ST2000LM015 – 2TB Seagate BarraCuda 2.5-Inch Hard Drive for Laptops and Portable Devices
SKU: 3658
From a procurement standpoint, the Seagate ST2000LM015 is a high-volume 2TB BarraCuda 2.5-inch drive commonly specified by resellers, refurbishment shops, and system integrators for laptop repairs, external enclosure builds, and entry-level portable storage products. Its slim 7mm profile and cost-per-gigabyte profile make it a predictable seller in consumer repair and refurbishment channels. It is not positioned for NAS, surveillance, or enterprise arrays — those workload segments are addressed by Seagate’s IronWolf, SkyHawk, and Exos families — and as a 5400 RPM mechanical drive it should not be quoted as a substitute for SSDs in performance-sensitive deployments.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | ST2000LM015 |
| Series | Seagate BarraCuda (consumer/desktop portable line) |
| Capacity | 2TB (2000GB) |
| Interface | SATA 6.0 Gb/s (backward compatible with SATA 3.0 Gb/s and 1.5 Gb/s hosts) |
| Form Factor | 2.5-inch, 7mm height |
| Spindle Speed | 5400 RPM |
| Cache | 128MB |
| Max Sustained Transfer Rate | Up to 140 MB/s (interface/rotation dependent; guidance only) |
| Average Power Consumption | 1.8W (read/write) |
| Shock Tolerance | 1000G (non-operating) |
| MTBF | 600,000 hours |
Supply & Batch Information
Stock is held in volume with batch consistency maintained for recurring orders, so repeat customers receive units from the same manufacture window where possible — an important consideration for integrators standardizing firmware and benchmark profiles across deployments. Units ship in sealed Seagate retail or bulk packaging; packing options can be aligned with your fulfillment requirements.
All units are covered by the manufacturer warranty channel with structured RMA handling: defective units are processed through our returns workflow with replacement or credit issued per the agreed terms. For export orders, stock is CE, FCC, and RoHS compliant, with documentation available on request for customs clearance and destination-market compliance checks.
Lead times depend on order size and destination; in-stock volumes typically ship within standard dispatch windows, while larger quantities may require confirmation from the warehouse. Before placing orders, verify host bay clearance — the 7mm height fits most current laptops and slim enclosures, while older 9.5mm bays will accept it with slack. For current stock levels, batch dates, and pricing tiers, request a wholesale quote.
Wholesale & Procurement Notes
- MOQ negotiable depending on model availability and destination market.
- Tiered volume pricing available — request a quote for your target quantity.
- Typical lead time: in-stock items dispatch promptly; large batches confirmed case by case.
- Packing & shipping: sealed retail or bulk cartons; consolidated or split shipments supported.
- RMA window per manufacturer warranty terms; contact your account manager for the applicable schedule.
