[ INDIVIDUAL CONSUMER HDD SKU ]
Seagate BarraCuda ST2000DM006
2 TB consumer SATA magnetic hard drive. This record identifies the exact Seagate BarraCuda ST2000DM006 model only; capacities, suffixes, firmware and revisions within a product family can differ.
IDENTIFICATION: Match the full ST2000DM006 code: other 2 TB BarraCuda models can use different recording technology. Read the full drive label and match the source-document revision before installation.
Model and capacity specifications
| Exact model / SKU | Seagate BarraCuda ST2000DM006 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 2 TB nominal decimal capacity; formatted user-addressable space is lower. |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch desktop HDD. Check bay height, mounting clearance and airflow. |
| Host interface | SATA 6 Gb/s SATA data and SATA power; this is not a SAS drive. SATA link generation negotiates with a supported host. |
| Rotational speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Cache | 64 MB DRAM |
| Sector format | 512e Advanced Format; verify exact sector reporting and firmware using ATA IDENTIFY. |
| Recording technology | CMR, conventional magnetic recording; not SMR. |
| Workload and reliability | Consumer desktop workload class, not an enterprise or RAID duty rating. Warranty depends on region, purchase date and serial status; evaluate the particular drive with diagnostics and backups. |
| Host compatibility | Requires a SATA-capable motherboard/controller, SATA data connection, compatible SATA power, 3.5-inch mounting and an OS/controller stack that supports the complete capacity and sector format. For disks over 2 TB, use GPT and full-capacity-capable firmware/OS; booting from the device is a separate compatibility check. |
Host integration and preservation
Connector fit alone does not prove capacity or sector compatibility. Confirm the actual model, firmware, sector presentation and link negotiation in the target host before partitioning. A USB bridge may translate or hide device details.
- Record model and firmware, host controller, OS, sector sizes and SMART diagnostics before service.
- If the disk contains needed data or reports read errors, avoid writes, formatting, repeated power cycling and stress tests; preserve a verified image or consult a qualified recovery specialist.
- SMART and vendor self-tests are diagnostic evidence, not a guarantee. Keep independent verified backups and never rely on one aging HDD as the sole copy.
- SMR devices can differ in sustained-write and rebuild behavior; select workload-sensitive use only after checking exact model documentation.
Manufacturer specifications and sources
- Seagate BarraCuda Product Manual, publication 100804187, Rev. GOfficial manufacturer manual revision for the exact desktop drive generation.
- Seagate BarraCuda Product Manual, publication 100804187, Rev. CSecond official manufacturer revision of the BarraCuda product-manual specification.
Use the manufacturer documents to validate the full SKU and revision. Recheck physical sector reporting and SMART data on the actual device before deployment.