Seagate SkyHawk 8TB Surveillance Internal Desktop Hard Drive :
Overview :
The Seagate SkyHawk 8TB Surveillance Internal Desktop Hard Drive is purpose-built for high-capacity, always-on video recording systems. With its 8 TB storage capacity, Seagate SkyHawk 8TB Surveillance Internal Desktop Hard Drive is ideal for network video recorders (NVRs), digital video recorders (DVRs), and multi-camera security setups, giving you space to retain large volumes of HD footage. Seagate SkyHawk 8TB Surveillance Internal Desktop Hard Drive ImagePerfect™ firmware ensures smooth, continuous write performance and helps prevent dropped video frames even when multiple HD camera streams are active (up to 64). Built-in rotational vibration (RV) sensors deliver consistent performance in multi-bay systems, and SkyHawk Health Management monitors drive health, reducing the risk of data loss. Rated for a 180 TB/year workload, Seagate SkyHawk 8TB Surveillance Internal Desktop Hard Drive is engineered to sustain high write-heavy surveillance usage without compromise.
Key Features :
Optimized for 24×7 Surveillance: Uses ImagePerfect firmware for steady video capture without dropped frames
Massive 8 TB Capacity: Store hundreds of hours of HD security recordings
Up to 64 Camera Support: Designed to handle many simultaneous HD streams
RV (Rotational Vibration) Sensors: Maintain performance in multi-drive arrays
SkyHawk Health Management (SHM): Monitors drive integrity and helps prevent data loss
SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface: Ensures fast and stable data transfers for heavy workloads
High Load/Unload Durability: Built for frequent parking cycles
Tarnish-Resistant Components: Enhanced protection against environmental degradation
Efficient Power Consumption: Designed for continuous use with optimized energy use
Robust Reliability: High MTBF and designed for intensive surveillance duty
Specifications Table :
| Model Number | ST8000VX010 (SkyHawk 8TB) |
| Capacity | 8 TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch (desktop / surveillance) |
| Interface | SATA III (6 Gb/s) |
| Recording Technology | Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) |
| Supported SATA Speeds | 6.0 / 3.0 / 1.5 Gb/s |
| Max Sustained Transfer Rate | ~180 MB/s (outer diameter) |
| Cache / Buffer | 256 MB |
| Cameras Supported | Up to 64 HD cameras |
| Drive Bays Supported | Up to 16-bay systems |
| RV (Rotational Vibration) Sensors | Yes |
| Workload Rate Limit (WRL) | 180 TB/year |
| Load / Unload Cycles | ~600,000 cycles |
| Non-Recoverable Read Error Rate | ≤ 1 per 10¹⁴ bits read |
| Power-On Hours | 8,760 hrs/year (24×7) |
| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | ~1,000,000 hours |
| Startup Current | ~1.8 A (12 V) |
| Operating Power (Typical) | ~5.3 W |
| Idle Power | ~3.4 W |
| Standby / Sleep Power | ~0.25 W / ~0.25 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to ~65°C (model-dependent) |
| Non-Operating Temperature | –40°C to +70°C |
| Vibration (Operating) | ~0.25–0.50 G (varies by frequency) |
| Shock (Non-Operating) | Up to ~250 G (2 ms) |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | ~146.99 × ~101.85 × ~26.11 mm |
| Weight | ~630 g |
| Warranty | ~3 Years |
