FOR YOUR SECURITY: Each drive is PHOTOGRAPHED showing SERIAL NUMBER on both sides, next to the packing list we enclose with buyer's name visible, and photo'ed in detailed close-up. Packing is done ON VIDEO.You will receive EXACTLY THE ITEM AS DESCRIBEDin this listing. We don't ship out many items, so if something is incorrect ("not as described") then our photos and video will show any error very clearly.Protected by SEAGATE WARRANTYValid through JANUARY 17, 2025, or later...
With your shipment we provide a printout of the Seagate warranty-check page showing active warranty for the EXACT SERIAL NUMBERof your drive.If the drive ever fails during warranty or even if it has a warrantable defect right out of the box (this is extremely unlikely), YOU MUST WORK DIRECTLY WITH THE MANUFACTURER, SEAGATE, for support, diagnostics, and (if necessary) replacement under Seagatewarranty and its T&Cs.ABOUT THIS PRODUCT:SEAGATE WARRANTED THROUGHJANUARY 17, 2025 ...OR LATER... All items sold from this listing haveSEAGATE MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTYthrough the date(s) shown above, or later, and we verify thisby serial number lookup on Seagate's website (a sample lookup for one of the actual units is shown in a photo above).WANT a LONGER WARRANTY? WE RECOMMEND purchasing EXTENDED WARRANTY COVERAGE as offered by when you place the item in your cart or click the Buy It Now button.PRODUCT CONDITION:

• OPEN BOX NEWdrive in perfect condition, never used but some may have very minor packaging distress (you may not even notice), may or may not contain printed Seagate materials, occasionally a re-box but most are in original plain-box (Seagate OEM "frustration free" style)packaging.
  
• NEW, not refurbished, withVerifiably Active Seagate Warrantythrough date(s) shown above.
  
• Plain Box Packaging often called "Frustration Free" in either brown or small white box designed to protect the drive for shipping.
  
• Fully Registerable with Seagate, and able to utilize Seagate's large library of drive software including Seagate's Cloning and Other Utilities
  

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION and SPECIFICATIONS:from Seagate Technology's Data Sheet2.5" FLASH-ACCELERATED
HARD DRIVE DATA SHEET"The Fastest PC Hard Drive Combining flash technology with a hard drive platform, the FireCuda® 2.5 flash-accelerated hard drive represents the fastest 2.5-inch hard drive available."
Key Advantages

• Flash-accelerated technology delivers blazing load speeds that allow for nonstop performance, play and productivity up to 5× faster than standard HDDs.
• Enormous 500GB, 1TB and 2TB options(this one is 2TB) make FireCuda the highest-capacity 2.5-inch hard drive on the market, providing customers a high-performance experience while being able to store massive amounts of data, all within a thin 7mm z-height.
  
• Green Hybrid™ feature reduces device power consumption, helping users extend their drive’s life and keep their costs down with a power-efficient drive.
  
