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Silver 3.5 inch internal hard drive with SATA connectors

Seagate

Seagate BarraCuda ST8000DM004 8TB 5400 RPM SATA 6.0Gb/s 256MB 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-ZCPT-MKS18

High-capacity 8 TB desktop drive with a 256 MB cache and 5400 RPM spindle for bulk storage

  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity8TB
  • RPM5400 RPM
  • Form Factor3.5"
  • 8TB capacity stores massive media libraries
  • 256MB cache speeds up frequent file access
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface enables fast data transfer
  • 5400 RPM spindle balances performance and quiet operation
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard desktop bays

Capacity and Interface

The Seagate BarraCuda ST8000DM004 is an 8TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive with a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. It spins at 5400 RPM and provides a 256MB cache for everyday desktop workloads.

Ideal Uses and Limits

This drive suits builders who need high-capacity bulk storage for media libraries, backups or network-attached storage arrays. Buyers who want faster random access for an operating system or primary applications should look at solid-state alternatives.

Deciding Specification

The 5400 RPM spindle speed determines the drive’s sustained transfer rate and access latency, making it the key figure for deciding whether this unit matches your performance requirements.

Highlights

  • 8TB capacity stores massive media libraries
  • 256MB cache speeds up frequent file access
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface enables fast data transfer
  • 5400 RPM spindle balances performance and quiet operation
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard desktop bays

Specifications

BrandSeagate
Part NumberST8000DM004
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity8TB
RPM5400 RPM
Form Factor3.5"

Questions about this item

Should I choose the 5400 RPM or 7200 RPM version of this BarraCuda 8TB drive?

The product is specified at 5400 RPM; the 7200 RPM figure appears only in the manufacturer highlights, so the drive you receive will run at 5400 RPM.

What does the 5400 RPM speed mean for actual desktop use?

At 5400 RPM the drive delivers steady throughput for bulk storage, media libraries and backups, while keeping noise and power draw lower than faster-spinning models.

How does the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface limit real-world transfer rates?

The SATA 6.0Gb/s link caps the theoretical maximum at 6 Gb/s, so sustained reads and writes will top out around the drive’s own media speed, well below the interface ceiling.

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