Seagate Barracuda 8TB 3.5 inch SATA III 6Gb/s 5400RPM 256MB Internal Hard Drive

Running out of space for your growing library of games, videos, photos, and projects? The Seagate Barracuda 8TB internal hard drive delivers massive storage capacity in a proven 3.5-inch form factor, giving you room to store, access, and back up your data—without breaking the bank. With a SATA III interface that supports transfer speeds up to 6Gb/s, this drive is an ideal upgrade for desktop computers and home servers, blending capacity, reliability, and everyday performance. The Barracuda's advanced format technology and low power draw also help keep your system efficient and cool, whether you're gaming, editing video, or building a home media server.

Who is it for

This drive is built for desktop users, content creators, and home office professionals who need dependable high-capacity storage. Whether you're archiving large media files, installing many games, or setting up a network-attached storage (NAS) system, the Barracuda's balance of large capacity and quiet operation makes it a versatile choice for daily workloads.

Main features

• 8TB of storage space for extensive data libraries
• SATA III 6Gb/s interface with 220 MiB/s sustained transfer rate
• 5400 RPM spindle speed and 256MB cache for smooth data handling
• Low power consumption: 5.3W operating and 3.4W idle
• Quiet operation with only 2.3 bels idle acoustics
• Proven Barracuda reliability with 1,000,000 hours MTBF

Specifications

• Capacity: 8TB
• Form factor: 3.5-inch
• Interface: SATA III (6Gb/s)
• Spindle speed: 5400 RPM
• Cache: 256MB
• Max sustained transfer rate: 220 MiB/s
• Bytes per sector: 4K Native (Advanced Format)
• MTBF: 1,000,000 hours
• Workload rate limit: 55 TB/year
• Operating power consumption (average): 5.3W
• Idle power consumption (average): 3.4W
• Operating temperature: 0°C to 60°C
• Non-operating temperature: -40°C to 70°C
• Operating shock resistance: 80 Gs (2ms)
• Non-operating shock resistance: 300 Gs (2ms)
• Operating acoustics (idle): 2.3 bels

Tips

To get the most out of your Barracuda 8TB, ensure your system supports SATA III and has adequate cooling. For NAS use, check compatibility with your enclosure and consider RAID configurations for data redundancy. Regularly back up critical data to another drive or cloud service.