Seagate ST8000VX010 – SkyHawk Surveillance HDD 8 TB, SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache

The Seagate SkyHawk ST8000VX010 is a 3.5-inch 8 TB hard drive designed exclusively for continuous (24/7) surveillance applications in network video recorders (NVR) and digital video recorders (DVR). Thanks to its specialised ImagePerfect™ firmware, it delivers seamless, frame-loss-free recording even under high multi-camera workloads.

Key features

• Capacity: 8 TB
• Form factor & interface: 3.5-inch, SATA 6 Gb/s
• Cache: 256 MB
• Recording technology: CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording)
• Supported cameras: simultaneous recording from up to 64 HD cameras via ATA streaming support
• Annual workload rating: up to 180 TB/year
• Operating hours: 8,760 hours/year (24/7)
• Max. sustained transfer rate: 180 MB/s
• Non-recoverable read errors (max.): 1 per 10¹⁴ bits read
• Average operating power: 5.3 W; idle 3.4 W
• Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors: built-in for stable performance in multi-bay systems (up to 16 bays)
• SkyHawk Health Management: proactive drive health monitoring focused on prevention, intervention, and recovery
• RAID RapidRebuild™: up to 3× faster RAID volume rebuilds compared to traditional methods
• Data recovery plan: includes a 3-year Rescue Data Recovery Services plan
• Tarnish-resistant components: increased field reliability against environmental elements
• MTBF: 1,000,000 hours
• Warranty: 3 years

The Seagate SkyHawk ST8000VX010 is the ideal choice for B2B customers building or upgrading high-capacity surveillance systems who require a reliable, surveillance-optimised drive for long-term video storage.