SEAGATE SkyHawk Surveillance Hard Drive 8TB SEAGATE-8TB

Overview

The Seagate SkyHawk 8TB Surveillance Hard Drive is purpose-built for continuous 24/7 video recording in compatible DVR and NVR security systems. With 8TB of storage capacity, it provides extended local recording for residential, retail and commercial CCTV installations requiring longer footage retention.

SkyHawk features ImagePerfect firmware, designed specifically for surveillance workloads to support smooth video capture across multiple simultaneous camera streams. It supports up to 64 HD cameras and an annualised workload rating of up to 180TB per year, making it suitable for demanding always-on security environments.

The reference ST8000VX010 model uses CMR recording technology with a SATA 6Gb/s interface, 256MB cache and sustained transfer speeds of up to 180MB/s. SkyHawk Health Management helps monitor drive condition in compatible surveillance systems, supporting prevention, intervention and recovery functions.

Built-in rotational vibration sensors help maintain performance in multi-drive environments, while support for up to 16 drive bays makes the SkyHawk 8TB suitable for expandable NVR installations. Seagate rates the drive for up to 1 million hours MTBF and provides a 2-year limited warranty.

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