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Seagate BarraCuda 8 TB Internal Hard Drive HDD – 3.5 Inch SATA 6 Gb/s, 5,400 RPM, 256 MB Cache for Computer Desktop PC (ST8000DMZ04/004)
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Seagate BarraCuda 8 TB Internal Hard Drive HDD – 3.5 Inch SATA 6 Gb/s, 5,400 RPM, 256 MB Cache for Computer Desktop PC (ST8000DMZ04/004)

When I need bulk storage without getting fancy, a big BarraCuda drive is an easy way to add capacity for ISOs, backups, and less performance-critical VM data. It’s a straightforward SATA HDD choice that matches the rack case drive bays and keeps cost per TB reasonable.

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Pros

  • +Large capacity for backups and bulk storage
  • +Simple SATA compatibility for home lab builds

Cons

  • -Not ideal for high-IOPS VM workloads compared to SSDs
  • -5400 RPM class drives prioritize capacity over performance

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