Moreover, 128MB cache temporarily stores data while maintaining smooth performance, and 6,900 RPM  spindle speed ensures a balance between system responsiveness and power efficiency. Now with a 3.5-inch form factor, this hard drive is compatible with several desktop PCs and other enterprise enclosures. So, Seagate Archive v2 ST8000AS0002 Hard Drive is highly recommended for cloud storage systems, NAS systems, data archival and backups, and surveillance storage solutions.

Key Features

Here are the basic features and functions of  Seagate Archive v2 ST8000AS0002:

• Storage capacity: It supports 8TB storage capacity for making it suitable for data-processing applications, including backups, cloud storage, and data archiving. 

• Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s interface offers fast and reliable data transfer and provides compatibility with modern and older systems. 

• Spindle speed:  6,900 RPM spindle speed ensures a perfect balance between efficient performance and power efficiency with minimum power consumption. 

• Cache Buffer: 128MB cache temporarily stores data while maintaining the system's performance.

• Cloud storage: With a high MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) of 800,000 hours, Seagate Archive v2 ST8000AS0002 Hard Drive secures and preserves data for longer periods.

• SMR technology: Shingled Magnetic Recording technology works on energy-efficient data access and improves storage density by overlapping data tracks on the disk. 

Specifications: 

• Seagate Part #/MPN: ST8000AS0002

• Capacity: 8TB

• Speed: 5.9K RPM

• Interface Types: SATA

• Form Factor: 3.5" LFF Hard Drive

• Sector Size: 512 / 512e

• Sustained Throughput: 190

• Electrical Interface: SATA 600 - 6 Gbps

• On-Board Cache: 128MB

• RAM: 128MB

• SATA Transfer Rates Supported (Gb/s): 6.0/3.0/1.5

• Average Data Rate, Read/Write (MB/s): 150

• Max Sustained Data Rate, OD Read (MB/s): 190

• Heads/Disks: 12/6

• Bytes per Sector: 4096

• SMR Technology, Drive-Managed: Yes

• Voltage Tolerance, Inc. Noise (5V): +/-5%

• Voltage Tolerance, Inc. Noise (12V): +/-10%

• Load/Unload Cycles: 300,000

• Nonrecoverable Read Errors per Bits Read, Max: 1 per 10e14

• Workload Rate Limit (TB/year): 180

• Power-On Hours: 8760 (24x7)

• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) (hours): 800K

• Compatibility: Seagate Archive v2 ST8000AS0002 is compatible with: 

  • Windows 10, 11, 8.1, 7, Windows Server (2012/2016/2019), macOS, Linux, FreeNAS / TrueNAS

  • Desktop PCs, NAS Systems, External HDD Enclosures, RAID Arrays, Home Media Servers, Surveillance Systems, Cold Storage Backup Servers

  • SATA III (6.0Gbps) , SATA II (3.0Gbps) , SATA I (1.5Gbps)

Seagate Archive v2 ST8000AS0002 Hard Drive is a cost-effective, high-density storage solution, ideal for enterprise networks. With 8TB storage, a fast SATA interface, efficient power design, and SMR technology, it offers seamless performance, durability,  high capacity, security, and reliability to its users.

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