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Seagate

Seagate ST5000DM000 5TB 3.5" 5900 RPM 128MB SATA 6.0Gb/s internal hard drive

SKU CH-ZN8J-K18Q9 MPN ST5000DM000

A 5 TB desktop hard drive with a 5900 RPM spindle and 128 MB cache for bulk storage

  • Total capacity5 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed5,900 RPM
  • Cache memory128 MB
  • 5 TB capacity for large desktop storage
  • 128 MB cache improves burst data throughput
  • 5900 RPM spindle speed balances performance and power
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface enables high-speed transfers
  • 25 TB per-disk technology increases areal density

5 TB 3.5" desktop drive

The Seagate ST5000DM000 is a 5 TB 3.5 inch internal hard drive that spins at 5900 RPM and connects through a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface. It carries a 128 MB cache and is supplied as a bare drive without accessories. The unit measures 147.0 mm long, 101.6 mm wide and 26.1 mm high.

Best for bulk storage, not for speed-critical tasks

This drive suits users who need large, affordable capacity for archives, backups or media libraries in desktop PCs or entry-level servers. Buyers who require the low latency of solid-state storage or sustained transfer rates above what a 5900 RPM mechanical drive can deliver should consider a different storage class.

5900 RPM spindle speed

The 5900 RPM rotation rate is the key specification that determines whether this drive matches the workload; it defines the achievable sequential throughput and access latency for bulk-data applications.

How it compares

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

Price $178.99
Pricier than about 65% 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 $35.80 per TB
Cheaper than about 75% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Model nameST5000DM000
Total capacity5 TB
Recommended useIdeal for Servers
Performance
Rotational speed5,900 RPM
Average seek time<8.5 ms
Mean write time<9.5 ms
Mean latency6Gb/s
Storage
Cache memory128 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Max height26.1 mm
Maximum width101.6 mm
Maximum length147.0 mm
Shipping weight0.73 kg
Package size229 × 152 × 76 mm

Questions about this item

What does the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface limit in real-world transfer speed?

The SATA 6.0Gb/s interface caps burst throughput at 6.0Gb/s; sustained reads and writes will be lower and depend on the 5900 RPM platters and 128MB cache.

What are the exact mounting dimensions for a 3.5" bay?

The drive measures 147.0mm long, 101.6mm wide and 26.1mm high, matching the standard 3.5" form factor for four-screw mounting.

How is the drive installed and which step is often missed?

Secure the bare drive with four screws in a 3.5" bay, connect a SATA data cable and a SATA power cable, then initialise and format the 5000GB volume in the operating system before use.

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