Seagate 2TB SkyHawk Surveillance 3.5 inch Hard Drive :
Overview
The Seagate 2TB SkyHawk Surveillance 3.5 inch Hard Drive is purpose-built for video surveillance systems, offering high reliability and performance tailored for continuous, 24/7 workloads. Optimized with specialized ImagePerfect firmware, Seagate 2TB SkyHawk Surveillance 3.5 inch Hard Drive supports up to 64 HD camera streams while maintaining data integrity and minimizing dropped frames. With a 2TB storage capacity, Seagate 2TB SkyHawk Surveillance 3.5 inch Hard Drive provides ample space for long-term video retention, making it ideal for network video recorders (NVRs) and digital video recorders (DVRs). Engineered for surveillance environments, the Seagate 2TB SkyHawk Surveillance 3.5 inch Hard Drive features a SATA III 6 Gb/s interface for steady data flow, efficient power usage, and low vibration tolerance, making it well-suited for multi-bay systems. Built to deliver performance and endurance, Seagate 2TB SkyHawk Surveillance 3.5 inch Hard Drive ensures continuous operation under constant write loads—helping protect critical video footage with reliability you can trust.
Key Features
24/7 Surveillance Optimized: Firmware tuned for constant video recording without dropped frames.
2TB Large Capacity: Supports extended video storage for high-resolution security footage.
Supports Multiple Cameras: Can sustain up to 64 HD camera streams.
SATA III Interface: 6 Gb/s connection ensures fast and stable data throughput.
High Workload Rating: Rated for 180 TB/year—optimized for intensive write environments.
Reliable Design: 300,000 load/unload cycles for long-term use.
Error Recovery Control: Minimizes frame loss by intelligently managing errors.
Power Efficient: Conserves energy under continuous operation while reducing heat.
Durable Build: Engineered to handle the demands of security systems and multi-drive setups.
Specifications Table
| Model Number | ST2000VX008 |
| Capacity | 2 TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch Desktop / Surveillance HDD |
| Interface | SATA III (6 Gb/s) |
| Supported SATA Speeds | 6.0 / 3.0 / 1.5 Gb/s |
| Sustained Transfer Rate (Outer Diameter) | ~180 MB/s |
| Cache / Buffer | 64 MB |
| Load/Unload Cycles | 300,000 |
| Cameras Supported | Up to 64 HD cameras |
| Workload Rate Limit (WRL) | 180 TB/year |
| MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) | 1,000,000 hours |
| Power-On Hours / Year | 8,760 hours (24×7) |
| Startup Current (12V) | ~1.8 A |
| Operating Power (Typical) | ~5.6 W |
| Idle Power | ~4.0 W |
| Standby/Sleep Power | ~0.5 W / 0.5 W |
| Non-Recoverable Read Error Rate | ≤ 1 per 10¹⁴ bits read |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Non-Operating Temperature | –40°C to +70°C |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 146.99 × 101.85 × 26.11 mm |
| Weight | ~610 g |
| Warranty | 3 Years (may vary by region) |




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