ST1000LM048 – 1TB Seagate BarraCuda 2.5-Inch Hard Drive for Laptops and Mobile Storage
The Seagate ST1000LM048 is a 1TB BarraCuda 2.5-inch laptop hard drive built for consumer and mobile storage workloads where 24×7 availability is not required. It suits resellers and system builders serving laptop repair, external enclosure assembly, and light portable storage needs. As a mechanical 5400 RPM drive, it trades sequential speed for capacity-per-cost, so buyers with performance-critical requirements should consider SATA SSDs instead.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | ST1000LM048 |
| Series | Seagate BarraCuda (Seagate’s consumer/desktop mobile line, positioned below IronWolf NAS and Exos enterprise classes) |
| Capacity | 1TB (1000GB) |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s (backward compatible with lower SATA speeds, bandwidth shared per port) |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Spindle Speed | 5400 RPM (typical for mobile drives, favoring lower power draw over access speed) |
| Cache | 128 MB |
| Average Data Rate | Up to 140 MB/s (sequential, sustained-rate guidance only) |
| Height | 7mm ultra-slim design (fits thin-and-light laptop bays; check drive caddy compatibility) |
| Workload Rating | Consumer-grade; 24×7 availability not required (not intended for NAS, surveillance, or enterprise duty cycles) |
Good to know
- Compatibility: standard SATA 6Gb/s interface works in most laptops, PlayStation/console upgrades, and USB enclosures, but verify 7mm bay clearance — some older 2.5-inch bays expect 9.5mm drives with spacers.
- Within Seagate’s portfolio, BarraCuda covers desktop/mobile consumer use; for always-on NAS or multi-bay surveillance deployments, IronWolf or SkyHawk series are the workload-matched alternatives.
- Buying tip: for bulk procurement, confirm whether your order requires bulk-pack or retail-kit (with caddy/screws) configurations, as packaging affects per-unit landed cost.
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 ST1000LM048 is a 1TB BarraCuda 2.5-inch laptop hard drive built for consumer and mobile storage workloads where 24×7 availability is not required. It suits resellers and system builders serving laptop repair, external enclosure assembly, and light portable storage needs. As a mechanical 5400 RPM drive, it trades sequential speed for capacity-per-cost, so buyers with performance-critical requirements should consider SATA SSDs instead.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | ST1000LM048 |
| Series | Seagate BarraCuda (Seagate’s consumer/desktop mobile line, positioned below IronWolf NAS and Exos enterprise classes) |
| Capacity | 1TB (1000GB) |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s (backward compatible with lower SATA speeds, bandwidth shared per port) |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch |
| Spindle Speed | 5400 RPM (typical for mobile drives, favoring lower power draw over access speed) |
| Cache | 128 MB |
| Average Data Rate | Up to 140 MB/s (sequential, sustained-rate guidance only) |
| Height | 7mm ultra-slim design (fits thin-and-light laptop bays; check drive caddy compatibility) |
| Workload Rating | Consumer-grade; 24×7 availability not required (not intended for NAS, surveillance, or enterprise duty cycles) |
Good to know
- Compatibility: standard SATA 6Gb/s interface works in most laptops, PlayStation/console upgrades, and USB enclosures, but verify 7mm bay clearance — some older 2.5-inch bays expect 9.5mm drives with spacers.
- Within Seagate’s portfolio, BarraCuda covers desktop/mobile consumer use; for always-on NAS or multi-bay surveillance deployments, IronWolf or SkyHawk series are the workload-matched alternatives.
- Buying tip: for bulk procurement, confirm whether your order requires bulk-pack or retail-kit (with caddy/screws) configurations, as packaging affects per-unit landed cost.
For tray and reel pricing, current stock by part number and date code, and volume discounts on bulk orders, request a bulk quotation.
