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Silver 2.5 inch laptop hard drive bare drive 7mm height

Seagate

Seagate FireCuda ST2000LX001 2TB 2.5" 5400 RPM 128MB laptop hard drive

SKU CH-2GND-XTTTK MPN ST2000LX001

A 2 TB hybrid drive with 128 MB cache and flash-accelerated technology for faster load times in a 7 mm 2.5 inch form factor

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity2TB
  • Cache128MB
  • Average Latency5.6ms
  • RPM5400 RPM

Capacity 2TB

  • 500GB
  • 1TB
  • 2TB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Flash-accelerated technology loads games up to 5x faster than standard HDDs
  • 2TB capacity stores up to 80x 25GB games in a 7mm thin drive
  • Multi-Tier Caching Technology uses NAND flash, DRAM and media caching for quicker application launches
  • 128MB cache and 5400 RPM deliver responsive performance for gaming and productivity
  • Green Hybrid feature reduces power consumption to extend drive life and lower running costs

2TB hybrid laptop drive

The Seagate FireCuda ST2000LX001 combines a 2TB mechanical platter with NAND flash cache in a 2.5-inch, 7mm form factor. It connects via SATA 6.0Gb/s and spins at 5400 RPM with a 128MB DRAM buffer. The hybrid design targets gamers and creators who want larger libraries than a pure SSD allows without sacrificing all speed gains.

Sustained load behaviour

Multi-Tier Caching Technology keeps hot data in flash so repeated game loads and application launches stay quick after the first run. The Green Hybrid feature lowers power draw during long sessions, reducing heat in thin chassis. Average latency sits at 5.6ms when the cache misses, so heavy write streams will revert to conventional 5400 RPM throughput.

Before you order

Verify your laptop accepts a 7mm 2.5-inch SATA drive and that the bay or caddy matches the 69.85mm by 100.35mm footprint. The drive ships bare without brackets or screws, so reuse the original mounting hardware. Systems limited to SATA 3.0Gb/s will work but cap the interface at half the rated 6.0Gb/s bandwidth.

Highlights

  • Flash-accelerated technology loads games up to 5x faster than standard HDDs
  • 2TB capacity stores up to 80x 25GB games in a 7mm thin drive
  • Multi-Tier Caching Technology uses NAND flash, DRAM and media caching for quicker application launches
  • 128MB cache and 5400 RPM deliver responsive performance for gaming and productivity
  • Green Hybrid feature reduces power consumption to extend drive life and lower running costs

Specifications

BrandSeagate
SeriesFireCuda
ModelST2000LX001
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity2TB
Cache128MB
Average Latency5.6ms
RPM5400 RPM
FeaturesFlash-accelerated technology delivers blazing load speeds that allow for nonstop performance, play and productivity up to 5x faster than standard HDDs.
Enormous 500GB, 1TB and 2TB options make FireCuda the highest-capacity 2.5-inch hard drive on the market, providing customers a high-performance experience while being able to store massive amounts of data, all within a thin 7mm z-height.
Green Hybrid feature reduces device power consumption, helping users extend their drive's life and keep their costs down with a power-efficient drive.
Multi-Tier Caching Technology (MTC) enhances per
UsageHybrid Hard Drives
Form Factor2.5"
Height (maximum)7mm
Width (maximum)69.85mm
Length (maximum)100.35mm
Shipping weight0.09 kg
Package size102 × 74 × 3 mm

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Questions about this item

How loud and warm does the 5400 RPM FireCuda get during all-day use?

The 5400 RPM spindle and 7mm z-height keep acoustics low and heat modest for a 2.5-inch drive; the Green Hybrid feature reduces power draw to help the drive run cooler during extended sessions.

My laptop only has a SATA 6.0Gb/s port and a 7mm drive bay — is anything else required?

The bare drive fits any 2.5-inch 7mm SATA bay and connects directly to a SATA 6.0Gb/s data and power header; no caddy, bracket or separate flash module is needed.

Will the 128MB cache and flash acceleration work with my older SATA 3Gb/s laptop?

The drive negotiates the link speed automatically, so the 128MB DRAM cache and Multi-Tier Caching operate normally on a SATA 3Gb/s host, albeit at the host's maximum throughput.

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