Barracuda XT Desktop Hard Drive

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Lightning speed Massive capacity

Barracuda® XT desktop hard drives deliver deluxe computing power, offering the high performance and capacity demanded by modern computer enthusiasts.

  • Massive 3 TB and 2 TB capacities for storage-craving games and high-definition video
  • Top-end, 7,200 RPM desktop performance
  • Large cache (64 MB) optimises burst performance and reduces bottlenecks
  • SATA 6 Gb/s interface* enables use of the newest, fastest controllers

* Fully compatible with legacy SATA 1.5 Gb/s and SATA 3 Gb/s interfaces

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Pure power

Today's content demands more from your computer. In addition to the industry's biggest available cache (64 MB) and a SATA 6 Gb/s interface for extreme transfer speed, Barracuda® XT desktop hard drives feature:

  • Native Command Queuing for efficient organisation of incoming commands
  • Perpendicular magnetic recording technology that increases data density, reliability and performance
  • User configurability for optimal capacity and performance
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High capacity for work or play

Barracuda XT desktop hard drives offer enormous storage capacities that accommodate the most formidable files easily. The 3TB model of this desktop hard drive can store up to 65 hours of HD-DVCPRO video — enough to produce several feature-length video masterpieces.

You can rest easy knowing that your Barracuda XT hard drive will provide ample space and years of worry–free operation.

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Recent Blog Posts

A few minutes on solid state hybrid drive technology with Jansen Ng of DailyTech

| Read Post  
December 03, 2011 Storage Means Business - Seagate SMB

How flash memory is strengthening the market for hard disk drives

| Read Post  
October 11, 2011 Storage Means Business - Seagate SMB

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| Read Post  
June 07, 2011 Storage Means Business - Seagate SMB

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| Read Post  
April 28, 2011 Storage Means Business - Seagate SMB

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Perfect when you need to:
  • Outfit a high-performance gaming system
  • Create video editing and production systems
  • Equip high-performance workstations
  • Build entry-level servers
  • Optimise fast external enclosures (FireWire 800, eSATA)
What do you get?
  • Barracuda XT desktop hard drive
  • Seagate® 5-Year Warranty
  • Interface cable and power adapter*
  • Mounting screws*
  • CD with software and manual*
  • Quick installation guide*

*Included with self-installation kits

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