Seagate · PC / gaming
ST8000DM004
BarraCuda 8TB
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch · SMR
Exact Amazon US product
$249.99
View on Amazon US ↗New listing · ASIN B07H289S7C
Price as of Sep 12, 2026 10:58 UTC
The Seagate ST8000DM004 is a 8TB BarraCuda hard drive for desktop and gaming storage, using SATA 6 Gb/s in a 3.5-inch form factor.
Manufacturer specifications
| Model number | ST8000DM004 |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 8 TB · 8000 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 2. 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 ST8000DM004, 8TB 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
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Amazon US · ASIN B07H289S7C
$249.99 · as of Sep 12, 2026 10:58 UTC
Amazon US · ASIN B07H24QRS4
$339.97 · as of Sep 12, 2026 10:56 UTC
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Amazon US · ASIN B075WYBQXJ
$249.99 · as of Sep 12, 2026 11:46 UTC
Amazon US · ASIN B07H24QRS4
$275.55 · as of Sep 12, 2026 10:56 UTC
Amazon US · ASIN B07H289S7C
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Is ST8000DM004 CMR or SMR?
The manufacturer lists SMR recording for ST8000DM004. Other models and capacities in the same family can differ.
What connection does ST8000DM004 need?
ST8000DM004 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 ST8000DM004 provide?
Its nominal capacity is 8000 GB, approximately 7450.6 GiB before formatting. The filesystem, reserved space and any RAID redundancy reduce usable capacity further.
What warranty is listed for ST8000DM004?
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.