- Exact Model: ST3000DM001 (3TB, 7200 RPM, 64MB Cache)
- APN: 655-1726H
- The Breakdown: Implemented at the tail end of the Mac Pro 5,1's reign, this high-density 3TB option holds the unfortunate reputation of having one of the highest annual failure rates in hard drive history.
- Common Failures:
- Premature Platter Scratching / Head Crash: The mechanical design of the head parking mechanism was highly unstable. The read/write heads frequently drop directly onto the magnetic storage substrate, shedding physical debris inside the hermetically sealed chassis. This instantly obliterates user data and causes total mechanical failure.
- Sudden Death Syndrome: The drive will go from fully functional to entirely non-responsive overnight without any cautionary SMART errors or clicking warnings.
Seagate Barracuda XT / Desktop HDD (3TB)
- Details
- Written by: Seattle Data Recovery
- Category: Mac Pro