ST2000DM008 vs ST2000VN003
NAS drive head-to-head - specs, value and live price side by side.
Verdict
For a NAS or any RAID array, the ST2000VN003 is the pick - it's CMR. The ST2000DM008 uses SMR recording, which is not recommended for RAID (single-drive or archival use only).
Value at a glance
Price / TB
ST2000DM008
$63.67
ST2000VN003
$93.72
Capacity
ST2000DM008
2 TB
ST2000VN003
2 TB
Price history
US · cheapest per day
ST2000DM008 $154
ST2000VN003 $160
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| ST2000DM008 | ST2000VN003 | |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 2 TB | 2 TB |
| Recording tech | SMR | CMR |
| RAID / NAS safe | No | Yes |
| Class | Desktop | NAS |
| Spindle speed | 7200 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Cache | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Noise (idle) | 22 dB | - |
| Fill | Air | Air |
| Interface | SATA | SATA |
| Failure rate (AFR) | - | - |
| Price / TB | $63.67 | $93.72 |
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$154
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ST2000DM008
No Backblaze failure data for this model.
2yr warranty
ST2000VN003
No Backblaze failure data for this model.
3yr warranty · 180 TB/yr rated · 1,000,000h MTBF