Seagate SkyHawk 3.5" 6TB, 5400 RPM, 256MB, SATA III Hard Drive for Surveillance

The Seagate SkyHawk ST6000VX009 is an internal hard drive engineered for the specific demands of surveillance systems. It is built to run continuously, providing a high-capacity storage solution for network video recorders and other security deployments. The drive uses a standard form factor and SATA interface, ensuring broad compatibility with surveillance hardware. Its primary function is to reliably record and store large volumes of video data from multiple camera streams without interruption.

This model incorporates rotational vibration sensors to maintain performance and stability in multi-drive environments, such as NAS-based recorders. A large cache buffer assists in smoothing data flow from numerous sources, which is critical for consistent video capture without frame loss. The drive's firmware is optimized for the high-write workloads typical of surveillance, and it includes integrated health monitoring to help predict and prevent drive issues, enhancing long-term data integrity.

• 6 TB storage capacity
• 3.5-inch form factor
• SATA III interface with a 6 Gbit/s transfer rate
• 5400 RPM spindle speed
• 256 MB cache buffer
• 180 MB/s sustained read and write speeds
• Designed for 24/7 continuous operation
• Equipped with rotational vibration (RV) sensors
• Supports a workload rate of 180 TB per year
• 1,000,000-hour Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
• S.M.A.R.T. health monitoring support