Seagate SkyHawk 2TB Surveillance HDD

Expert Features 2TB Surveillance Capacity : Stores continuous footage from compatible home, office, retail, warehouse, and commercial security systems without wasting money on performance features that surveillance recording does not need. Purpose-Built for 24×7 Recording : Designed for always-on video-surveillance workloads, where the drive may remain powered and recording every hour of the year. CMR Recording Technology : Uses Conventional Magnetic Recording , providing stable sustained-write behavior for continuous multi-camera recording. ImagePerfect Firmware : Surveillance-optimized firmware helps support smooth video capture and reduce interruptions or dropped frames during continuous recording. Up to 64 HD Cameras : Supports compatible surveillance systems recording video from as many as 64 HD cameras . Up to Eight Drive Bays : Designed for compatible DVR and NVR systems containing up to eight storage bays . 180MB/s Sustained Performance : Delivers up to 180MB/s maximum sustained transfer performance , providing dependable throughput for multiple video streams. 256MB Cache : The generous 256MB cache helps the drive handle ongoing surveillance data more efficiently. SkyHawk Health Management : Included drive-health technology supports prevention, intervention, and recovery functions in compatible surveillance systems. 180TB Annual Workload : Rated for an always-on workload of up to 180TB per year , giving it far more recording stamina than a basic desktop drive. One-Million-Hour MTBF : Rated for 1,000,000 hours mean time between failures , supporting dependable long-term surveillance installations. Tarnish-Resistant Components : Protective internal components help improve reliability when the drive operates for long periods in challenging environments. Efficient Power Consumption : Uses approximately 3.7W during average operation , 2.5W while idle , and only 0.25W in standby or sleep mode . Expert Specs Specification Details Brand Seagate Product Series SkyHawk Exact Model Number ST2000VX017 Product Type Internal Surveillance Hard Drive Capacity 2TB Form Factor 3.5-Inch Interface SATA 6Gb/s Recording Technology CMR Drive Design Air-Filled Surveillance Firmware ImagePerfect SkyHawk Health Management Included Drive Bays Supported Up to 8 Cameras Supported Up to 64 HD Cameras Rotational-Vibration Sensors Not Included Maximum Sustained Transfer Rate 180MB/s Cache 256MB Spindle Speed / RPM Not Specified in the Official Datasheet Tarnish-Resistant Components Yes Load / Unload Cycles 600,000 Non-Recoverable Read Error Rate Maximum 1 per 10¹⁴ Bits Read Power-On Hours per Year 8,760 Workload Rate Limit 180TB per Year MTBF 1,000,000 Hours Limited Warranty 1 Year Rescue Data Recovery Services 1 Year, Subject to Regional Availability Typical Startup Current 1.8A at 12V Average Operating Power 3.7W Average Idle Power 2.5W Standby / Sleep Power 0.25W / 0.25W 5V Voltage Tolerance ±5% 12V Voltage Tolerance ±10% Minimum Operating Ambient Temperature 0°C Maximum Drive-Reported Operating Temperature 65°C Minimum Non-Operating Ambient Temperature −40°C Height 20.20mm / 0.795in Maximum Width 101.6mm / 4.00in Maximum Depth 146.99mm / 5.787in Maximum Typical Weight 415g / 0.915lb Carton Unit Quantity 25 Cartons per Pallet / Layer 40 / 8 Best-Fit Applications Compatible Network Video Recorders and Video DVRs