Seagate BarraCuda 6TB 3.5" Internal Hard Drive – HDD Capacity, SSD Attitude
Experience HDD capacity with SSD-like responsiveness. Coupled with Intel Optane memory (not included), Seagate BarraCuda hard drives deliver a powerful combination of performance, capacity and value.
- SSD-like performance and responsiveness
- Massive storage capacity
- Up to twice the speed of standard drives for boot and load applications
- Affordability with zero compromises
Versatile, Fast and Dependable Storage
BarraCuda hard drives lead the industry with high-capacity options for desktops and mobile computers, with drives available up to 12 TB in the wider BarraCuda portfolio. This makes BarraCuda an ideal choice for system upgrades at virtually any budget level.
The BarraCuda Pro line combines industry-leading storage capacity with 7,200 RPM spin speeds for quick load times in gaming and heavy workloads, and includes a 5-year limited warranty.
3.5" BarraCuda Hard Drives
- Rock-solid reliability built on over 20 years of BarraCuda innovation
- Flexible range of capacities and price points to suit any budget
- Multi-Tier Caching Technology (MTC) for excellent hard drive performance
Multi-Tier Caching Technology (MTC)
All drives in the BarraCuda family come equipped with Multi-Tier Caching Technology, designed to elevate your PC’s performance so you can load applications and files faster.
By applying intelligent layers of NAND Flash, DRAM and media cache technologies, BarraCuda drives optimise data flow for improved read and write performance.
Rescue Data Recovery Plans with BarraCuda Pro
Your data is important. Rescue Data Recovery Plans provide added peace of mind for creative professionals and performance PC users, and they come standard on BarraCuda Pro drives.
Whether there is a mechanical issue or an accidental problem with your drive, Seagate’s experienced data recovery experts are ready to help, backed by a 95% customer satisfaction rating.
- Included with BarraCuda Pro drives
- Coverage for 2 years from purchase
Trusted Dependability
The BarraCuda family of hard drives is built for long-term reliability.
- Over 20 years of BarraCuda drive innovation and manufacturing
- Frequently recognised by leading publications and customers for reliability
- BarraCuda Pro models include a 5-year limited warranty
Key Features
- Versatile HDDs for all your PC needs, delivering industry-leading excellence in personal computing
- Over two decades of proven, super-reliable storage in the BarraCuda family
- Capacities up to 8 TB for desktops in the BarraCuda range, offering one of the widest selections of storage options
- Advanced power modes help save energy without sacrificing performance
- SATA 6 Gb/s interface optimises burst performance
- Seagate Secure models (where applicable) provide Self-Encrypting Drive (SED) hardware-based data security and Instant Secure Erase for safe, fast drive retirement, meeting NIST 800-88 media sanitization specifications and supporting the Trusted Computer Group (TCG) Opal standard
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | ST6000DM003 |
| Capacity | 6 TB |
| Interface | SATA III |
| Cache | 256 MB |
| Rotational Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Data Transfer Rate | SATA III: 6.0 Gbit/s |
| Physical Drive Size | 3.5" |
| Packaging | OEM anti-static bag |
