Seagate · PC / gaming
ST2000DM008
BarraCuda 2TB
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch · SMR
Exact Amazon US product
$65.00
View on Amazon US ↗Used / renewed listing · ASIN B07GZ4LKTG
Price as of Sep 12, 2026 10:56 UTC
The Seagate ST2000DM008 is a 2TB BarraCuda hard drive for desktop and gaming storage, using SATA 6 Gb/s in a 3.5-inch form factor.
Manufacturer specifications
| Model number | ST2000DM008 |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 2 TB · 2000 GB |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Recording | SMR |
| Cache (MB) | 256 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Load/unload cycles | 600000 |
| Power-on hours per year | 2400 |
| Workload rating (TB/year) | 55 |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 2 years (eligible new drives) |
Source: Seagate BarraCuda manufacturer specifications, pages 3. Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications, not our benchmark results.
What the specifications mean
- SMR recording is specified for this exact model. For an array or frequent rewrites, check whether its SMR design suits the workload.
- 55 TB/year workload rating. This is a workload limit, not a promise of drive lifespan or a backup guarantee.
Before ordering
Match ST2000DM008, 2TB and SATA 6 Gb/s against the selected offer. Check your system’s exact-model compatibility list and the seller’s warranty and return terms.
Amazon US listings
Exact model matches on Amazon.com. A verified ASIN identifies the product; it does not guarantee current stock. Check the selected variant, condition and seller.
Amazon US · ASIN B07GZ4LKTG
$65.00 · as of Sep 12, 2026 10:56 UTC
Amazon US · ASIN B07FFVYDF3
$125.69 · as of Sep 12, 2026 10:56 UTC
Amazon US · ASIN B075WWN4QJ
$128.00 · as of Sep 12, 2026 11:44 UTC
Amazon US · ASIN B075QJTBVT
$134.00 · as of Sep 12, 2026 10:56 UTC
Amazon US · ASIN B08H9TJDSS
$136.00 · as of Sep 12, 2026 10:56 UTC
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Compare with ST2000DM008 →View on Amazon US ↗ASIN B008BRE06E · Check price and conditionST2000DM008 questions answered
Is ST2000DM008 CMR or SMR?
The manufacturer lists SMR recording for ST2000DM008. Other models and capacities in the same family can differ.
What connection does ST2000DM008 need?
ST2000DM008 uses SATA 6 Gb/s and a 3.5-inch form factor. Match both with the computer, controller or enclosure. An M.2 slot, 2.5-inch bay and 3.5-inch bay are not interchangeable.
How much usable space does ST2000DM008 provide?
Its nominal capacity is 2000 GB, approximately 1862.6 GiB before formatting. The filesystem, reserved space and any RAID redundancy reduce usable capacity further.
What warranty is listed for ST2000DM008?
Manufacturer specification: 2 years (eligible new drives). A renewed, used, OEM or imported offer can have different coverage. Check the serial number and seller terms before buying.