Seagate SkyHawk 6TB Surveillance HDD

EXPERT FEATURES Surveillance-Specialized 6TB Storage : Purpose-built for network video recorders and surveillance DVRs, delivering serious capacity for always-on security footage instead of ordinary desktop-drive duty. ImagePerfect Firmware : Optimized for seamless video capture across 24×7 surveillance workloads, helping keep recordings smooth when your camera system never clocks out. Up to 64 HD Cameras : ATA streaming support enables uninterrupted recording from as many as 64 HD cameras—ideal for shops, offices, warehouses, and expanding security installations. Up to 16 Drive Bays : Built to operate in surveillance systems containing up to 16 bays, giving growing installations a clean path toward higher storage capacity. Built-In RV Sensors : Rotational-vibration sensors help maintain drive performance inside multi-bay systems where vibration can hammer ordinary storage hardware. CMR Recording Technology : Conventional Magnetic Recording delivers predictable recording behavior for sustained surveillance-storage workloads. SATA 6Gb/s Interface : Connects to compatible SATA-based NVRs, DVRs, storage systems, and motherboards through the widely supported SATA 6Gb/s interface. 180MB/s Sustained Performance : Delivers a maximum sustained outer-diameter transfer rate of 180MB/s, backed by a substantial 256MB cache. SkyHawk Health Management : Actively supports prevention, intervention, and recovery processes, while RAID RapidRebuild provides three-times-faster volume rebuilding than traditional RAID rebuilds. 180TB/Year Workload Rating : Engineered for always-on surveillance workloads reaching 180TB per year; higher-transaction workloads should use Seagate enterprise-class storage. Enterprise-Minded Reliability : Rated for 1,000,000 hours MTBF, 600,000 load/unload cycles, 8,760 yearly power-on hours, and a three-year limited warranty. Cooler, Protected Operation : Tarnish-resistant components improve environmental durability, while 5.3W average operating power helps control heat and running costs. EXPERT SPECS Specification ST6000VX008 Details Brand Seagate Product Family SkyHawk Product Category Surveillance-Specialized 3.5-Inch Hard Drive Capacity 6TB Standard Model Number ST6000VX008 Best-Fit Applications Network Video Recorders and Surveillance DVRs SkyHawk Health Management Included Interface SATA 6Gb/s Recording Technology CMR Drive Design Air Supported Drive Bays Up to 16 Supported Cameras Up to 64 HD Cameras Rotational-Vibration Sensors Yes Maximum Sustained Transfer Rate, OD 180MB/s Cache 256MB Tarnish-Resistant Components Yes Load/Unload Cycles 600,000 Maximum Nonrecoverable Read-Error Rate 1 per 10E14 Power-On Hours per Year 8,760 Hours Workload Rate Limit 180TB per Year Mean Time Between Failures 1,000,000 Hours Limited Warranty 1 Years; extended-warranty options may be available through the distributor. Typical Startup Current 1.8A at 12V Average Operating Power 5.3W Average Idle Power 3.4W Typical Standby/Sleep Power 0.25W 5V Voltage Tolerance ±5% 12V Voltage Tolerance ±10% Minimum Operating Ambient Temperature 0°C Maximum Drive-Reported Operating Temperature 65°C Minimum Nonoperating Ambient Temperature −40°C Temperature Advisory Sustained operation at extreme temperatures is not recommended because higher temperatures can reduce useful product life. Maximum Height 26.1mm / 1.028in Maximum Width 101.6mm / 4.0in Maximum Depth 146.99mm / 5.787in Typical Weight 630g / 1.389lb Carton Unit Quantity 20 Drives Cartons per Pallet / Layer 40 / 8 Capacity Disclosure One terabyte equals one trillion bytes; formatting, system functions, and operating-system measurement methods may reduce reported usable capacity. Performance Disclosure Actual transfer rates and storage quantities can vary according to the interface, environment, capacity, file format, software, and workload.