Seagate Skyhawk CCTV Optimised Hard Drive Storage
Summary
The Seagate SkyHawk surveillance-specialised storage range leverages Seagate’s extensive experience in designing drives purpose-built for demanding surveillance applications. These professional-grade hard drives are engineered to deliver reliable, continuous operation in network video recorders (NVR) and video DVR systems.
Featuring advanced ImagePerfect firmware, SkyHawk drives are optimised for seamless video footage capture in always-on surveillance environments that record from up to 64 HD cameras simultaneously. The integrated SkyHawk Health Management system actively protects surveillance storage through comprehensive prevention, intervention, and recovery options, including the innovative RAID RapidRebuild technology that provides three times faster volume rebuilds compared to traditional RAID systems.
Available in capacities from 1TB to 8TB, the SkyHawk range offers unparalleled data protection with included 3-year Rescue Data Recovery Services, ensuring critical video evidence remains accessible. With features including RV sensors for multi-bay system performance, ATA streaming support, and tarnish-resistant components for enhanced environmental durability, SkyHawk drives represent the ideal storage solution for professional surveillance installations.
Features
- ImagePerfect firmware optimised for 24×7 surveillance workloads
- Supports recording from up to 64 HD cameras simultaneously
- SkyHawk Health Management for active storage protection
- RAID RapidRebuild technology providing 3× faster volume rebuilds
- CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) technology for reliable performance
- RV sensors for maintaining performance in multi-bay systems (4TB-8TB models)
- ATA streaming support for smooth, uninterrupted footage capture
- 1 million hours MTBF for exceptional reliability
- 3-year limited warranty with professional support
- Included 3-year Rescue Data Recovery Services
- Lower power consumption reducing heat emissions
- Tarnish-resistant components for environmental protection
- 256MB cache for optimised performance
- SATA 6Gb/s interface for high-speed data transfer
- Support for up to 16 drive bays in surveillance systems
- 180TB/year workload rating for always-on operation
- Operating temperature range 0°C to 65°C/70°C
- Air-filled design for reliable operation
FAQ
What makes SkyHawk drives different from standard desktop drives?
SkyHawk drives feature ImagePerfect firmware specifically designed for 24×7 surveillance workloads, supporting up to 64 HD cameras. They include SkyHawk Health Management, RV sensors for multi-bay systems, and are optimised for continuous recording rather than intermittent desktop use.
How many cameras can these drives support?
All SkyHawk models in this range support recording from up to 64 HD cameras simultaneously, with ATA streaming support ensuring smooth, uninterrupted footage capture.
What is SkyHawk Health Management?
SkyHawk Health Management is an advanced monitoring system that actively helps protect surveillance storage by focusing on prevention, intervention, and recovery options. It includes RAID RapidRebuild technology that provides 3× faster volume rebuilds over traditional RAID systems.
Do all models include RV sensors?
RV sensors are included in the 4TB, 6TB, and 8TB models (ST4000VX016, ST6000VX009, ST8000VX010) to maintain performance in multi-bay systems. The 1TB and 2TB models do not include RV sensors but are designed for smaller surveillance systems.
What warranty and data recovery services are included?
All models come with a 3-year limited warranty and include 3-year Rescue Data Recovery Services, providing professional data recovery support to help protect important video evidence.
What is the workload rating for these drives?
SkyHawk drives are designed for always-on workloads of 180TB per year, making them ideal for continuous surveillance recording applications.
How many drive bays do these support?
The 1TB and 2TB models support up to 8 drive bays, whilst the 4TB, 6TB, and 8TB models support up to 16 drive bays, providing scalability for larger surveillance installations.
Specifications
- Available Capacities :
- 1TB (ST1000VX013)
- 2TB (ST2000VX017)
- 4TB (ST4000VX016)
- 6TB (ST6000VX009)
- 8TB (ST8000VX010)
- Interface : SATA 6Gb/s
- Recording Technology : CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording)
- Drive Design : Air
- SkyHawk Health Management : Yes (all models)
- Drive Bays Supported : Up to 8 (1TB-2TB), Up to 16 (4TB-8TB)
- Cameras Supported : Up to 64
- RV Sensors : Yes (4TB-8TB models), No (1TB-2TB models)
- Max Sustained Transfer Rate : 180MB/s
- Cache : 256MB
- Workload Rate Limit : 180TB/year
- Mean Time Between Failures : 1,000,000 hours
- Warranty : 3 years limited
- Rescue Data Recovery Services : 3 years included
- Tarnish Resistant : Yes
- Load/Unload Cycles : 600,000
- Nonrecoverable Read Errors Rate : 1 per 10E14
- Power-On Hours Per Year : 8760
- Startup Current : 1.8A (12V typical)
- Average Operating Power : 3.7W (1TB-4TB), 5.3W (6TB-8TB)
- Idle Average Power : 2.5W (1TB-4TB), 3.4W (6TB-8TB)
- Standby/Sleep Mode Power : 0.25W/0.25W
- Voltage Tolerance 5V : ±5%
- Voltage Tolerance 12V : ±10%
- Operating Temperature Ambient Min : 0°C
- Operating Temperature Drive Reported Max : 65°C (1TB-6TB), 65°C-70°C (8TB)
- Nonoperating Temperature Ambient Min : -40°C
- Height : 20.20mm (1TB-4TB), 26.1mm (6TB-8TB)
- Width : 101.6mm (max)
- Depth : 146.99mm
- Weight : 415g (1TB-2TB), 630g (4TB-6TB), 630g-716g (8TB)
Downloads
- Datasheet (Adobe PDF)
Additional information
| Weight | 1 kg |
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| Capacity | 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 6TB, 8TB |
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