Name: ST2000VM003 Seagate Pipeline HD 2TB 5.9K RPM 6Gb/s SATA 3.5-Inch LP Hard Drive
Brand: Seagate
SKU: ST2000VM003
Price: 199.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (119 reviews)

Product Overview
The Seagate Pipeline HD ST2000VM003 is a 2TB hard drive designed for efficient storage in digital video and media applications. Operating at a spindle speed of 5,900 RPM and utilizing a SATA 6 Gb/s interface, it provides fast data transfer rates of up to 159 MB/s. With a 3.5-inch form factor and a 64MB cache, it enhances data retrieval efficiency, making it suitable for applications requiring sustained performance. The drive features a disk format of 4K sectors with 512-byte emulation (512e) and offers an average latency of 5.1 ms, along with an MTBF of 1 million hours, ensuring reliability for mission-critical workloads.

General Information
Brand	Seagate
Part Number	ST2000VM003

Technical Information
Capacity	2TB
Drive Type	Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	4K sectors with 512-byte emulation (512e)
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	5900 RPM
Hot Swappable	No
MTBF	1 Million Hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 6GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions	1.028 x 4.0 x 5.78 inches (26.1 x 101.6 x 147.0 mm)
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Product Description
The Seagate Pipeline HD ST2000VM003 is a reliable 2TB hard drive designed for digital video recording and surveillance applications. Operating at a spindle speed of 5,900 RPM, this drive provides efficient access to data, making it an excellent choice for applications that require sustained performance over extended periods. Featuring a SATA 6 Gb/s interface, the Pipeline HD ensures fast data transfer rates, supporting sustained data transfer speeds of up to 159 MB/s. With a 3.5-inch form factor, this hard drive is suitable for a wide range of storage solutions, from personal computers to specialized media storage systems. The ST2000VM003 is equipped with a 64MB cache, which enhances data retrieval efficiency and provides smooth performance for streaming and recording applications. It utilizes a disk format of 4K sectors with 512-byte emulation (512e), ensuring compatibility with modern systems. With an average latency of 5.1 ms and a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 1 million hours, this hard drive offers reliability for mission-critical workloads. Key Features: Capacity: 2TB for substantial storage of video and media files. Spindle Speed: 5,900 RPM for efficient data access. Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s for high-speed data transfers. Form Factor: 3.5-inch design, compatible with various systems. Cache: 64MB for improved data processing efficiency. Average Latency: 5.1 ms for quick access to stored data. Sustained Data Transfer Rate: Up to 159 MB/s for efficient media playback and recording. Disk Format: 4K sectors with 512-byte emulation (512e) for modern compatibility. MTBF: 1 million hours, indicating reliable performance over time. The Seagate Pipeline HD ST2000VM003 2TB Hard Drive is a solid choice for users seeking a dependable storage solution for digital video recording and other media-intensive applications, delivering reliable performance and efficiency.

Use Cases
The ST2000VM003 Seagate Pipeline HD 2TB hard drive is well-suited for environments that require consistent, high-throughput storage with moderate performance demands. It is ideal for digital video recording and playback systems, as well as media storage in small to medium-sized broadcast setups or surveillance deployments where sustained data rates are critical. How It's Used: Integrated into digital video recorders (DVRs) for continuous recording in security and surveillance systems. Used in small broadcast and media production environments to archive and stream video content efficiently. Deployed in edge computing nodes where moderate-capacity storage and reliable data access are necessary. Employed in SMB network-attached storage (NAS) systems requiring balanced performance and capacity for multimedia files. Utilized in virtualization environments that handle media streaming workloads with sustained sequential data writes. By offering a balance of capacity, reliable throughput, and efficient data handling, this drive supports operational stability in workloads that depend on continuous data flow. Its design facilitates scalable deployment in environments where data integrity and steady performance are essential for media-centric applications.