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Silver 3.5 inch internal hard drive with SATA connectors and circuit board visible

Seagate

Seagate BarraCuda ST2000DM005 2TB 5400 RPM 256MB SATA 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-94AK-Y6RQY MPN ST2000DM005

A 2 TB 3.5" SATA desktop hard drive spinning at 5400 RPM with 256 MB cache for everyday computing

  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity2TB
  • RPM5400 RPM
  • Cache256MB
  • FeaturesVersatile HDDs for all your PC needs bring you industry-lead
  • UsageFor Daily Computing
  • 2TB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • 256MB cache accelerates frequent file access
  • 5400 RPM spindle reduces power draw and noise
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface enables fast burst transfers
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays

2 TB SATA drive for everyday computing

The Seagate BarraCuda ST2000DM005 provides 2 TB of storage on a 3.5 inch form factor with a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. It spins at 5400 RPM and includes a 256 MB cache to handle daily computing workloads. The drive suits desktop builders who need reliable capacity for documents, media and backups.

Thermals noise and power in normal use

Advanced power modes reduce energy draw during idle periods without sacrificing responsiveness. The 5400 RPM spindle speed keeps operating noise low compared to faster drives. Standard 3.5 inch dimensions of 20.20 mm height, 101.85 mm width and 146.99 mm length fit typical desktop bays.

What the bundle changes

Retail or OEM packing may vary, so the drive may arrive without cables, mounting screws or software utilities. Buyers who need a SATA data cable, a power adapter or cloning software must source those separately. The drive itself is ready for installation in any compatible 3.5 inch bay.

Highlights

  • 2TB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • 256MB cache accelerates frequent file access
  • 5400 RPM spindle reduces power draw and noise
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface enables fast burst transfers
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard desktop drive bays

Specifications

BrandSeagate
SeriesBarraCuda
ModelST2000DM005
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity2TB
RPM5400 RPM
Cache256MB
FeaturesVersatile HDDs for all your PC needs bring you industry-leading excellence in personal computing.
For over 20 years the BarraCuda family has delivered super-reliable storage for the hard drive industry.
Capacities up to 8TB for desktops, BarraCuda leads the market with the widest range of storage options available.
Advanced Power modes help save energy without sacrificing performance.
SATA 6Gb/s interface optimizes burst performance.
UsageFor Daily Computing
Form Factor3.5"
Height (maximum)20.20mm
Width (maximum)101.85mm
Length (maximum)146.99mm
Shipping weight0.68 kg
Package size178 × 127 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the 3.5" SATA drive and what step do people often miss?

Mount the 146.99mm × 101.85mm × 20.20mm drive in a 3.5" bay, connect the SATA 6.0Gb/s data cable and the SATA power cable, then initialise the 2TB volume in Disk Management — the step many skip.

What maintenance or replacement will the ST2000DM005 need later?

No routine maintenance is required; plan to replace the 5400 RPM drive if SMART attributes report reallocated sectors or if the 256MB cache can no longer mask latency during daily computing workloads.

What limit appears first under sustained use on this 5400 RPM model?

The 5400 RPM spindle speed caps sustained throughput before the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface or the 256MB cache become bottlenecks during long write sequences.

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