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Seagate

Seagate BarraCuda Q5 ZP2000CV3A001 2TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 3D QLC internal SSD

SKU CH-89X8-M26XS MPN ZP2000CV3A001

A 2 TB M.2 2280 NVMe drive delivering sequential reads up to 2400 MB/s and writes up to 1800 MB/s using 3D QLC NAND

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Sequential read speedUp to 2,400 MB/s
  • Sequential write speedUp to 1,800 MB/s
  • Interface typePCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3
  • Form factorM.2 2280
  • Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)

Capacity 2TB

  • Cost-effective speed upgrade with 3D QLC NAND
  • Up to 2400 MBps sequential read for faster loads
  • Up to 1800 MBps sequential write for quicker saves
  • Low 3.3W active power extends laptop battery life
  • 8M-hour MTBF and 531TB TBW for long-term reliability

BarraCuda Q5 2TB NVMe drive

The Seagate BarraCuda Q5 ZP2000CV3A001 is a 2TB internal SSD built on 3D QLC NAND. It uses an M.2 2280 form factor with a PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3 interface. The drive targets consumers who want a cost-effective upgrade from mechanical storage to solid-state speeds. Sequential reads reach up to 2400 MBps and writes up to 1800 MBps.

Thermals power and noise

The SSD draws 25 mW at idle and up to 3.3W during active workloads. It operates between 0°C and 70°C and survives storage temperatures from -40°C to 85°C. With no moving parts the drive produces no audible noise. Shock resistance is rated at 1500G and the MTBF is 1,800,000 hours. Total bytes written endurance is 531TB.

Build integration

The M.2 2280 module plugs directly into a compatible motherboard slot, removing the need for drive bays and cables. Its slim profile frees space inside small-form-factor chassis and laptops. Low active power consumption helps extend battery life in mobile systems. Seagate DiscWizard software is available for migration and cloning from an old drive.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Internal NVMe & SATA SSDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $72.99
Cheaper than about 81% of the 1,994 comparable items (median $180.49).
Total capacity 2 TB
Higher than about 70% of the 1,368 comparable items (median 1 TB).
Sequential read speed Up to 2,400 MB/s
Typical for this category: the median of 1,180 items is 2,400 MB/s.
Price per TB $36.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 99% of the 1,362 comparable items (median $165.50 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineBarraCuda Q5
Model nameZP2000CV3A001
Part numberZP2000CV3A001
Total capacity2 TB
Product typeInternal Solid State Drive (SSD)
Intended useConsumer
Performance
Sequential read speedUp to 2,400 MB/s
Sequential write speedUp to 1,800 MB/s
Storage
NAND flash type3D QLC
Cache memory0 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typePCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe 1.3
Power
Idle power draw25 mW
Active power draw3.3 W
Size & build
Form factorM.2 2280
Overall height2.15 mm
Overall width22 mm
Product depth80 mm
Product weight7g
Shipping weight0.05 kg
Package size178 × 132 × 13 mm
Environment & compliance
Operating temperature range0 °C to 70 °C
Storage temperature range-40 °C to 85 °C
Max shock tolerance1500G
More details
Mean time between failures1,800,000 h

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Questions about this item

How do I install the M.2 2280 NVMe 1.3 drive in my system?

Slide the drive into the M.2 2280 slot at an angle, press it flat and secure it with the motherboard screw; the step often missed is leaving the protective label on the controller, which can trap heat.

What maintenance or replacement will the 3D QLC 2TB drive need later?

The drive has no user-serviceable parts; its 531 TBW endurance rating and 1,800,000-hour MTBF indicate when a full replacement is due rather than a component swap.

What limit appears first during sustained writes on the PCIe Gen3 x4 SSD?

The 3D QLC NAND write speed drops after the SLC cache fills, so sequential write performance falls below the 1800 MBps peak during long transfers.

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