Seagate Archive HDD v2 ST5000AS0001 5TB 5900RPM 128MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5 HDD
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About this product
The Seagate Archive HDD v2 ST5000AS0001 is a 5TB internal desktop hard drive, featuring a 3.5-inch form factor. This drive operates at 5900 RPM and comes with a substantial 128MB cache, connected via a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. It is specifically designed for archival purposes, offering high capacity for data storage.
Our take
If you're looking for massive storage for archival data, this Seagate Archive 5TB drive is built for the task. The 5TB capacity in a single 3.5-inch drive is excellent for consolidating large media libraries or backups. The 128MB cache is a good size for an archive drive, helping with data throughput. While the 5900 RPM spin speed isn't the fastest, it's typical for drives designed for high capacity and efficient power usage, rather than raw speed. It's a solid choice for network-attached storage (NAS) or desktop systems where bulk storage is the primary requirement.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Huge 5TB storage capacity
- Large 128MB cache
- SATA 6.0Gb/s interface
- 3.5-inch desktop form factor
Cons
- 5900 RPM rotation speed is not top-tier
- Optimized for archives, not peak performance
Specifications
- Brand Seagate
- Form Factor 3.5 in
- Type Internal Desktop Drive
- Drive Type(s) Supported HDD
- Storage Capacity 5 TB
- Cache 128 MB
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- Rotation Speed
- 5900 RPM
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
