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Seagate

Seagate Archive HDD v2 ST8000AS0002 8TB 5900 RPM 128MB SATA 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-ZC8M-JE7AZ MPN ST8000AS0002

An 8 TB, 5900 RPM SATA desktop drive with 128 MB cache, built for energy-efficient long-term storage in high-density servers

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity8TB
  • RPM5900 RPM
  • Cache128MB
  • FeaturesSupersized capacity, energy efficiency and lowest TCO: Seaga

Options 8TB Standard Model

  • 8TB capacity stores massive archives on one drive
  • 5900 RPM spindle reduces power draw and heat output
  • 128MB cache smooths burst read and write traffic
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface fits standard desktop and server bays
  • 5 inch form factor enables high-density multi-drive deployments

Purpose-built archive storage

This 8TB Seagate Archive HDD v2 is a 3.5-inch SATA 6.0Gb/s internal hard drive designed for online long-term storage. Its 5900 RPM spindle speed and 128MB cache prioritise energy efficiency and low total cost of ownership. The drive targets server environments and users who need maximum capacity per watt for cold data retention.

Upgrade from smaller or faster drives

It replaces lower-capacity mechanical drives when the goal is to consolidate archives onto fewer spindles. The jump is worth it when sequential throughput matters less than raw capacity and power draw. Buyers who need low-latency random access or sustained write performance for active workloads should look elsewhere.

Standard 3.5-inch SATA installation

The bare drive fits any 3.5-inch bay with standard SATA data and power cables; dimensions are 146.99mm long, 101.60mm wide and 26.11mm high. RV balancing helps vibration tolerance in dense enclosures. Shingled magnetic recording can cause write slowdowns if the drive is used for frequent random writes or as a primary OS volume.

Highlights

  • 8TB capacity stores massive archives on one drive
  • 5900 RPM spindle reduces power draw and heat output
  • 128MB cache smooths burst read and write traffic
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface fits standard desktop and server bays
  • 5 inch form factor enables high-density multi-drive deployments

Specifications

BrandSeagate
SeriesArchive HDD v2
ModelST8000AS0002
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity8TB
RPM5900 RPM
Cache128MB
FeaturesSupersized capacity, energy efficiency and lowest TCO:
Seagate brings over 30 years of trusted storage reliability to the growing need for online long-term storage.
Industry's best cost/GB/watt 8TB hard drive.
Engineered for 24x7 workloads of 180TB per year.
Drive down costs with up to 1.33TB-per-disk hard drive technology.
SATA 6Gb/s interface optimizes burst performance.
Seagate AcuTrac servo technology delivers dependable performance.
Free Seagate DiskWizard software allows you to install 5TB, 6TB and 8TB hard drives in Windows without UEFI BIOS.
Seagate Secure models provide hard
UsageIdeal for Servers
Form Factor3.5"
Height (maximum)26.11mm
Width (maximum)101.60mm
Length (maximum)146.99mm
Shipping weight0.90 kg
Package size210 × 156 × 112 mm

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Questions about this item

What are the exact dimensions of this 3.5" drive so I can confirm it fits my bay?

The drive measures 146.99mm long, 101.60mm wide and 26.11mm high, matching the standard 3.5" form factor.

Does this bare drive come with the SATA data and power cables needed for installation?

The bare drive packaging includes only the drive itself; SATA data and power cables must be sourced separately from your system or enclosure.

How often should I rewrite the data on this 8TB SMR drive to prevent bit rot during long-term storage?

SMR technology handles background data management automatically; no scheduled rewrites are required under normal archival use.

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