📦 Basic Specs

Model: Seagate BarraCuda ST8000DM004
Type: Internal 3.5″ HDD (Hard Disk Drive)

📊 Key Specifications

• Capacity: 8 TB (8000 GB)

• Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s)

• Form Factor: 3.5 inch

• Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM (quiet and energy-efficient)

• Cache (Buffer): 256 MB

• Sustained Transfer Rate: ~190 MB/s

• Average Latency: ~6 ms

• Sector Size: 4096 bytes

• Warranty: Typically 2 years

🧠 Performance & Features

• This is a high-capacity desktop HDD best for storing large amounts of data such as media libraries, backups, and general file storage — not as fast as SSDs but much cheaper per TB.

• The 5400 RPM speed means lower power consumption and quieter operation than 7200 RPM drives, but with slightly lower performance.

• Often uses Shingled Magnetic Recording (SMR) technology for higher density, which can impact performance in heavy random write workloads (common for some backup and NAS uses).

📁 Typical Use Cases

• Desktop computers and all-in-one PCs

• Large file storage or archive drives

• Backup and media storage

• Entry-level home servers (less ideal for heavy NAS workloads due to SMR)