Seagate ST4000DX001 Desktop SSD 4TB
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About this product
The Seagate ST4000DX001 Desktop SSHD offers 4TB of storage capacity with a hybrid design, combining the benefits of a hard disk drive (HDD) and a solid-state drive (SSD). It operates with a SATA 6GB/s interface and features a 7200 RPM rotation speed. The drive has a 3.5-inch form factor and includes 64MB of cache, designed to accelerate frequently accessed data for improved responsiveness in desktop systems.
Our take
For those who need large capacity but want a bit more zip than a traditional HDD, this Seagate Desktop SSHD is a good middle-ground. The 4TB capacity is generous, and the 7200 RPM rotation speed combined with the SSD portion means it should be noticeably faster than a pure HDD, especially for frequently used applications. The 3.5-inch form factor is standard for desktops. However, it's important to remember this isn't a full SSD, so you won't get pure SSD speeds. The 64MB cache is decent, but more wouldn't hurt. It's a pragmatic solution for balancing cost, capacity, and performance.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 4TB large storage capacity
- Hybrid HDD/SSD for performance boost
- 7200RPM rotation speed
- Sata 6GB/S interface
Cons
- Not a full SSD
- 3.5-inch form factor less versatile for laptops
Specifications
- UPC 0763649036341
- Brand Seagate
- Form Factor 3.5 in
- Type Sshd (Solid State Hybrid Drive)
- Model Desktop SSHD
- Transfer Rate 600Mbps
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- MPN
- ST4000DX001
- Features
- Hybrid (HDD/SSD)
- Storage Capacity
- 4TB
- Interface
- Sata 6GB/S
- Cache
- 64MB
- Rotation Speed
- 7200RPM
