ST2000DM 006-2DM164 SCSI Disk Device
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST2000DM 006-2DM164 SCSI Disk Device | 2000 | 370 | 174 | 155 | 0.95 | 0.82 | 11.17 | 3.88 |
| ST2000DM 006-2DM164 SCSI Disk Device | 2000 | 305 | 137 | 134 | 0.84 | 0.85 | 12.08 | 5.29 |
The measurement of the ST2000DM 006-2DM164 SCSI Disk Device was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST2000DM 006-2DM164 SCSI Disk Device under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST2000DM 006-2DM164 SCSI Disk Device should be used.
The Seagate ST2000DM006-2DM164 is an internal hard drive from the Seagate Barracuda series designed for desktop PCs and various storage applications. Here are all the relevant details, including technical specifications, features and typical application areas:
1. Description
The Seagate ST2000DM006-2DM164 is a 2 TB 3.5-inch HDD with a SATA III interface. This hard drive is suitable for a wide range of applications , from desktop PCs to external storage solutions and NAS systems. It offers a good ratio of capacity to performance and is designed for reliability.
2. Technical details
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Dimensions: Approx. 101.85 mm x 147 mm x 26.1 mm
- Use: Designed for desktop PCs, external enclosures and NAS systems that support 3.5" bays.
- Interface: SATA
- Interface type: SATA III (6 Gb/s)
- Data transfer rates: Up to 600 MB/s (theoretical maximum speed of the SATA III interface).
- Capacity: 2 TB
- Provides extensive storage for operating systems, applications, documents, photos, videos and other data.
- Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
- This speed provides faster data access and transfer performance compared to 5400 RPM models.
- Cache memory: 256 MB
- The large cache memory improves read and write speeds by caching frequently used data.
- Bug fix:
- ECC (Error-Correcting Code): Supports advanced error correction to ensure data integrity and improve reliability.
- Reliability:
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): Typically over 1 million hours, indicating high reliability and long lifetime.
3. Functions
- High Capacity: With 2TB, the hard drive provides enough storage for large amounts of data, including operating systems, applications, documents and media.
- Performance: The rotation speed of 7200 rpm ensures fast data access times and overall improved data transfer performance.
- Large Cache: The 256 MB cache increases hard drive performance by making frequently used data available more quickly.
- Energy Efficiency: While the hard drive offers higher performance, it still remains relatively energy efficient compared to other high-performance hard drives.
- Reliability: With advanced error correction and high MTBF, the ST2000DM006-2DM164 offers reliable performance and long durability.
4. Areas of application
- Desktop PCs: Ideal for use in desktop computers to increase performance and provide sufficient storage space for applications and data.
- External Hard Drive Enclosures: Can be used in external enclosures to provide a portable and expandable storage solution.
- NAS systems: Suitable for Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems that require additional capacity and performance for storing and accessing data on a network.
- Databases and large files: Useful for applications that need to manage large databases or media files, such as video editing or large data archives.
- Backup Solutions: Ideal for backup and archiving purposes to store and secure important data.
5. Installation
- Installation in desktop PCs or NAS systems:
- The hard drive is mounted in a 3.5" bay and connected to the motherboard via a SATA cable. A SATA power cable is also required to supply power to the hard drive.
- Use in external enclosures:
- The hard drive can be installed in a 3.5-inch external enclosure that connects to the computer via a USB interface. The external enclosure should support the SATA hard drive and provide the appropriate USB cable.
6. Maintenance and care
- Data backup: Regular backups are important to prevent data loss due to hard drive damage or other problems. Use appropriate backup software or cloud services for data backup.
- Drive Diagnostics: Use hard drive monitoring and diagnostic tools to regularly check its health and detect potential problems early.
- Firmware Updates: Check the Seagate website occasionally for firmware updates that may improve the performance and reliability of the drive.
Summary
The Seagate ST2000DM006-2DM164 offers an excellent combination of capacity, performance and reliability. With a capacity of 2 TB, a rotation speed of 7200 rpm and a large 256 MB cache, it is well suited for a wide range of applications, from desktop PCs and external hard drive enclosures to NAS systems and backup solutions. Its high performance, reliability and energy efficiency make it a versatile storage solution for modern computer and storage systems.
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ST2000DM 006-2DM164 SCSI Disk Device and the compatible operating systems
Windows Server 2025, 2022, 2019, 2016, ... or 2008 and higher
Windows 12, 11, 10 or Windows 7 and higher
Linux (various distributions)
macOS (from version 10.6)
Please note that the exact functions and areas of application may vary depending on the firmware version and configuration of ST2000DM 006-2DM164 SCSI Disk Device.
The ST2000DM 006-2DM164 SCSI Disk Device is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST2000DM 006-2DM164 SCSI Disk Device regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.