Seagate ST2000DM005 – 2TB 3.5-Inch Desktop Hard Drive
The Seagate ST2000DM005 is a 2TB 3.5-inch desktop-class hard drive from Seagate’s Barracuda family, aimed at system integrators, distributors, and IT resellers sourcing storage for desktop PCs, entry-level workstations, and general-purpose builds. With a 7200 RPM spindle and 256MB cache on a SATA 6 Gb/s interface, it fits mainstream workloads where capacity matters more than the latency of an SSD. Practical note: as a desktop-class drive, it is not positioned for 24/7 NAS or surveillance duty—series such as IronWolf or SkyHawk are the fit for those classes.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | Seagate ST2000DM005 |
| Capacity | 2TB (2000GB) |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch (standard desktop chassis and hot-swap trays) |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s (backward compatible with lower-speed SATA ports) |
| Spindle speed | 7200 RPM (faster than typical 5400 RPM desktop drives; slower than SSDs by design) |
| Cache | 256MB |
| Data transfer rate | Up to 210 MB/s (sequential, guidance only; actual performance varies by workload) |
| Power consumption | Energy-efficient design suitable for desktops |
Good to know
- Compatibility: works in any standard 3.5-inch SATA bay; verify controller and caddy support for SATA 6 Gb/s to realize the quoted transfer rate.
- Family positioning: within Seagate’s portfolio, this desktop drive sits below Exos (enterprise) and lacks the workload ratings of IronWolf (NAS) or SkyHawk (surveillance), making it best suited to desktop and light commercial use.
- Buying tip: for B2B orders, confirm regional firmware and packaging requirements with your supplier before committing to volume quantities.
For tray and reel pricing, current stock by part number and date code, and volume discounts on bulk orders, request a bulk quotation.
The Seagate ST2000DM005 is a 2TB 3.5-inch desktop-class hard drive from Seagate’s Barracuda family, aimed at system integrators, distributors, and IT resellers sourcing storage for desktop PCs, entry-level workstations, and general-purpose builds. With a 7200 RPM spindle and 256MB cache on a SATA 6 Gb/s interface, it fits mainstream workloads where capacity matters more than the latency of an SSD. Practical note: as a desktop-class drive, it is not positioned for 24/7 NAS or surveillance duty—series such as IronWolf or SkyHawk are the fit for those classes.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | Seagate ST2000DM005 |
| Capacity | 2TB (2000GB) |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch (standard desktop chassis and hot-swap trays) |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s (backward compatible with lower-speed SATA ports) |
| Spindle speed | 7200 RPM (faster than typical 5400 RPM desktop drives; slower than SSDs by design) |
| Cache | 256MB |
| Data transfer rate | Up to 210 MB/s (sequential, guidance only; actual performance varies by workload) |
| Power consumption | Energy-efficient design suitable for desktops |
Good to know
- Compatibility: works in any standard 3.5-inch SATA bay; verify controller and caddy support for SATA 6 Gb/s to realize the quoted transfer rate.
- Family positioning: within Seagate’s portfolio, this desktop drive sits below Exos (enterprise) and lacks the workload ratings of IronWolf (NAS) or SkyHawk (surveillance), making it best suited to desktop and light commercial use.
- Buying tip: for B2B orders, confirm regional firmware and packaging requirements with your supplier before committing to volume quantities.
For tray and reel pricing, current stock by part number and date code, and volume discounts on bulk orders, request a bulk quotation.
