[ INDIVIDUAL COMPONENT // HARD DISK DRIVE ]
Seagate BarraCuda ST6000DM003
6 TB BarraCuda desktop HDD with SMR recording. This record is limited to the exact model and documented variant; related model numbers, revisions and capacities can have different interfaces and specifications.
IDENTIFICATION: Match the complete label, suffix, firmware and drive inquiry with the cited model documentation. Do not infer sector format or recording method from product family alone.
Verified model specifications
| Dedicated catalog subcategory | SMR SATA drives |
|---|---|
| Exact model | Seagate BarraCuda ST6000DM003 |
| Product generation | 6 TB BarraCuda desktop HDD with SMR recording |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch desktop; this classification is not a dimensional drawing. |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s. |
| Capacity, performance, sector / recording details | 6 TB; 5400 RPM; 256 MB cache; 512e sector format; Seagate manual identifies shingled magnetic recording (SMR) for this model. Do not treat the full BarraCuda line as SMR; other capacities/SKUs differ. |
| Compatibility | SATA host; consumer block interface, but SMR write amplification/long write recovery can be unsuitable for sustained random-write or RAID workloads. Check host/backup target capacity and firmware support. |
Handling, service & preservation
- Allow time to complete large writes and background media management; avoid power loss during write-heavy work. Use read-error-aware imaging and retain independent backups.
- Photograph the full label, board marks, connectors, jumpers/carrier, and date/firmware codes before service; retain the exact model suffix with collection metadata.
- Never open a hard drive outside a qualified clean environment. Stop repeated power-on attempts if the unit clicks, drops offline, or develops read errors.
- Preserve source data by making independent copies and validating checksums; SMART/self-tests cannot guarantee reliability. Distinguish measured condition from manufacturer specifications.
Model-specific source
- Seagate BarraCuda SATA Product Manual 100805918 Rev. NSeagate manual covers ST6000DM003 class and explicitly lists recording technology; cross-check the exact part number and revision on the label.
For variants with family manuals, use the model-specific table and document revision that matches the drive label.