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Seagate

Seagate ST5000DM000 5TB 3.5" 5900 RPM 128MB SATA 6.0Gb/s internal hard drive

SKU CH-ZN8J-K18Q9 MPN ST5000DM000

A 5 TB desktop hard drive with a 5900 RPM spindle and 128 MB cache for bulk storage

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity5TB
  • RPM5900 RPM
  • Cache128MB
  • Average Seek Time<8.5ms
  • 5 TB capacity for large desktop storage
  • 128 MB cache improves burst data throughput
  • 5900 RPM spindle speed balances performance and power
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface enables high-speed transfers
  • 25 TB per-disk technology increases areal density

5 TB 3.5" desktop drive

The Seagate ST5000DM000 is a 5 TB 3.5 inch internal hard drive that spins at 5900 RPM and connects through a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface. It carries a 128 MB cache and is supplied as a bare drive without accessories. The unit measures 147.0 mm long, 101.6 mm wide and 26.1 mm high.

Best for bulk storage, not for speed-critical tasks

This drive suits users who need large, affordable capacity for archives, backups or media libraries in desktop PCs or entry-level servers. Buyers who require the low latency of solid-state storage or sustained transfer rates above what a 5900 RPM mechanical drive can deliver should consider a different storage class.

5900 RPM spindle speed

The 5900 RPM rotation rate is the key specification that determines whether this drive matches the workload; it defines the achievable sequential throughput and access latency for bulk-data applications.

Highlights

  • 5 TB capacity for large desktop storage
  • 128 MB cache improves burst data throughput
  • 5900 RPM spindle speed balances performance and power
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface enables high-speed transfers
  • 25 TB per-disk technology increases areal density

Specifications

BrandSeagate
ModelST5000DM000
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity5TB
RPM5900 RPM
Cache128MB
Average Seek Time<8.5ms
Average Write Time<9.5ms
Average Latency6Gb/s
FeaturesDouble your capacity and drive down costs with up to 1.25TB-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 3TB, 4TB and 5TB hard drives in Windows without UEFI BIOS.
UsageIdeal for Servers
Form Factor3.5"
Height (maximum)26.1mm
Width (maximum)101.6mm
Length (maximum)147.0mm
Shipping weight0.73 kg
Package size229 × 152 × 76 mm

Questions about this item

What does the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface limit in real-world transfer speed?

The SATA 6.0Gb/s interface caps burst throughput at 6.0Gb/s; sustained reads and writes will be lower and depend on the 5900 RPM platters and 128MB cache.

What are the exact mounting dimensions for a 3.5" bay?

The drive measures 147.0mm long, 101.6mm wide and 26.1mm high, matching the standard 3.5" form factor for four-screw mounting.

How is the drive installed and which step is often missed?

Secure the bare drive with four screws in a 3.5" bay, connect a SATA data cable and a SATA power cable, then initialise and format the 5000GB volume in the operating system before use.

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