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Seagate

Seagate ST3000DM001 3TB 7200 RPM 64MB SATA 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-3RN8-2T122 MPN ST3000DM001

A 3.5" 3000 GB desktop hard drive with 7200 RPM, 64 MB cache and SATA 3.0 Gb/s for daily computing

  • Total capacity3 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory64 MB
  • 3 TB capacity for large media libraries and backups
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed for responsive daily computing
  • 64 MB cache accelerates frequent file access
  • SATA 3.0 Gb/s interface fits standard desktop bays
  • OptiCache technology boosts performance up to 45%

Purpose and capacity

This Seagate Desktop HDD provides 3TB of storage on a 3.5 inch form factor for daily computing workloads. It operates at 7200 RPM with a 64MB cache and connects through a SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. The bare drive measures up to 26.11mm high, 101.60mm wide and 146.99mm long.

Who it suits and who it does not

Builders needing a high-capacity mechanical drive for bulk files, backups or secondary storage will find it appropriate. Buyers who want faster random access, silent operation or a smaller 2.5 inch footprint should look at solid-state alternatives. Systems limited to SATA 1.5Gb/s ports will still work but at reduced throughput.

Installation checks

Verify that the chassis has a free 3.5 inch bay and that the power supply includes a spare SATA power connector. Confirm the motherboard or controller offers an available SATA data port running at 3.0Gb/s or backwards-compatible speeds. Ensure the operating system supports drives larger than 2TB or plan to use the supplied DiscWizard software for legacy BIOS environments.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $111.99
Typical for this category: the median of 4,938 items is $107.99.
Total capacity 3 TB
Higher than about 60% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $37.33 per TB
Cheaper than about 73% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineDesktop HDD
Model nameST3000DM001
Total capacity3 TB
Recommended useFor Daily Computing
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Cache memory64 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 3.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Max height26.11 mm
Maximum width101.6 mm
Maximum length146.99 mm
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size146 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

Does my motherboard need a SATA 3.0Gb/s port to use this 3.5" 3TB drive?

Yes, the ST3000DM001 connects through a standard SATA 3.0Gb/s interface, so the board must provide a matching SATA data connector and a SATA power lead from the PSU.

Can I run this 7200 RPM drive on the same SATA controller as an older 3.0Gb/s mechanical disk?

Both drives will operate at the SATA 3.0Gb/s link speed; the controller will negotiate the lowest common rate, so the older disk will not slow the new drive beyond that limit.

How can I verify the 64MB cache and 7200 RPM are active after installation?

Check the drive properties in Device Manager or run a SMART utility such as CrystalDiskInfo; it will report 7200 RPM rotational speed and 64MB buffer size for the ST3000DM001.

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