Seagate SkyHawk 8TB 3.5" SATA III Surveillance Hard Drive - ST8000VX010

• 8 TB storage capacity with a 256 MB cache buffer
• Standard 3.5" form factor with Serial ATA III 6 Gbit/s interface
• Designed for 24/7 surveillance operation supporting up to 64 HD cameras
• Integrated rotational vibration (RV) sensors maintain multi-bay performance
• Rated for 180 TB/year workload limit and 1,000,000 hours MTBF
• ImagePerfect firmware ensures seamless video footage capture

Built for continuous video recording, this 3.5-inch internal hard drive provides reliable storage for surveillance systems and PCs. Designed specifically for always-on environments, it handles demanding recording schedules with an operational rating of 24/7 and supports setups with up to 64 high-definition cameras.

The Seagate SkyHawk features ImagePerfect firmware and ATA streaming support to ensure seamless, uninterrupted footage capture. Built-in rotational vibration sensors maintain drive performance in multi-bay configurations, while tarnish-resistant components help protect the hardware from environmental elements.

With an 8 TB capacity, a 256 MB buffer, and sustained transfer rates up to 180 MiB/s over a SATA III interface, the unit balances data handling with low power consumption. A typical power draw of 5.3 W reduces heat emissions across an annual workload limit of 180 TB.