- Versatile HDDs for all your PC needs bring you industry-leading excellence in personal computing.
- For over 20 years the BarraCuda family has delivered super-reliable storage for the hard drive industry.
- Capacities up to 8 TB for desktops, BarraCuda leads the market with the widest range of storage options available.
- Advanced Power modes help save energy without sacrificing performance.
- SATA 6 Gb/s interface optimises burst performance.
- Seagate Secure® models provide Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) hardware-based data security and deliver an Instant Secure Erase feature for safe, fast and easy drive retirement. They meet NIST 800-88 media sanitization specifications and also support the Trusted Computer Group (TCG) Opal standard.
Seagate BarraCuda 8TB Desktop Hard Drive 3.5" SATA III 6GB's 5400RPM 256MB Cache
Load complex programs and applications faster with this Seagate BarraCuda 8TB SATA III desktop hard drive. The unique multi-tier caching technology helps improve read and write performance, delivering faster results whether you're opening a complex software application or saving a large file. An advanced power system helps reduce your overall energy consumption, extending the life of your computer. An average latency rate of 6ms reduces lag for streamlined operation, so you can edit content and view videos without interruption. With a simple design and smaller form factor, this Seagate BarraCuda 8TB SATA III desktop hard drive offers effortless integration with your existing computer setup.
3.5-Inch BarraCuda Hard Drives Deliver!
Rock-solid reliability built on over 20 years of BarraCuda innovation. Versatile mix of capacity and price point options to fit any budget. Multi-Tier Caching Technology™ for excellent hard drive performance.
Multi-Tier Caching Technology
All hard drives in the BarraCuda family come equipped with Multi-Tier Caching Technology (MTC). MTC takes your PC to new performance levels, so you can load applications and files faster than ever before. By applying intelligent layers of NAND Flash, DRAM and media cache technologies, BarraCuda delivers improved read and write performance by optimising data flow.
BarraCuda Pro Comes With Rescue Data Recovery Plans
Your data matters. And you rely on it. Rescue Data Recovery Plans provide peace of mind for creative pros and performance PC users alike, and now they come standard on BarraCuda Pro. Whether there is a hard drive mechanical issue or something accidently happened to your drive, Seagate has got you covered. A Rescue Data Recovery Plan gives you access to experienced data recovery experts who deliver a 95% customer satisfaction rating. Purchase a BarraCuda Pro drive and you are covered for 2 years — that’s 2 years you don’t ever have to worry about the data on your hard drive.
Trusted Dependability
The BarraCuda family of reliable hard drives is here to stay, for years to come. Experience — For more than 20 years, Seagate has manufactured and delivered the super-reliable BarraCuda family of drives BarraCuda — Seagate's drive-reliability data simply speaks for itself, and the BarraCuda family is often recognised by leading publications and customers.
Performance |
Internal Data Rate |
190 MBps |
Average Latency |
6 ms |
Drive Transfer Rate |
600 MBps (external) |
Reliability |
Non-Recoverable Errors |
1 per 10^15 |
Load / Unload Cycles |
600,000 |
Expansion & Connectivity |
Interfaces |
1 x SATA 6 Gb/s |
Compatible Bay |
3.5" |
Power |
Power Consumption |
5.3 Watt (read) / 3.4 Watt (idle) / 5.3 Watt (write) / 0.25 Watt (standby) / 0.25 Watt (sleep)
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Software & System Requirements |
Software Included |
Seagate SeaTools |
Miscellaneous |
Compliant Standards |
RoHS, China RoHS |
Manufacturer Warranty |
Service & Support |
Limited warranty - 2 years |
Environmental Parameters |
Min Operating Temperature |
0 °C |
Max Operating Temperature |
60 °C
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Min Storage Temperature |
-40 °C
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Max Storage Temperature |
70 °C
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Humidity Range Operating |
5 - 90% |
Shock Tolerance (operating) |
80 g @ 2 ms |
Shock Tolerance (non-operating) |
300 g @ 2 ms |
Vibration Tolerance (operating) |
0.5 g @ 22-350 Hz |
Vibration Tolerance (non-operating) |
3 g @ 22-350 Hz |
General |
Device Type |
Hard drive - internal |
Capacity |
8 TB |
Form Factor |
3.5" |
Interface |
SATA 6Gb/s |
Buffer Size |
256 MB |
Bytes per Sector |
4096 |
Features |
Native Command Queuing (NCQ), PIO mode 0-4 support, Multi-Word DMA mode 0-2 support, Ultra DMA Mode 0-6 support, Hot-Plug Support, Worldwide Name (WWN), TGMR recording technology, S.M.A.R.T. |
Width |
101.6 mm |
Depth |
146.99 mm |
Height |
26.1 mm |
Weight |
630 g |