent years.

It can be installed in workstations operating without heavy input/output subsystem loads. It boasts high (by HDD standards) read and write speeds (up to 220 MB/s), a substantial cache size (256 MB), and a reduced chassis thickness. Inside the Seagate BarraCuda Compute ST2000DM008 hard drive, there is a high-capacity magnetic disk and a pair of advanced SMR heads for reading/writing. The maximum data transfer speed of the SATA3 interface is (600 MB/s). The proprietary MTC (Multi-Tier Cache) technology optimizes data streams and enhances overall performance. It demonstrates moderate power consumption (5 W in standby) and also features a high rotation speed (7200 RPM), which minimizes delays.

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Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM008. HDD capacity: 2 TB HDD speed: 7200 RPM Storage drive buffer size: 256 MB HDD size: 3.5"

HDD capacity. SSD Attitude. Coupled with Intel Optane memory a revolutionary class of non-volatile memory BarraCuda hard dri... moreves deliver it all. - SSD-like performance and responsiveness - Massive capacity - Twice the speed of standard drives for boot and load applications - Affordability with zero compromises Versatile. Fast. Dependable. BarraCuda leads the industry with the highest capacities for desktops and mobile computers. With drives available up to 12 TB the BarraCuda portfolio is a great option for upgrades at any price point. The uncompromising BarraCuda Pro marries industry-leading storage capacity with 7200-RPM spin speeds for snappy performance and load times when gaming or performing heavy workloads. BarraCuda Pro also comes equipped with a 5-year limited warranty. 3.5-Inch BarraCuda Hard Drives Deliver! Rock-solid reliability built on over 20 years of BarraCuda innovation. Versatile mix of capacity and price point options to fit any budget. Multi-Tier Caching Technology for excellent hard drive performance. Multi-Tier Caching Technology All hard drives in the BarraCuda family come equipped with Multi-Tier Caching Technology (MTC). MTC takes your PC to new performance levels so you can load applications and files faster than ever before. By applying intelligent layers of NAND Flash DRAM and media cache technologies BarraCuda delivers improved read and write performance by optimising data flow. BarraCuda Pro Comes With Rescue Data Recovery Plans Your data matters. And you rely on it. Rescue Data Recovery Plans provide peace of mind for creative pros and performance PC users alike and now they come standard on BarraCuda Pro. Whether there is a hard drive mechanical issue or something accidently happened to your drive Seagate has got you covered. A Rescue Data Recovery Plan gives you access to experienced data recovery experts who deliver a 95% customer satisfaction rating. Purchase a BarraCuda Pro drive and you are covered for 2 years thats 2 years you dont ever have to worry about the data on your hard drive. Trusted Dependability The BarraCuda family of reliable hard drives is here to stay for years to come. Experience For more than 20 years Seagate has manufactured and delivered the super-reliable BarraCuda family of drives BarraCuda Seagate's drive-reliability data simply speaks for itself and the BarraCuda family is often recognised by leading publications and customers. Worry less with a hard drive that has your back BarraCuda Pro comes equipped with a 5-year limited warranty.
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Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM008 2Tb 3.5" 7200Rpm 256Mb Cache Sata Iii Interna ST2000DM008

HDD capacity. SSD Attitude.Coupled with Intel Optane memory, a revolutionary class of non-volatile memory, BarraCuda hard dri... moreves deliver it all.-...
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Seagate ST2000DM008

Versatile.Fast.Dependable.- BarraCuda leads the industry with the highest capacities for desktops and mobile computers.With d... morerives available up to 12 TB, the BarraCuda portfolio is a great option for upgrades at any price point.The uncompromising BarraCuda Pro marries industry-leading storage capacity with 7,200-RPM spin speeds for snappy performance and load times when gaming or performing heavy workloads.BarraCuda Pro also comes equipped with a 5-year limited warranty.3.5-Inch BarraCuda Hard Drives Deliver!.- Rock-solid reliability built on over 20 years of BarraCuda innovation.Versatile mix of capacity and price point options to fit any budget.Multi-Tier Caching Technology for excellent hard drive performance.Multi-Tier Caching Technology.- All hard drives in the BarraCuda family come equipped with Multi-Tier Caching Technology (MTC).MTC takes your PC to new performance levels, so you can load applications and files faster than ever before.By applying intelligent layers of NAND Flash, DRAM and media cache technologies, BarraCuda delivers improved read and write performance by optimising data flow.BarraCuda Pro Comes With Rescue Data Recovery Plans.- Your data matters.And you rely on it.Rescue Data Recovery Plans provide peace of mind for creative pros and performance PC users alike, and now they come standard on BarraCuda Pro.Whether there is a hard drive mechanical issue or something accidently happened to your drive, Seagate has got you covered.A Rescue Data Recovery Plan gives you access to experienced data recovery experts who deliver a 95% customer satisfaction rating.Purchase a BarraCuda Pro drive and you are covered for 2 years — that´s 2 years you don´t ever have to worry about the data on your hard drive.Trusted Dependability.- The BarraCuda family of reliable hard drives is here to stay, for years to come.Experience — For more than 20 years, Seagate has manufactured and delivered the super-reliable BarraCuda family of drives BarraCuda — Seagate´s drive-reliability data simply speaks for itself, and the BarraCuda family is often recognised by leading publications and customers.Worry less with a hard drive that has your back — BarraCuda Pro comes equipped with a 5-year limited warranty.Specifications:- HDD size:3.5´´.- HDD capacity:2000 GB.- HDD speed:7200 RPM.- Interface:Serial ATA III.- Type:HDD.- Component for:PC.- Storage drive buffer size256 MB.- HDD number of heads2.- Average latency6 ms.- SMART technologyYes.- Bytes per sector4096.- Start/stop cycles600000.- Power.- Operating voltage5 / 12 V.- Start-up current2 A.- Operational conditions.- Operating temperature (T-T)0.- 60 °C.- Storage temperature (T-T)-40.- 70 °C.- Operational conditions.- Operating relative humidity (H-H)5.- 90%.- Storage relative humidity (H-H)5.- 95%.- Operating vibration0.25 G.- Non-operating vibration3 G.- Operating altitude-304.- 3048 m.- Non-operating altitude-304.- 12192 m.- Operating shock80 G.- Non-operating shock350 G.- Technical
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Seagate BarraCuda 2TB 3.5" SATA III Desktop HDD/Hard Drive 7200rpm

