ST2000DM005-2CW102
User Benchmarks
| Model | Type | Score | Seq. Read MB | Seq. Write MB | Read 4k64QD | Write 4k64QD | Read Access msek. | Write Access msek. |
| ST2000DM005-2CW102 | 2000 | 387 | 191 | 170 | 1.28 | 0.23 | 5.89 | 1568.75 |
| ST2000DM005-2CW102 | 2000 | 328 | 164 | 148 | 1.19 | 0.30 | 7.02 | 17.84 |
| ST2000DM005-2CW102 | 2000 | 212 | 123 | 64 | 2.25 | 6.28 | 2.16 | 0.61 |
| ST2000DM005-2CW102 | 2000 | 193 | 74 | 88 | 0.89 | 0.15 | ||
| ST2000DM005-2CW102 | 2000 | 164 | 60 | 63 | 1.19 | 0.00 | ||
| ST2000DM005-2CW102 | 2000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 |
The measurement of the ST2000DM005-2CW102 was carried out on Windows. Similar read and write speeds could certainly be achieved with the ST2000DM005-2CW102 under Linux and MacOS. Of course, the correct hard drive driver should be installed and the correct interface for the ST2000DM005-2CW102 should be used.
The ST2000DM005-2CW102 is an external hard drive from Seagate that belongs to the Barracuda series. This series is known for its reliable performance and high storage capacity. Here is the detailed information about this model:
Technical details:
1. Model Number:
- ST2000DM005-2CW102
2. Form factor and interface:
- Form factor: 3.5 inch (internal), suitable for desktop cases
- Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s)
- Compatibility: Backwards compatible with SATA II and SATA I
3. Capacity:
- 2 TB (Terabyte)
4. Hard drive type:
- Type: Mechanical Hard Drive (HDD)
- Disk size: 3.5 inches
5. Performance:
- Data transfer rate:
- SATA III: Up to 6 Gb/s (Gigabits per second)
- Cache: 256 MB
- Rotation speed: 7200 rpm (revolutions per minute)
6. Physical dimensions:
- Dimensions: Approximately 146 x 101.85 x 26.1 mm (L x W x H)
7. Weight:
- Weight: Approximately 625 g
Features:
1. SATA III interface: Provides high data transfer rates of up to 6 Gb/s, enabling efficient storage and fast access to data.
2. 7200 rpm: The high rotation speed ensures fast reading and writing processes.
3. 256 MB Cache: The large cache memory helps improve performance by caching frequently used data.
4. Advanced Power Management: Optimizes power consumption and supports various power saving modes to extend the life of the hard drive.
Areas of application:
1. Data Storage: Ideal for storing large amounts of data such as documents, photos, videos and music.
2. Backup solutions: Good for regular backups of important data and ensuring data integrity.
3. Extended Storage: Useful for expanding storage space on desktop PCs, especially when internal storage is running low.
4. Multimedia Storage: Perfect for storing large media files, especially for applications that require high storage capacity.
Special features:
- High capacity: With 2 TB, the hard drive offers enough space for extensive data storage and backups.
- Fast performance: The 7200 RPM rotation speed and large cache ensure high performance in read and write operations.
- Reliability: The Barracuda series is known for its reliable performance and durability in daily use.
- Energy Efficiency: Advanced power management optimizes energy consumption, making the hard drive more efficient in operation.
Conclusion:
The ST2000DM005-2CW102 from Seagate is a high-performance 3.5-inch hard drive with a capacity of 2 TB that is characterized by its high speed and reliability. The SATA III interface, the 7200 rpm rotation speed and the large 256 MB cache make it an excellent choice for storing large amounts of data, for backups and for applications that require a lot of storage space. Its robustness and performance make it particularly suitable for desktop PCs and other applications that require high storage capacity.
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ST2000DM005-2CW102 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 ST2000DM005-2CW102.
The ST2000DM005-2CW102 is a reliable disk in case of problems, failures, file loss and other errors, check the drivers of the ST2000DM005-2CW102 regardless of whether it is under Windows 12, 11, 10, etc. or Linux and Apples macOS.