Seagate · PC / gaming
ST8000DM002
Desktop HDD 8TB
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
Exact Amazon US product
$377.48
View on Amazon US ↗New listing · ASIN B019OSCLH8
Price as of Sep 12, 2026 10:56 UTC
The Seagate ST8000DM002 is a 8TB Desktop HDD hard drive for desktop and gaming storage, using SATA 6 Gb/s in a 3.5-inch form factor.
Manufacturer specifications
| Model number | ST8000DM002 |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 8 TB · 8000 GB |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Cache (MB) | 256 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Load/unload cycles | 300000 |
| Average idle power (W) | 7.2 |
| Power-on hours per year | 2400 |
| Workload rating (TB/year) | 55 |
| Average operating power (W) | 9 |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 2 years (eligible new drives) |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | 220 |
Source: Seagate Desktop HDD manufacturer specifications, pages 2. Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications, not our benchmark results.
What the specifications mean
- Up to 220 MB/s sustained transfer, as specified by the manufacturer. This is not a measured game-loading or random-I/O result.
- 55 TB/year workload rating. This is a workload limit, not a promise of drive lifespan or a backup guarantee.
Before ordering
Match ST8000DM002, 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 B019OSCLH8
$377.48 · as of Sep 12, 2026 10:56 UTC
Amazon US · ASIN B019OSCLH8
$365.00 · as of Sep 12, 2026 10:56 UTC
Amazon US · ASIN B07WCCN599
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What connection does ST8000DM002 need?
ST8000DM002 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 ST8000DM002 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 ST8000DM002?
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.