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Seagate Seagate 2TB Barracuda HDD 7200RPM 256MB Cache Internal Hard Drive (ST2000DM008) ST2000DM008

Add high-capacity storage to your PC, thanks to the Seagate Barracuda 2TB Internal Hard Drive. Armed with 2TB, there’ll be pl... moreenty of room for your favourite games, precious memories, creative projects, and so much more. Powerful SATA III connectivity and 256MB cache work in tandem to deliver rapid responsiveness and max data transfer rates of up to 156MB/s. What’s more, the 3.5’’ form factor means you can easily instal this hard drive in a wide range of PC cases. Seagate Barracuda 2TB Internal Hard Drive at a Glance: 2TB capacity 3.5’’ form factor 256MB internal cache 7200 RPM SATA III connectivity – max data transfer 156MB/s Premium Storage Armed with the Seagate Barracuda 2TB Internal Hard Drive, you’ll have everything you need to expand your computer’s storage space. Take advantage of the 2TB capacity to house your gaming library, work files, projects, and so much more. All of which you can access as and when you need to with ease, thanks to powerful SATA III connectivity and transfer rates of up to 156MB/s. What’s more, the 3.5’’ form factor means you can instal this internal hard drive in a wide range of PC cases, home servers, and even DAS devices.
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Model overview based on user reviews  
The Seagate BarraCuda Compute hard drive series offers a range of capacities and is widely available, making it a popular choice for budget-conscious consumers. Many users appreciate its affordability and decent speed, especially for models like the ST2000DM006 and ST2000DM008, which are noted for their quiet operation and good performance. However, there are significant concerns regarding the reliability of certain models, particularly the ST1000DM010, which has received numerous complaints about noise, vibration, and early failure. Some users report issues like crackling sounds, overheating, and spontaneous shutdowns, leading to a lack of confidence in the product's longevity. While some users have had positive experiences with no issues over several years, others recommend considering alternative brands or investing in SSDs for better reliability. Overall, while the Seagate BarraCuda Compute series offers good value for money, potential buyers should be aware of the mixed reviews regarding its durability and performance.
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according to some reviews (almost all), the Russian Post probably tried
3 December 2020 
works flawlessly for the 6th month already, 2100 hours without any complaints, got it for 3700 at that time and now there's no 2TB 7200rpm and 256MB cache disk from WD.
speed and reading (especially small files, which are so important for games) no competitors full 2TB of recording using SMR
full 2tb when recording using SMR - long-term storage of information
Maksim Egorovuse Seagate ST2000DM008 few months
I like it. There was no loss of information.
18 August 2021 
Bought this drive over a year ago. All sectors are intact, and it doesn't heat beyond 33 degrees.
A good hard drive in terms of price and quality ratio. If you're careful and don't hit the hard drive against the case during installation, it will work great! The response time is good.
There can be spindle knocking. But it's rare. So, everything's OK.
Nash Kanaluse Seagate ST1000DM010 more than year
Recommended for purchase
30 March 2020 
Great hard drive for the price
quiet, optimal price per TB of volume, 4000 hours of operation so far, normal flight, temperature 33 degrees.
no - but defects happen everywhere, now the price in Citylink has risen - I took it for 7490 rubles - now the price is 8690 rubles
Andreyuse Seagate ST4000DM004 more than year
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Long awaited progress

The Seagate Barracuda ST2000DM008 is the most breakthrough hard drive in recent years among inexpensive 3.5-inch models. Compared to the previous revision of the 2 terabyte Barracuda, as well as HDDs from other brands equipped with a small 64 MB RAM cache, the new product received a downright gigantic 256 MB cache. Previously, only solid-state drives could boast such a large buffer.

Faster than SSD

Used by the hard drive's cache RAM to process small files at lightning speed, although 256MB isn't that small. The speed of linear reading and writing of large files, thanks to high-density magnetic plates, the new Barracuda is 220 MB / s. On the one hand, this is twice as slow as reading SATA TLC SSD drives, on the other hand, three times as much as they write (taking into account the speed reduction when the SLC cache is full). If desired, this HDD can even be used as the only system drive in a PC.

With no restrictions

In addition, a hard drive is not limited by the number of write cycles like an SSD. This makes the Barracuda better suited for professional use that requires writing, erasing and then rewriting large amounts of data. Well, for games that now weigh 100+ GB each, HDD is also more profitable. The manufacturer claims a recommended load of up to 2400 hours per year or 55 TB of overwritten data per year. Simply put, typical work is allowed for eight hours a day, five days a week, but not around the clock — this is already a privilege of the older series of Seagate HDDs.

Universal Soldier

All in all, the Barracuda ST2000DM008 is fast, inexpensive per gigabyte, and perhaps the most versatile hard drive in Seagate's range, except for being a little noisy due to the high spindle speed (7200 rpm). If you're looking for an extremely quiet solution, look no further than the IronWolf series for NAS and SkyHawk for video surveillance systems, both with 5400 rpm.