Seagate SkyHawk Surveillance 6TB 3.5" SATA III 6 GB/s Internal HDD

Overview

The Seagate ST6000VX009 is a 6TB internal hard drive designed specifically for continuous surveillance recording. It connects via a SATA III 6 Gb/s interface and delivers steady transfer speeds up to 180 MB/s, supported by a 256MB cache to handle large amounts of video data efficiently. Built to operate 24/7, this drive ensures reliable, uninterrupted recording for security systems that demand constant monitoring.

Capable of supporting simultaneous recording from up to 64 HD cameras, it suits businesses and facilities with extensive surveillance setups. The drive’s built-in rotational vibration sensors maintain stable performance in multi-bay environments like network video recorders, while its durability rating of 600,000 load/unload cycles and a mean time between failures of one million hours underline its long-lasting design. Energy efficiency is also a priority, with an average power consumption of 5.3 watts helping to reduce operating costs in always-on systems.

Key features

• Designed for continuous 24/7 surveillance recording to ensure no missed footage
• Supports up to 64 simultaneous HD camera streams, ideal for large-scale security systems
• Rotational vibration sensors help maintain performance and reliability in multi-drive setups
• 256MB cache improves handling of large video files and smooth data transfer
• Durability rated for 600,000 load/unload cycles, extending drive lifespan under heavy use
• Energy-efficient operation with low power consumption to reduce running costs
• Includes a 3-year Rescue Data Recovery Services plan for added data protection and peace of mind

Key specs

• Capacity: 6 TB
• Interface: SATA III 6 Gb/s
• Maximum data transfer rate: 180 MB/s
• Cache memory: 256 MB
• Load/unload cycles: 600,000
• Mean time between failures (MTBF): 1,000,000 hours
• Power consumption: 5.3 watts (average)

Connectivity and compatibility

This hard drive uses a SATA III 6 Gb/s interface, ensuring compatibility with most modern surveillance systems and network video recorders. Its design supports multi-bay environments, making it a strong fit for setups requiring multiple drives working in tandem to handle high volumes of video data.

Ideal uses and environments

The ST6000VX009 is well suited to professional surveillance environments such as retail stores, office buildings, and large facilities that require continuous video recording from multiple cameras. Its robust build and vibration resistance make it reliable in multi-drive arrays, while its energy efficiency helps keep operational costs manageable in always-on security systems.