Is this 7200 or 5400rpm?

Only the 1 TB (#ST1000DM010) and 2 TB (#ST2000DM008) models are 7200, all the larger models are 5400. Both the llisted speed and model number change in the product description as you pick different disk size options. This is consistent with Seagate's website -- From the home page, drill down through (or search for) Internal / Hard Drives / BarraCuda - Learn More, and then click the 3.5 inch models tab (NOT the 3.5 inch PRO models tab). Then click on the data sheet next to any model to get a PDF with a table containing all of the models along with their drive speeds and other specs..

Is a sata cable included in the package?

Cables not included. You can buy a SATA data cable and likely the appropriate power cable for your computer right here on Amazon. Depending on your power supply, the power cable may already be connected to it in your computer -- some have that and some do not.

Is this really 7200rpm? the model number suggests otherwise.

Only the 1TB and 2TB HDDs in this series are 7200RPM. The higher capacity drives are 5400RPM and only intended as data drives. When using the 5400RPM drives you should have a separate drive that is either a 7200RPM HDD, a NVMe drive or an SSD for the operating system/as the boot drive. 5400RPM drives will boot a computer but will be noticeably slower than a 7200RPM HDD, a NVMe drive or an SSD. If your computer is new enough, an NVMe drive would be the best option. Otherwise, a SATA SSD would be the next best option. All three are available right here on Amazon.

Is the 2tb (st2000dm008) internal hard drive cmr or smr?

I can't speak to SMR vs. CMR but since I see someone said this is unsuitable as a boot drive I will note that I have used this as the boot drive with a dual Windows 10-Xubuntu 20.04 OS install and it has worked fine. I personally think the load/unload cycle count is set way too liberally, it unloads way too quickly IMO but that is easy enough to deal with and even if it isn't dealt with the drive has about 3-5 years of load/unload cycles built into it and that is worst case where the computer is on constantly (my use case). Of course if you use it as a data only drive and use an SSD or M.2 for a boot drive this is a moot point as the drive is not accessed regularly.

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A**C

Good product

20.08.2023

A**I

great product as per described

11.03.2023

A**A

Amazing, always comes in very good packaging

Love it..

28.07.2023

S**I

Great

I've been using this HD for almost 4 months now. It works great!

5.04.2022

A**S

NAS Drive

Purchased for a Seagate NAS bay and it looks greater.

8.07.2024

S**I

Very good HDD

Excelente

23.05.2022

A**D

Excellent 👌

11.09.2022

A**I

ذاكرة قوية لجهاز الكمبيوتر

7.01.2022

V**N

Super qualité - Très bien...

4.10.2025

J**I

Ho acquistato il Seagate Barracuda 2TB per espandere lo spazio di archiviazione del mio PC, e sono pienamente soddisfatto. Punti positivi: Capacità: Con 2TB, offre ampio spazio per salvare file di grandi dimensioni come video, foto e giochi. Ideale per utenti domestici e professionisti. Affidabilità: La serie Barracuda è nota per la sua durata nel tempo e la qualità costruttiva. Finora, non ho avuto problemi di malfunzionamento. Prestazioni: La velocità di rotazione di 7200 RPM garantisce tempi di accesso e trasferimento dati più rapidi rispetto ai modelli a 5400 RPM, pur rimanendo silenzioso durante il funzionamento. Compatibilità: Funziona perfettamente con Windows e Linux, ed è facile da installare grazie all’interfaccia SATA. Punti da migliorare: Velocità rispetto agli SSD: Essendo un HDD tradizionale, non è veloce quanto un SSD per il sistema operativo o i programmi più esigenti. Tuttavia, è eccellente per l'archiviazione di massa. Conclusione: Il Seagate Barracuda 2TB è un'ottima scelta per chi cerca un HDD affidabile e capiente a un prezzo competitivo. Consigliato per chi necessita di uno storage aggiuntivo senza spendere troppo.

27.12.2024

C**N

Buen producto, muy bien embalado

8.01.2026

C**X

Score: 9.2/10 The Seagate BarraCuda 2TB Internal Hard Drive stands out as a reliable and capacious storage solution for those needing a balance of speed and volume. Its performance and longevity yield a high score of 9.2 out of 10. The main strength of the BarraCuda 2TB drive lies in its ample storage capacity. With 2TB of space, you have more than enough room to store a large collection of games, media files, or work documents. This makes it an excellent choice for gamers, content creators, and professionals alike. Operating at 7200 RPM and featuring a 256MB cache, the drive offers superior speed for an HDD. While not on par with SSDs, it provides robust performance for an HDD, ensuring swift access and transfer of files. The BarraCuda 2TB drive employs the SATA 6Gb/s interface, ensuring compatibility with a wide variety of desktop PCs. Installation is simple and straightforward, making it suitable even for those who are new to building PCs. Seagate is a well-established name in the storage industry, known for its durable and reliable hard drives. The BarraCuda line continues this legacy, providing a hard drive that can be trusted to securely store your data over the long term. While the BarraCuda 2TB drive offers many advantages, it does have a couple of minor limitations. As mentioned, its speed, while good for an HDD, cannot match that of an SSD. Therefore, it might not be the best choice for a primary drive where the operating system and most-used applications are installed. Additionally, HDDs can be louder and more power-hungry than SSDs. In conclusion, the Seagate BarraCuda 2TB Internal Hard Drive is a solid choice for those seeking a reliable and high-capacity storage solution. Despite its limitations in speed compared to SSDs, its performance, capacity, and reliability make it a valuable addition to any desktop PC.

12.07.2021

A**T

The HDD was making a hard clicking sound on first boot. Failed to start SMART test. I've made a guarantee claim online by Seagate and send them the broken HDD as per their instructions. Within a week I've received a new HDD from Seagate.

1.03.2022

ASIN	B07D9C7SQH
Are Batteries Included	No
Best Sellers Rank	#3,358 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #10 in Internal Hard Drives
Brand	Seagate
Color	BarraCuda
Customer Reviews	4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (92,824)
Date First Available	18 October 2018
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk
Hard Disk Rotational Speed	5400 RPM
Hard Drive Interface	Serial ATA
Hard Drive Size	4000 GB
Hardware Platform	Mac, PC, Windows 10
Item Weight	549 g
Item model number	ST4000DMZ04
Manufacturer	Seagate Bare Drives
Product Dimensions	14.71 x 10.16 x 2.01 cm; 548.85 g
Series	BarraCuda 3.5
Wattage	5.6

Seagate Barracuda 4 TB internal Hard Drive HDD, 3.5 Inch, 5400 U/Min, 256 MB Cache, SATA 6 Gb/s, Modellnr.: ST4000DMZ04

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