• Multi-Tier Caching Technology™ (MTC) enhances performance by using NAND flash, DRAM and media caching technologies, enabling users to load applications and files even faster.
• Adaptive Memory® technology identifies frequently accessed data, thereby providing the data faster, consuming less power and extending drive life. The cutting edge never felt so safe—5-year limited warranty is best-in-class for hard drive Model Number - ST2000LX001Interface -SATA 6Gb/s
  PerformanceBytes per Sector (logical/physical) - 512/4096Data Transfer Rate (MB/s) - Up to 140Recording Technology - SMR
  Performance Versus 2.5-in. 5400-RPM/7200-RPM HDDGame Load Test (1) - 140% Faster/50% FasterApplication Load Test (2) - 450% Faster/300% FasterWindows Boot Time (3) - 35% Faster/25% Faster
  Special FeaturesHalogen Free - YesRoHS Compliance - Yes
  Reliability/Data IntegrityLoad/Unload Cycles - 600,000Head-Rest Method - QuietStep™ Ramp LoadNonrecoverable Read Errors per Bits Read, Max - 1 per 10E14Limited Warranty (4) (years) - 5 years (see above for exp. date for this serial # series)
  Power ManagementStartup Current (+5V, A) - 1Read/Write Power, Average (W) - 1.7/1.8Idle Power, Average (W) - 0.5
  EnvironmentalTemperature, Operating (°C) - 0 to 60Temperature, Nonoperating (°C) - –40 to 70
  Shock, Operating: 2ms (Gs) - 400Shock, Nonoperating: 1ms (Gs) - 1,000Acoustics, Idle, Typical (bels—sound power) - 2.2
  Acoustics, Seek, Typical (bels—sound power) - 2.4
  PhysicalHeight (mm/in) - 7mm/0.276inWidth (mm/in) - 69.85mm/2.75inDepth (mm/in) - 100.35mm/3.95inWeight (g/lb, max) - 96g/0.212lb
  (1) Testing conducted by Seagate using PCMark 7 system storage gaming test. Results have been rounded for display purposes. HDD performance may vary by brand, model and application. (2) Testing conducted by Seagate using PCMark 7 system storage starting applications test. Results have been rounded for display purposes. HDD performance may vary by brand, model and application. (3) Testing conducted by Seagate using Intel Core i5-based with Intel QM77 chipset laptop and configured with 8GB RAM. Tested using Microsoft utility. Results have been rounded for display purposes. HDD performance may vary by brand, model and application. (4) Extended warranty products available. Consult your distributor for details.Serial Numbers Recorded by Photograph and Packing of Each Order is On Videofor protection of both buyer and seller against claim of a different item than we sent out. All sales are final on these - if you have any issues needing support or warranty claim, contactSeagatewith your serial number for support or, if still available, warranty service. No warranty is made or implied by seller. In the event of shipping loss or damage, please contact us within 48 hours of missed delivery, or receipt of damaged item, with photos of damage, and we will offer refund, typically without need of physically returning the item.
  We Want You Happyso please contact us about any issue that you feel is seller responsibility. We're not Amz0n, just a small business clearing out various stock, and thus we don't offer returns. We do notify when manufacturer has remaining warranty and pass along that information as in this case.And we'rehumanso if there is a severe issue such as a completely wrong product, please reach out to us so we can review our photos and video of the product being packaged and sent, and work with you to identify the discrepancy and resolve the issue in a way that's fair to all concerned. (This should be rare, since we're small and we photo/video what we ship out, including every serial number for every item sent in each order.)
  You are PROTECTED by FULL SEAGATE WARRANTYValid Thru the Date(s)Shown Above
  With your shipment we provide a printout of theSeagatewarranty-check page showing active for theexact serial numberof your drive.If the drive ever fails during warranty or even if it has any warrantable defect out of the box(highly unlikely),YOU MUST WORK DIRECTLY WITH THE MANUFACTURER, SEAGATE,for support, diagnostics, and(if necessary due to failure or defect)replacement underSeagatewarranty herein shown.Thus There Are NO RETURNS Offered...
  ...AND NO RETURNS ARE NEEDED... Becauseyou are also FULLY PROTECTEDagainstNon-ReceiptandShipping Damageto the product itself, andyou will not even need to return the itemto get yourFull Refundif either occurs:
  
  • ForNon-Receiptwe offerFULL REFUND- be sure to contact us when 's"I didn't receive it"option shows thefinal possible arrival datehas already passed, and tracking shows stall, loss, or nothing at all. (Tracking showing completion is considered receipt. Note that if tracking shows product is delayed briefly enroute, we apologize, but this would be beyond our control and in that case you will still receive your item.)
  • ForShipping Damage(very rare)we offerFULL REFUND- you mustCONTACT US within 48 HOURSof receipt ofvisibly, physically-damaged item.Use messaging to seller, and you must include detailed,in-focusphotos of the outside and inside of the damaged shipping package, and the physical damage to the product - we cannot make our claim without it. Upon receipt we will handle the shipping loss claimand you will befully refundedpromptly.
  IMPORTANT! MAKE SURE THIS IS THE RIGHT
  PRODUCTBEFOREYOU CLICK 'BUY'
  RETURNS ARE NOT OFFERED...
  ...if you've changed your mind, ...if you found something cheaper, ...if you just got the same one as a gift from Auntie Louise for your birthday, ...if bought the wrong drive for your device or intended purpose, ...if you realize too late you need more help installing it than you'd planned, ...if you think it's defective right out of the box (the Seagate Warranty, not a return, covers failure or defect)...nor forANY OTHER REASONthanNon-ReceiptorShipping Damage. (Those two are covered by us - theSeagate Warranty covers everything else offered with this listing.)PLEASE DO NOT PURCHASE IF...
  ...if you're unsure you really want it, ...if you don't know exactly what it is, ...if you don't know if it will work with your device or for your purpose or application, ...if you don't know how to install it, ...if you're not sure what cables, adapters, or accessories it requires (if any), ...if you don't feel comfortablegetting support from or doing a warranty claim directly with a manufacturer(website and email, typically) ...or especially don't buy if you feel it's OK to return anything for any reason, even if it's listed as "non-returnable" and even though the seller has photos/video showing the item sent matches the listed description. ...All of these may be reasons to perhapsRE-SELLthe item here on , but none are valid for a return.Onlynon-receiptandshipping damagequalify forREFUND, andneither requires a shipped return.
  ASK US YOUR QUESTION(s)
  if you can't find the answer!
  Although we are not your tech-support source post-sale - that's Seagate's responsibilityand they are staffed to handle it -we do have on-staff expertise at a level sufficient toprovide some pre-sale infoabout this item such asknown compatibility and typically-needed accessories to make this product work with your intended device or for a particular use. WE WANT TO HELP:If nothing else, we can usually refer you to the correct manufacturer's page that will provide the information you're seeking, or a resource for how to find and pre-verify if this item with work for you.Please click 'CONTACT SELLER' button
  on this listingwith any questions or issues.
  Thank you for your interest!