ST6000VX001
SEAGATE SKYHAWK SURVEILLANCE 6TB 3.5″6Gbps INTERNAL HARD DRIVE SATA
Seagate SkyHawk ST6000VX001 6TB 3.5-Inch Surveillance HDD, SATA 6Gb/s, 256MB Cache, Up to 180MB/s, 64 HD Cameras, 24/7 Recording
Seagate SkyHawk ST6000VX001 6TB 3.5-Inch Surveillance HDD, SATA 6Gb/s, 256MB Cache, Up to 180MB/s, 64 HD Cameras, 24/7 Recording
233 $
EXPERT FEATURES
- Surveillance-Optimized 6TB Storage: Purpose-built 3.5-inch HDD for continuous video recording in compatible surveillance systems.
- ImagePerfect™ Firmware: Optimized for smooth video capture across 24/7 surveillance workloads.
- Up to 64 HD Cameras: ATA streaming support accommodates recordings from up to 64 HD cameras, subject to recorder and recording settings.
- NVR and DVR Ready: Designed for compatible network video recorders, surveillance DVRs, embedded DVRs, and hybrid DVRs.
- Multi-Bay Surveillance Design: Seagate lists support for 8+ drive bays for this exact model in the supplied datasheet.
- 256MB Cache: On-drive cache supports its surveillance-oriented storage workload.
- SATA 6Gb/s Connectivity: Standard internal SATA interface; requires compatible 3.5-inch mounting, SATA data, and SATA power connections.
- Up to 180MB/s Sustained Transfer: Manufacturer-rated maximum sustained outer-diameter transfer rate; actual speed varies by use.
- 180TB/Year Workload Rating: Designed for always-on surveillance workloads up to Seagate’s stated annual workload limit.
- SkyHawk Health Management: Included drive-health tools support prevention, intervention, and recovery options when used with compatible systems.
- Built for Continuous Operation: Specified for 8,760 power-on hours per year, with 1 million hours mean time between failures (MTBF).
- Tarnish-Resistant Components: Designed to help protect against environmental wear in surveillance installations.
- Efficient Operation: Typical operating power is 5W, with 3.4W average idle power.
- 1-Year Limited Warranty: Manufacturer’s stated limited-warranty term; confirm local coverage and purchase conditions.
EXPERT SPECS
| Specification | ST6000VX001 — Verified Value |
|---|---|
| Identification and Compatibility | |
| Brand / Family | Seagate SkyHawk Surveillance |
| Exact Model | ST6000VX001 |
| Storage Capacity | 6TB |
| Drive Type / Form Factor | Internal surveillance hard disk drive (HDD); 3.5-inch |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Best-Fit Applications | Network video recorders (NVR); embedded surveillance DVRs (SDVR); hybrid surveillance DVRs; surveillance DVRs |
| Drive Bays Supported | 8+ (as stated in the supplied March 2018 datasheet) |
| HD Cameras Supported | Up to 64 |
| SkyHawk Health Management | Included |
| Surveillance Firmware / Streaming | ImagePerfect™ firmware; ATA streaming support |
| Performance | |
| Maximum Sustained Transfer Rate, Outer Diameter | 180MB/s |
| Cache | 256MB |
| Reliability and Data Integrity | |
| Tarnish Resistance | Yes |
| Load / Unload Cycles | 300,000 |
| Maximum Nonrecoverable Read Errors | 1 per 10E15 bits read (datasheet notation) |
| Power-On Hours per Year | 8,760 hours (24×7) |
| Workload Rate Limit | 180TB/year |
| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) | 1,000,000 hours |
| Manufacturer Limited Warranty | 1 years; extended options may be available through distributor |
| Power Management | |
| Typical Startup Current, 12V | 1.8A |
| Average Operating Power | 5W |
| Average Idle Power | 3.4W |
| Typical Standby / Sleep Power | 0.25W / 0.25W |
| 5V Voltage Tolerance | ±5% |
| 12V Voltage Tolerance | ±10% |
| Environmental and Physical | |
| Minimum Operating Ambient Temperature | 0°C |
| Normal Operating Ambient Range (Datasheet Footnote) | 0°C to 60°C; avoid sustained extreme temperatures |
| Maximum Operating Drive-Case Temperature | 70°C |
| Minimum Nonoperating Ambient Temperature | −40°C |
| Maximum Height | 26.11mm / 1.028in |
| Maximum Width | 101.85mm / 4.01in |
| Maximum Depth | 146.99mm / 5.787in |
| Weight | 610g / 1.345lb |
| Manufacturer Carton Logistics | |
| Units per Carton | 20 |
| Cartons per Pallet / per Layer | 40 / 8 |
