ST1000LM049 – 1TB Seagate FireCuda 2.5-Inch SSHD for Gaming Laptops and Performance PCs
The Seagate FireCuda ST1000LM049 is a 1TB 2.5-inch solid state hybrid drive (SSHD) that pairs a 5400 RPM mechanical platter with 8GB of MLC NAND flash for self-learning performance acceleration. It targets system integrators, refurbishers, and B2B buyers sourcing boot drives for gaming laptops, slim workstations, and performance PC builds where a full SSD is not required. Note that hybrid caching delivers the greatest benefit after the drive has learned frequently accessed files, so expect typical hard-disk behavior on very light or highly random workloads.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | ST1000LM049 |
| Series | Seagate FireCuda SSHD |
| Capacity | 1TB (1000GB) HDD + 8GB NAND Flash |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch (7mm height) — fits standard laptop bays |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s — backward compatible with SATA 3Gb/s ports (bandwidth limited accordingly) |
| Spindle Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Cache | 128 MB DRAM + 8 GB MLC NAND |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 140 MB/s (sequential, guidance only; real-world rates vary by workload) |
| Shock Resistance | Up to 1000G (non-operating) |
| Power | Advanced power modes — energy-efficient for mobile use |
Good to know
- Compatibility: standard 2.5-inch 7mm SATA form factor suits most laptops, PS3/PS4-era consoles, and small-form-factor builds; no drivers required — the NAND caching is managed internally by the drive firmware.
- Within the FireCuda family, this SSHD sits between conventional 5400 RPM laptop drives and pure SATA SSDs, offering higher capacity per dollar than SSDs with faster boot and load times than standard HDDs once the flash cache has warmed up.
- Buying tip: for B2B volume orders, confirm firmware revision and batch consistency with your supplier before shipment, and verify whether warranty handling is managed by the distributor or directly through Seagate’s channel program.
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 FireCuda ST1000LM049 is a 1TB 2.5-inch solid state hybrid drive (SSHD) that pairs a 5400 RPM mechanical platter with 8GB of MLC NAND flash for self-learning performance acceleration. It targets system integrators, refurbishers, and B2B buyers sourcing boot drives for gaming laptops, slim workstations, and performance PC builds where a full SSD is not required. Note that hybrid caching delivers the greatest benefit after the drive has learned frequently accessed files, so expect typical hard-disk behavior on very light or highly random workloads.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | ST1000LM049 |
| Series | Seagate FireCuda SSHD |
| Capacity | 1TB (1000GB) HDD + 8GB NAND Flash |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch (7mm height) — fits standard laptop bays |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s — backward compatible with SATA 3Gb/s ports (bandwidth limited accordingly) |
| Spindle Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Cache | 128 MB DRAM + 8 GB MLC NAND |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 140 MB/s (sequential, guidance only; real-world rates vary by workload) |
| Shock Resistance | Up to 1000G (non-operating) |
| Power | Advanced power modes — energy-efficient for mobile use |
Good to know
- Compatibility: standard 2.5-inch 7mm SATA form factor suits most laptops, PS3/PS4-era consoles, and small-form-factor builds; no drivers required — the NAND caching is managed internally by the drive firmware.
- Within the FireCuda family, this SSHD sits between conventional 5400 RPM laptop drives and pure SATA SSDs, offering higher capacity per dollar than SSDs with faster boot and load times than standard HDDs once the flash cache has warmed up.
- Buying tip: for B2B volume orders, confirm firmware revision and batch consistency with your supplier before shipment, and verify whether warranty handling is managed by the distributor or directly through Seagate’s channel program.
For tray and reel pricing, current stock by part number and date code, and volume discounts on bulk orders, request a bulk quotation.
