ST2000DM001-1CH164
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST2000DM001-1CH164 | 2000 | 431 | 197 | 188 | 1.76 | 1.35 | 5.85 | 3.12 |
| ST2000DM001-1CH164 | 2000 | 415 | 188 | 181 | 1.22 | 1.16 | 7.84 | 3.59 |
| ST2000DM001-1CH164 | 2000 | 378 | 176 | 167 | 0.83 | 0.83 | 10.98 | 4.36 |
| ST2000DM001-1CH164 | 2000 | 372 | 179 | 154 | 1.12 | 1.01 | 8.78 | 3.39 |
| ST2000DM001-1CH164 | 2000 | 357 | 168 | 154 | 0.91 | 0.87 | 11.50 | 4.73 |
| ST2000DM001-1CH164 | 2000 | 347 | 167 | 138 | 0.86 | 0.87 | 8.46 | 5.28 |
| ST2000DM001-1CH164 | 2000 | 346 | 158 | 148 | 1.22 | 0.98 | 8.91 | 3.48 |
| ST2000DM001-1CH164 | 2000 | 340 | 158 | 145 | 0.94 | 0.85 | 12.51 | 4.56 |
| ST2000DM001-1CH164 | 2000 | 328 | 146 | 135 | 1.28 | 1.00 | 8.68 | 6.74 |
| ST2000DM001-1CH164 | 2000 | 324 | 148 | 137 | 1.41 | 0.82 | 6.49 | 3.93 |
| ST2000DM001-1CH164 | 2000 | 320 | 155 | 130 | 1.04 | 0.89 | 11.19 | 4.65 |
| ST2000DM001-1CH164 | 2000 | 304 | 138 | 131 | 0.84 | 0.83 | 10.93 | 5.17 |
| ST2000DM001-1CH164 | 2000 | 290 | 137 | 120 | 0.75 | 0.73 | 11.89 | 5.95 |
| ST2000DM001-1CH164 | 2000 | 282 | 132 | 117 | 1.00 | 0.84 | 11.62 | 5.26 |
| ST2000DM001-1CH164 | 2000 | 280 | 124 | 121 | 0.96 | 0.89 | 9.83 | 4.47 |
| ST2000DM001-1CH164 | 2000 | 273 | 137 | 111 | 0.48 | 0.61 | 15.82 | 6.54 |
| ST2000DM001-1CH164 | 2000 | 253 | 117 | 109 | 0.67 | 0.79 | 13.66 | 5.05 |
| ST2000DM001-1CH164 | 2000 | 251 | 107 | 108 | 1.15 | 1.02 | 7.46 | 4.03 |
| ST2000DM001-1CH164 | 2000 | 219 | 110 | 83 | 0.53 | 0.65 | 14.91 | 6.79 |
| ST2000DM001-1CH164 | 2000 | 213 | 117 | 82 | 0.73 | 2.49 | 10.27 | 1.62 |
| ST2000DM001-1CH164 | 2000 | 200 | 87 | 81 | 0.99 | 0.88 | ||
| ST2000DM001-1CH164 | 2000 | 186 | 107 | 61 | 0.71 | 2.99 | 8.11 | 0.82 |
The measurement of the ST2000DM001-1CH164 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST2000DM001-1CH164 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST2000DM001-1CH164 should be used.
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The ST2000DM001-1CH164 is a 2TB hard drive from the Seagate Barracuda series, which was designed as a reliable and powerful storage solution for desktop PCs. It is a conventional hard drive (HDD) in 3.5-inch format, which is characterized by high storage capacity and solid performance. This hard drive is particularly interesting for users who need to store large amounts of data but do not want to pay SSD prices.
