ST3000DM001 Seagate BarraCuda 3TB 7200RPM SATA 6GB/s 64MB Cache 3.5 inch Hard Drive

General Information

The Seagate BarraCuda ST3000DM001 is a 3TB desktop hard drive intended for personal and small business use. The Seagate BarraCuda series is well-known for delivering reliable and affordable storage options for individuals and small companies. It is often used for applications such as personal file storage, media libraries, and general-purpose computing. The 3TB capacity is an excellent solution for customers that demand enough storage space but do not require the high-end capabilities of enterprise-grade drives. It is suitable for multimedia storage, home server applications, and general data backup. Here’s a brief overview of the characteristics and features of Seagate ST3000DM001:

Capacity:

The Seagate ST3000DM001 has a storage capacity of 3TB, making it ideal for storing large amounts of data such as documents, images, and games.

RPM:

The drive rotates at a rate of 7,200 RPM. For desktop and consumer-level applications, this rotational speed provides a decent blend of capacity and performance. It enables reasonably quick data access and transmission rates.

Interface:

The drive has a SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) interface with a data transmission rate of 6GB/s. SATA is a standard interface for desktop hard drives that is compatible with most desktop computers and external storage enclosures.

Cache:

ST3000DM001 drive has a 64MB cache, which is used to temporarily store frequently used data, hence improving read and write efficiency by minimizing the need to access actual disk platters for frequently used information.

Technical Specs

Manufacturer	Seagate
Manufacturer Part #	ST3000DM001
HDD size	3.5"
HDD capacity	3 TB
HDD speed	7200 RPM
Interface	Serial ATA III
Type	HDD
Storage drive buffer size	64 MB
HDD number of heads	6
Bytes per sector	4096
Power consumption (typical)	8 W
Power consumption (standby)	0.75 W
Power consumption (idle)	5.8 W
Operating voltage	5 / 12 V
Start-up current	2.5 A
Operating temperature (T-T)	0 - 60 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-40 - 70 °C
Width	101 mm
Height	26 mm
Depth	147 mm
Weight	636 g
Internal	yes
Data transfer rate	6 Gbit/s

Condition: Refurbished