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Seagate BarraCuda 8TB ST8000DMZ04

ST8000DMZ04
BarraCudadesktopSMR8TBSATA-6G3.5"
$32.50/TB
$259.99
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Price updated
Aug 4, 2026, 11:56 AM
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Quick Verdict

The Seagate BarraCuda 8TB ST8000DMZ04 is a 8TB SATA-6G enterprise drive at $32.50/TB - Verify recording technology before use in RAID. New unit with full manufacturer warranty.

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Specifications

Capacity8TB
Form Factor3.5"
InterfaceSATA-6G
Recording TechSMR
RPM5400
Cache256MB
Sector Size512e
Workload Rating—
Warranty—
ASINB07H289S7C

90-Day Price History

$31$41$5005/0606/2208/04
How it compares - 8TB SATA-6G
#1Seagate BarraCuda 8TB ST8000DMZ04THIS DRIVE
$26.25/TB
#2Seagate BarraCuda 8TB ST8000DMZ04THIS DRIVE
$32.50/TB
#3Dell T05HP 8TB SATA 6G 512e Certified
$33.63/TB
#4Seagate IronWolf 8TB NAS ST8000VNZ04
$35.62/TB
#5Seagate IronWolf 8TB NAS ST8000VN0022
$43.37/TB

Compare to similar 8TB SATA-6G drives

Dell
T05HP 8TB SATA 6G 512e Certified
$33.63/TB
$269.00
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Seagate
IronWolf 8TB NAS ST8000VNZ04
$35.62/TB
$284.99
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Seagate
IronWolf 8TB NAS ST8000VN0022
$43.37/TB
$346.99
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Seagate
IronWolf 8TB NAS ST8000VN0022
$53.75/TB
$430.00
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Seagate
IronWolf Pro 8TB NAS ST8000NE001
$62.43/TB
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Frequently Asked Questions

Check the recording technology before using in RAID. CMR is preferred over SMR for RAID arrays.

Warranty varies by seller. Check the Amazon listing for current warranty terms.

Compatible with any server, NAS or workstation with a SATA port. Works in Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS, UnRAID and all major NAS platforms.

Use Case Scenarios

🏠
Home & SMB NAS
Building a mid-range NAS for media, backups and file sharing.
✓ Excellent fit
Verify CMR recording before using in RAID. New drives come with full warranty.
💾
Backup Server / Veeam Target
Dedicated backup storage for Veeam, Commvault, or NetBackup.
✓ Excellent fit
8TB SATA drives are ideal for backup targets. SATA gives maximum $/TB for backup repositories.
🏗️
Virtualization Host Storage
VM images and snapshots on Proxmox, VMware or Hyper-V.
~ Good fit
Suitable for VM storage where workloads are not IOPS-intensive. SATA is fine for single-host VM storage. Consider NVMe cache for latency-sensitive VMs.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Maintenance Checklist

On installCheck SMART baseline on arrival
Run smartctl -a /dev/sdX and record: Reallocated_Sector_Ct, Power_On_Hours, Spin_Retry_Count. Establishes baseline for future comparison.
MonthlyRun SMART short self-test
smartctl -t short /dev/sdX — takes 1-2 minutes, catches most developing issues. Schedule during off-peak.
QuarterlyRun SMART long self-test
smartctl -t long /dev/sdX — full surface scan, takes 4 hours for 8TB. Any test failure is grounds for immediate replacement.
QuarterlyCheck RAID array health
Verify no degraded drives. A degraded array with no hot spare is one failure from data loss. Check mdstat or controller UI.
AnnuallyVerify drive firmware version
Check Seagate support site for firmware updates. Some versions have known bugs affecting integrity.
Every 3-5 yearsPlan proactive replacement
Enterprise HDDs have higher failure rates after year 4-5. At 8TB per drive, budget for replacements before failures occur.

Troubleshooting Guide

Cause: Loose SATA data or power cable, failed port, or drive not spinning up.
Fix: Reseat both cables. Try a different port. Listen for spin-up sound. Test with a known-good cable.