Seagate 1TB Desktop Internal Hard Drive Barracuda – ST1000DM010

The Seagate 1TB Desktop Internal Hard Drive Barracuda – ST1000DM010 is a versatile and reliable storage solution designed to meet the needs of both everyday computing and intensive applications. With a capacity of 1TB, this drive offers substantial space for storing a wide range of data, including documents, multimedia files, and software.

The drive features a 3.5-inch form factor, making it suitable for use in most desktop computers. It operates via a SATA III 6.0 Gb/s interface, delivering a data transfer rate of up to 150 MB/s for efficient file access and transfers. The spindle speed of 7200 RPM ensures quick read and write operations, enhancing overall system performance.

Equipped with a 64MB cache, the Barracuda ST1000DM010 provides improved performance and responsiveness by temporarily storing frequently accessed data. The drive has an average latency of 4.16 ms, which contributes to faster data retrieval.

Designed for durability and reliability, the hard drive boasts a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 1 million hours. It operates effectively within a temperature range of 0°C to 60°C and can handle non-operating temperatures from -40°C to 70°C, making it resilient in various environments.

The drive’s power consumption is optimized for efficiency, with an idle power draw of 4.7W and a read/write power draw of 6.0W. It also features vibration resistance up to 0.5G during operation, ensuring stability and reducing the risk of data loss due to physical shocks.

Acoustic noise levels are modest, with idle noise at 34 dB and seek noise at 36 dB, providing a relatively quiet computing experience.