Seagate ST6000VX001 SkyHawk 5400RPM 6TB 3.5 inch SATA Hard Drive

Seagate SkyHawk 6TB Surveillance HDD (ST6000VX001) is a high-performance Smart Surveillance HDD with an easy-to-use 3.5-inch form factor that measures just 20.2mm in height and spins at 5400 rpm.

Seagate ST6000VX001SkyHawk 6TB 3.5" SATA Surveillance HDD/Hard Drive 

Seagate ST6000VX001 SkyHawk 5400RPM 6TB 3.5 inch SATA Hard Drive

Seagate SkyHawk 6TB Surveillance HDD (ST6000VX001) is a high-performance Smart Surveillance HDD with an easy-to-use 3.5-inch form factor that measures just 20.2mm in height and spins at 5400 rpm.

The 6Gb/s interface, which is the latest SATA III standard, is the SkyHawk's technical highlight. This drive, in particular, has a 6000 GB storage capacity and a 256 MB cache.

Seagate's extensive experience in building SSDs specifically for surveillance applications is put to good use in SkyHawk.

Vital Statistics

• Model Number: ST6000VX001
• Capacity: 12TB
• Speed: 5400RPM
• Cache: 512MB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Form factor: 3.5 inch

Key Features

• 1M hour MTBF - designed for high write duty cycle across SkyHawk
• Best-in-class acoustic performance means virtually silent operation
• Built-in error recovery for non-stop video streaming
• Full-track multiple-sector transfer capability without local processor intervention
• Native Command Queuing with command ordering to increase performance in demanding applications
• Performance-tuned for seamless video applications
• Reliability for 24×7 video surveillance applications
• SeaTools diagnostic software performs a drive self-test that eliminates unnecessary drive returns.
• Streaming video optimization - consistent command completion times & ERC support across SkyHawk
• Supports "8+" drive bays
• Supports ATA8 streaming commands
• Supports latching SATA cables and connectors
• Supports up to 64 HD cameras for recording and playback
• Thermal monitoring and reporting for 24×7 operations
• Uncompromising reliability supports flexible surveillance design with case temperatures up to 70ºC
• Workload ratings of 180TB/year

Seagate SkyHawk surveillance hard drives are optimised for 24x7 workloads in capacities up to 10TB and are optimised for DVRs and NVRs. With a workload rating three times that of desktop drives and the ability to support up to 64 HD cameras, the Seagate SkyHawk helps reduce dropped frames and downtime. The unique Image Perfect firmware allows for smooth, clear video streaming in always-on, 24-hour monitoring systems, ensuring that your business is always protected.

With Seagate SkyHawk surveillance hard drives, you can have complete piece of mind and never miss a frame, even in the most harsh environments. The severe workload rating, low power consumption, and RV sensors on the Seagate SkyHawk can help improve long-term drive reliability. Seagate SkyHawk can also operate in a wide range of temperatures, from 0 to 70 degrees Celsius, with tarnish-resistant components for added protection in the field.

Soar Higher and Longer

Seagate SkyHawk surveillance hard drives are designed to grow with your needs and perform well in multi-drive systems. The Seagate SkyHawk's RAID-optimized hardware is ideal for multi-drive surveillance systems, enabling drives and systems to remain in the field for longer.

RV sensors (standard on 4TB to 10TB SkyHawk drives) help to enable reliable performance in DVR and NVR systems with 8+ drives
RV sensors in a RAID environment maintain drive performance by improving vibration tolerance.

Specifications

• Device Type: Hard drive - internal
• Capacity: 6 TB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Buffer Size: 256 MB
• Features: Surveillance system compatible, Image Perfect firmware
• Width: 101.6 mm
• Depth: 146.99 mm
• Height: 26.11 mm
• Weight: 610 g

Performance

• Drive Transfer Rate: 600 MBps (external)
• Internal Data Rate: 180 MBps

Reliability

• MTBF: 1,000,000 hours
• Non-Recoverable Errors: 1 per 10^14
• Load / Unload Cycles: 300,000

Expansion & Connectivity

• Interfaces: 1 x SATA 6 Gb/s
• Compatible Bay: 3.5"

Environmental/Temperature

• Min Operating Temperature: 0 °C
• Max Operating Temperature: 70 °C
• Min Storage Temperature: -40 °C
• Max Storage Temperature: 70 °C
• Humidity Range Operating: 5 - 90%