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Silver 3.5-inch bare hard drive with exposed circuit board

Toshiba

Toshiba DT01ACA200 2TB 7200 RPM 64MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-7V9Q-BJ3EX MPN DT01ACA200

Stores 2 TB of data on a 7200 RPM SATA 6.0 Gb/s desktop drive with 64 MB cache

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory64 MB

Capacity 2TB

  • 2 TB capacity stores large media libraries and backups
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers fast sequential read and write performance
  • 64 MB cache buffers bursts for smoother multitasking
  • SATA 6.0 Gbit/s interface provides high bandwidth to the host system
  • Advanced Format 512e sectors improve data integrity and surface efficiency

2 TB 7200 RPM SATA desktop drive

The Toshiba DT01ACA200 is a 3.5 inch internal hard drive built for everyday desktop computing. It delivers 2 TB of storage on a SATA 6.0 Gbit/s interface with a 7200 RPM spindle and 64 MB cache. The bare-drive package suits system builders and upgraders who need reliable bulk capacity. Advanced Format 512e sectors and a halogen-free design support data integrity and efficient power use.

Ideal for general storage.

This drive fits users who want large, affordable space for documents, media and backups on a standard desktop SATA port. The 7200 RPM speed and 64 MB buffer give responsive performance for typical workloads. Buyers who need the low latency and high throughput of a solid-state drive for operating-system boot or heavy random-access workloads should consider a different storage tier. The 3.5 inch form factor also requires a desktop chassis with an available drive bay.

SATA 6.0 Gbit/s interface and 7200 RPM spindle

The single specification that determines compatibility is the SATA 6.0 Gbit/s interface paired with a 7200 RPM rotational speed. Your motherboard or controller must provide a standard SATA data and power connection to run this drive at its rated performance. The 2 TB capacity uses a low-profile 26.10 mm height, fitting most desktop bays, while the 512e sector format works with modern operating systems without special configuration.

How it compares

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

Price $54.99
Cheaper than about 74% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 2 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 2,372 items is 2 TB.
Price per TB $27.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 86% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Model nameDT01ACA200
Total capacity2 TB
Recommended useFor Daily Computing
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency4.17 ms
Storage
Cache memory64 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 mm
Shipping weight0.79 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 25 mm

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Questions about this item

How can I confirm the 7200 RPM drive is performing correctly after installation?

The drive should be detected in BIOS with its full 2TB capacity and report a SATA 6.0Gb/s link speed. In Windows, use CrystalDiskInfo to verify the 7200 RPM speed, 64MB cache, and 4.17ms average latency values.

The listing says Bare Drive — what exactly ships in the box and what cables or brackets must I source separately?

Only the 3.5" hard drive unit is included. You must supply your own SATA data cable, SATA power connector from the PSU, and any 3.5" mounting screws or drive bay brackets required by your case.

The DT01ACA series spans 500GB to 3TB — why choose this 2TB model over the other capacities?

This 2TB model uses two platters with 64MB cache, matching the 3TB flagship's cache size while offering a lower cost per gigabyte than the 500GB or 1TB single-platter versions that only have 32MB cache.

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