Seagate® BarraCuda® Compute 2TB 3.5″ HDD
Original price was: R2,199.00.R1,699.00Current price is: R1,699.00. inc. VAT
The Seagate® BarraCuda® 2TB is a tried-and-tested internal desktop hard drive that delivers generous capacity at an accessible price. Running at 7200 RPM over a SATA 6Gb/s interface with a 256MB cache, it achieves sustained transfer rates of up to 220 MB/s — making it a reliable workhorse for secondary storage, game libraries, and media collections.
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Description
The Classic Storage Workhorse
Few hard drives have earned as much trust as the Seagate® BarraCuda®. The ST2000DM008 carries on that legacy with 2TB of internal desktop storage, combining dependable performance with proven long-term reliability. Whether you’re upgrading your desktop, home server, or entry-level direct-attached storage device, it’s a versatile and dependable choice.
Performance Where It Counts
Spinning at 7200 RPM with a 256MB multi-segmented cache and a SATA 6Gb/s interface supporting transfer rates of 6.0/3.0/1.5 Gb/s, the ST2000DM008 achieves a maximum sustained transfer rate of 220 MB/s. Multi-Tier Caching Technology (MTC) further boosts performance by optimising data flow across intelligent layers of NAND Flash, DRAM, and media cache.
Built to Last
The drive is rated for up to 600,000 load/unload cycles and an annualised workload rate of 55TB/year, making it well-suited to the demands of everyday desktop use. S.M.A.R.T. monitoring keeps tabs on drive health over time.
Key Highlights:
- 2TB Capacity | 3.5″ Form Factor
- SATA 6Gb/s Interface | 7200RPM
- Max. Sustained Transfer Rate: 220 MB/s
- 256MB Cache | Multi-Tier Caching Technology (MTC)
- 600,000 Load/Unload Cycles
- S.M.A.R.T. Support
- Model: ST2000DM008
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Additional information
| Weight | 0.5 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 10.2 × 14.7 × 2 cm |
| Bytes per Sector | 4,096 |
| Capacity | 2TB |
| Rotational Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Recording Technology | SMR |
| Cache | 256MB Multi-segmented |
| Max. Sustained Transfer Rate | 220MB/s |
| Power-On Hours | 2,400 per Year (24×7) |
| Workload Rate Limit | 55TB/year |
| Power Management | Startup Power: 2A |
| Environment/Temp. | Operating: 0°C Ambient Min. |
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