Technical details
- Model number: ST2000DM001-1CH164- Capacity: 2 TB (2000 GB)
- Form factor: 3.5 inches
- Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s)
- Rotation speed: 7200 rpm
- Cache (buffer size): 64 MB
- Data density: Up to 1 TB per platter
- Maximum data transfer rate: Up to 210 MB/s (read/write)
- Sector size: 4096 bytes (4K sectors)
- Reliability:
- Mean time to failure (MTBF): 240,000 hours
- Workload: 55 TB per year
- Volume:
- Idle: approx. 2.5 bels
- Operation: approx. 2.8 bels
- Power consumption:
- Idle: approx. 3.7 W
- Operation: approx. 6.7 W
- Height: 20.17 mm
- Weight: approx. 626 g
Functions and features
1. High capacity of 2 TB: With 2 terabytes of storage space, the ST2000DM001 is ideal for users who need to store large amounts of data, be it movies, music, games or documents. It can accommodate thousands of photos, hundreds of hours of HD videos and an extensive game library.2. 7200 RPM: A rotation speed of 7200 RPM provides higher data transfer rate and faster access compared to 5400 RPM hard drives. This makes the hard drive a suitable solution for general desktop use and more demanding applications.
3. 64MB Cache: The cache memory acts as a fast temporary storage that buffers frequently used data, thus speeding up the data transfer between the hard disk and the system. For large files or when similar data is accessed frequently, this significantly improves overall performance.
4. SATA III interface (6 Gb/s): The SATA III interface theoretically enables data transfer rates of up to 600 MB/s, but this is limited by the mechanical limitations of HDD technology. Nevertheless, the hard drive offers solid performance with maximum transfer rates of around 210 MB/s.
5. Advanced Format 4K Sectors: The hard drive uses 4K sectors, which improves data management efficiency and storage density compared to older 512-byte sectors. This is especially beneficial for modern operating systems and applications that need to manage large amounts of data.
6. High reliability: With an MTBF of 240,000 hours and a workload of 55 TB per year, the drive is designed for 24/7 operation in typical desktop environments. These numbers indicate high reliability for everyday usage requirements.
7. Low power consumption: When idle, the ST2000DM001 consumes only 3.7W, making it a power-efficient option for PCs that remain running for long periods of time but are not always actively used.
Areas of application
1. Desktop Computers: The Seagate ST2000DM001 is ideal for desktop PCs that need to store a large amount of data, such as videos, music, documents, and games. It offers an optimal balance between performance and capacity, making it a preferred choice for home and office applications.2. Multimedia Storage: The high storage capacity of 2TB makes this hard drive ideal for users who need to store and access large amounts of media content, such as videos, music, photos and graphics. For creative professionals who edit large media files, this is an economical storage solution.
3. Gaming PCs: Gamers who want to store large game libraries will benefit from the high capacity and solid performance of the hard drive. Especially for modern games, which are often several dozen GB in size, the ST2000DM001 offers sufficient space and decent loading times.
4. Data backup and archiving: With 2 TB, the hard drive offers plenty of space for backups and archiving of important data. Users who regularly need to back up or archive large amounts of data can use this hard drive as reliable storage.
5. Home Office and Office Applications: For use in offices where multiple applications are used simultaneously and a large amount of data needs to be stored, the Seagate ST2000DM001 is a practical and cost-effective option.
Advantages and disadvantages
Advantages:
- High Capacity: 2 TB of storage is more than enough for most desktop applications and offers plenty of room for media, programs and backups.
- Good value for money: Compared to SSDs, the ST2000DM001 offers a much cheaper way to store large amounts of data.
- Solid performance: With 7200 RPM and a 64 MB cache, the hard drive offers decent speeds for an HDD, making it a good choice for everyday use and multimedia.
- SATA III interface: Takes advantage of SATA III technology for fast data transfer wherever possible.
Disadvantages:
- Slower than SSDs: Despite its decent performance, the ST2000DM001 lags behind SSDs in terms of speed. It is not suitable for extremely fast access times or intensive applications that would clearly benefit from an SSD.
- Mechanical Components: Like all traditional hard drives, the ST2000DM001 is more susceptible to mechanical failure compared to SSDs, which have no moving parts.
- Noise: Mechanical hard drives are typically louder than SSDs, which may be annoying for some users, especially in quiet environments.
Conclusion
The Seagate ST2000DM001-1CH164 is a reliable and powerful 2TB hard drive that is ideal for use in desktop PCs, gaming systems and multimedia setups. It offers solid performance, high storage capacity and is a cost-effective solution for users who need to store large amounts of data. While it cannot keep up with the speed of SSDs, it is more than sufficient for many everyday applications and represents an economical storage solution.---
ST2000DM001-1CH164 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 ST2000DM001-1CH164.
The ST2000DM001-1CH164 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST2000DM001-1CH164 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.