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Seagate

Seagate ST5000AS0011 5TB 5900 RPM 128MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-01FP-XGJ3V MPN ST5000AS0011

A 5 TB 3.5-inch SATA desktop drive spinning at 5900 RPM with 128 MB cache, built for low-power cold-data archiving

  • Total capacity5 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Rotational speed5,900 RPM
  • Cache memory128 MB
  • Max height26.11 mm

Model 5TB Standard Model

  • 5 TB capacity for large cold-data archives
  • 128 MB cache boosts sequential read performance
  • 5900 RPM spindle reduces power draw and noise
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface fits standard desktop bays
  • Shingled Magnetic Recording enables low-cost per-terabyte storage

Archive HDD v2 for cold data storage

The Seagate Archive HDD v2 ST5000AS0011 is a 5TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for cold data storage. It runs at 5900 RPM with a 128MB cache on a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. The drive targets users who need high-capacity, low-cost archiving rather than active workloads.

SMR technology and PowerChoice reduce power draw

Shingled magnetic recording enables the low cost per terabyte and the RV-balanced design supports high-density environments. PowerChoice technology spins the drive down during idle periods to cut power consumption. No hardware encryption is included and the drive ships as a bare unit without cables or mounting hardware.

Standard 3.5-inch SATA installation

The drive fits a standard 3.5-inch bay and connects with a regular SATA data and power cable. SMR behaviour can cause slow sustained writes if the drive is used for frequent random updates. Treat it as a write-once, read-many archive tier and avoid using it as a primary operating-system or scratch disk.

How it compares

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

Price $163.99
Pricier than about 63% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 5 TB
Higher than about 73% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $32.80 per TB
Cheaper than about 79% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineArchive HDD v2
Model nameST5000AS0011
Total capacity5 TB
Performance
Rotational speed5,900 RPM
Storage
Cache memory128 MB
Data encryptionNone
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Max height26.11 mm
Maximum width101.85 mm
Maximum length146.99 mm
Shipping weight1.36 kg
Package size226 × 155 × 76 mm

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Questions about this item

Will the 128MB cache need any firmware updates to maintain performance over time?

The 128MB cache operates without user-serviceable firmware updates; the drive manages its SMR layout internally and requires no scheduled maintenance on the cache itself.

What throughput limit appears first when writing continuously to the 5TB SATA 6.0Gb/s interface?

Sustained writes are constrained by the 5900 RPM platter speed and SMR technology, so the sequential write rate will saturate well below the 6.0Gb/s link ceiling.

How much heat and power does the 3.5-inch 5900 RPM drive produce during all-day archival workloads?

The Archive HDD v2 is optimised for cold data with the lowest power consumption in its class and includes PowerChoice on-demand time-to-ready to minimise heat during idle periods.

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