Designed for desktops, all-in-one PCs, home servers, and entry-level direct-attached storage (DAS) devices, the 8TB BarraCuda SATA III 3.5" Internal HDD from Seagate offers a storage capacity of up to 8TB and operates using a SATA III 6 Gb/s interface and a 256MB cache, both of which help to ensure uninterrupted data transfers with a sustained data transfer rate of up to 190 MB/s. This 3.5" drive also features high levels of reliability, with 1 in 10¹⁴ non-recoverable read errors per bits read, 300,000 load/unload cycles, a workload limit of 55TB per year, and 2400 power-on hours per year. A limited 2-year warranty is included.

8TB Storage Capacity    3.5" Form Factor    SATA III 6 GB/s Interface    256MB Cache    Up to 190 MB/s Sustained Transfer Rate    300,000 Load/Unload Cycles    2400 Power-On Hours per Year    55TB Workload Rate Limit per Year    Advanced Power Modes

8TB storage capacity and a 3.5" form factor

Workload limit of 55TB per year to ensure stable operation

This drive delivers sustained data rates of up to 190 MB/s using its SATA III 6 GB/s interface

This drive draws 5.3W while operating and 0.25/0.25W while in standby/sleep

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this be used to replace a failed drive on a Drobo S?

A: Yes, this would be compatible with the Drobo S.

Q: 2. How is this ST3000DMA08 different from the ST3000DM008?

A: ST3000DMA08 is the OEM version. ST3000DM008 is the retail boxed version. They are both the same drive. The difference is packaging.

Q: 3. Will this work on my PS4

A: It will not. PS4 supports a 2.5 of 9mm or smaller.

Q: 4. May I use this to upgrade my 2TB TimeCapsule?

A: No this case is for a 2.5 inch hard drive

Q: 5. OK for Apple G5?

A: Mac OS X doesn't limit hard drive size, so it should be fine. The G5 is ancient in terms of computers, of course, but should run fine. I've used external enclosures with 2TB Barracuda drives on a MacPro laptop with a G4 processor.

Q: 6. can this ST2000DMA08 hard drive as a stand alone hard drive in my computer and can it boot up?

A: Yes, it certainly could.

Q: 7. Is it 7200RPM ?

A: Yes, I own this drive and mine is 7200RPM. Also, as of 3/16/21, it is still 7200RPM according to Seagate. There is a list that Seagate updates and it has many 5400 and 7200. You can see for yourself, look at page 2 to see this drive: https://www.seagate.com/www-content/datasheets/pdfs/3-5-barracudaDS1900-14-2007US-en_US.pdf

Q: 8. Is it included a SATA cable? Will this hard drive work with Windows 10?

A: It's an excellent Hard disk drive Owned for 2 years with not a single issue.Yes! works with windows 10Doesn't come with cables at all, just the hdd it self .If you want cables, of course U can find them here at a href= http://bhphotovideo.com target= _blank bhphotovideo.com/a with a very good price!

Q: 9. Sustained read/write speeds, anyone?

A: Seagate does not provide read/write speeds for the drive, however I was able to locate independent tests showing average read speeds of 160MB/s, and write speeds of 150MB/s.

Q: 10. Does it come with the cables?

A: No it doesn't come with any cables just the hard drive.