Seagate - FireCuda 8TB Internal SATA Hard Drive for Desktops
Model: ST8000DXA01
SKU: 6498118
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- Key Specs
- Storage Capacity: 8000 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Storage Drive Type: HDD, HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Rotational Speed: 7200 revolutions per minute (The rate at which the hard drive spins its platters. The higher the rotational speed, the faster the drive can read and write data.)
- Maximum Read Speed: 255 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
- Maximum Write Speed: 255 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can write information; for example, saving files.)
- Form Factor: 3.5 in.
- Interface(s): SATA (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- General
- Brand: Seagate
- Model Number: ST8000DXA01
- Product Name: FireCuda 8TB Internal SATA Hard Drive for Desktops
- Capacity
- Storage Capacity: 8000 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
- Performance
- Storage Drive Type: HDD, HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
- Rotational Speed: 7200 revolutions per minute (The rate at which the hard drive spins its platters. The higher the rotational speed, the faster the drive can read and write data.)
- Maximum Read Speed: 255 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
- Maximum Write Speed: 255 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can write information; for example, saving files.)
- Heatsink: false (Dissipates heat during intense operation for sustained peak performance.)
- Compatibility
- Internal Or External: Internal
- Product Compatibility: Desktop computers
- Form Factor: 3.5 in.
- Interface(s): SATA (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
- Operating System Compatibility: Windows, Mac
- Features
- Usage: Gaming, Performance computing
- Memory
- Cache Buffer Size: 256 megabytes (The data capacity of the cache buffer (or disk buffer) that acts as temporary memory for the drive. The cache holds the most recently and frequently used data to save the drive the extra step of pulling it from permanent storage every time it's needed, which helps increase the drive's overall speed.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 1.028 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 4.01 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 1.58 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Included
- Included Software: Rescue Data Recovery Services
- Other
- UPC: 763649173862
Expand your potential and build your dream rig with FireCuda HDD. Ideal for serious gamers and creative pros alike, this HDD dominates—delivering massive capacity, 7200-RPM speeds, ultra-large 256MB cache, and time-tested endurance that withstands the rigors of modern gaming and the trials of photo/video editing. With a 300TB/year workload rate for sustained abuse, you can create your ultimate storage vault without sacrifice.
- 8TB storage capacity: Build the ultimate Storage Vault with this massive capacity 8TB hard drive.
- Access your data faster: 7200 RPM speeds and a SATA 6Gb/s interface connection.
- Save fast. Load faster.: Achieve new performance heights with a large 256MB cache to load applications and files faster.
- Absolute performance: Obtain maximum sustained transfers at 255MB/s.
- Rescue Data Recovery Services: Worry less with the included 3-year Rescue Data Recovery Services and 5-year limited warranty.
Product Manuals
Q: This drive is labeled 'Firecuda'. It is it then a hybrid and fast as the other firecudas?
A: Cache 256mb is the only form of hybrid on this drive, but that's not a hybrid storage drive solution
