Seagate BarraCuda 3.5" 8TB, 5400 RPM, 256MB, SATA III Hard Drive

The Seagate BarraCuda ST8000DM004 is an internal hard drive providing 8 TB of storage in a standard 3.5-inch form factor. It is designed for primary or secondary storage in desktop computers, home servers, and direct-attached storage (DAS) systems. The drive operates at a 5400 RPM spindle speed and is equipped with a 256 MB cache, a configuration that balances performance with lower power consumption. Its high capacity makes it a suitable component for expanding system storage, managing large media libraries, or for data archiving.

Connection is established through a SATA 6 Gbit/s interface, enabling sequential read and write speeds of up to 190 MB/s. To maintain data integrity, the drive incorporates S.M.A.R.T. monitoring and end-to-end data protection features. The ST8000DM004 is built for 24/7 operation and supports hot-swapping, which can facilitate installation and replacement in compatible systems. Its operational reliability is indicated by a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 1,000,000 hours.

• 8 TB storage capacity
• 3.5-inch form factor
• SATA III 6 Gbit/s interface
• 5400 RPM spindle speed
• 256 MB storage drive buffer size
• 4.5 W power consumption at idle
• 6 ms average latency
• Features Seagate Secure (SED) security support
• Dimensions of 101.85 x 146.99 x 26.11 mm
• Weighs 630 g