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Silver 3.5-inch bare hard drive with exposed circuit board and SATA connectors

Seagate

Seagate BarraCuda ST4000DM004 4TB 5400 RPM 256MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-BTEQ-X716Z MPN ST4000DM004

A 4TB 3.5-inch SATA desktop hard drive with 5400 RPM and 256MB cache for daily computing storage

  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity4TB
  • RPM5400 RPM
  • Cache256MB
  • FeaturesVersatile HDDs for all your PC needs bring you industry-lead
  • UsageFor Daily Computing

Options 4TB 5400RPM

  • 4 TB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 256 MB cache speeds up frequent data access
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface enables fast burst transfers
  • 5400 RPM spindle balances performance and power draw
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard desktop bays

4 TB desktop storage

The Seagate BarraCuda ST4000DM004 is a 3.5 inch internal hard drive built for daily computing workloads. It connects over a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and spins at 5400 RPM with a 256MB cache. The 4TB capacity suits home servers, all-in-one PCs and desktop upgrades.

Thermals and power

Advanced power modes conserve energy without compromising performance during normal use. The drive operates within standard 3.5 inch thermal envelopes for desktop chassis. Acoustic output remains typical for a 5400 RPM spindle in idle and seek operations.

Upgrade path and limits

This drive replaces smaller mechanical disks when bulk capacity is the priority. The jump is worth it for media libraries, backups and archival storage that exceed current volumes. Buyers who need SSD latency or sustained throughput for heavy workloads should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • 4 TB capacity stores large media libraries
  • 256 MB cache speeds up frequent data access
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface enables fast burst transfers
  • 5400 RPM spindle balances performance and power draw
  • 5 inch form factor fits standard desktop bays

Specifications

BrandSeagate
SeriesBarraCuda
ModelST4000DM004
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity4TB
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 4TB for desktops, BarraCuda leads the market with the widest range of storage options available.
Advanced Power modes help save energy without sacrificing performance.1
SATA 6Gb/s interface optimizes burst performance.1
Seagate Secure models provide Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) hardware-based data security and deliver an Instant Secure Erase feature for safe, fast and
UsageFor Daily Computing
Form Factor3.5"
Height (maximum)20.17mm
Width (maximum)101.60mm
Length (maximum)146.99mm
Shipping weight0.43 kg
Package size146 × 102 × 19 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I install the 3.5" SATA drive and what step is often missed?

Mount the drive using the 101.60mm width and 146.99mm length screw holes, connect SATA data and power cables, then initialise and format the 4TB volume in the operating system — the formatting step is frequently overlooked.

What maintenance or replacement will the 5400 RPM drive need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required; the drive runs until wear or failure, at which point the entire unit is replaced and data is restored from backup.

What limit appears first during sustained use of the 256MB cache drive?

The 5400 RPM rotational speed caps sustained transfer rates, so long sequential workloads hit the mechanical throughput ceiling before the cache or SATA 6.0Gb/s interface saturates.

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