Seagate SkyHawk 2TB Surveillance Internal Hard Drive 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" ST2000VX008

The Seagate SkyHawk 2TB Surveillance Internal Hard Drive (model ST2000VX008) is engineered specifically for video surveillance applications. It features a 3.5-inch form factor and a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface, providing reliable and efficient data transfer. With a 64MB cache and optimized ImagePerfect firmware, this drive supports continuous 24x7 workloads, recording approximately 90% of the time and playing back video footage the remaining 10%. It is capable of supporting up to 64 high-definition cameras simultaneously, making it ideal for network video recorders (NVRs) and digital video recorders (DVRs). The drive offers a workload rating of 180TB per year, which is three times higher than typical desktop drives, ensuring durability in write-intensive surveillance environments. It incorporates rotational vibration sensors to maintain consistent performance in RAID and multi-drive systems. Additionally, the SkyHawk drive consumes less power and generates less heat, contributing to longer lifecycle and improved reliability. Its dimensions are approximately 146.99mm in length, 101.85mm in width, and 26.11mm in height. This model is packaged as a bare drive and is designed to meet the demanding needs of modern surveillance systems.