Seagate SkyHawk 6TB 3.5" SATA 6.0Gb/s Surveillance Internal HDD

The Seagate ST6000VX0023 is a hard drive that offers 6TB of storage and fits into a standard 3.5 inch bay. Built for round-the-clock surveillance, it connects through a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and makes use of a generous 256MB cache to keep large video files moving smoothly.

Its ImagePerfect firmware is tuned for continuous recording from as many as 64 high-definition cameras at once, so footage arrives without frame drops or missed moments. Support for ATA streaming further secures an uninterrupted flow of data, which is critical when you are archiving evidence for compliance or reviewing incidents after the fact.

Reliability sits at the core of this drive. A workload rating of 180TB per year and a mean time between failures that reaches one million hours demonstrate that it is ready for 24/7 duty inside network video recorders, digital video recorders, or multi-bay RAID arrays. Lower power draw helps reduce heat, which in turn can extend the life of nearby components and keep overall system noise down.

For installers setting up a new office security network, warehouse managers adding cameras to cover blind spots, or homeowners who want a private archive instead of a cloud subscription, this drive provides the capacity and endurance those scenarios demand. Drop it into an existing chassis, configure your cameras, and the system is ready to store weeks or months of footage without hesitation.

• 6TB capacity designed for long-term surveillance video storage
• SATA 6.0Gb/s interface paired with a 256MB cache for steady data flow
• ImagePerfect firmware supports up to 64 simultaneous HD camera streams
• Workload rating of 180TB per year for heavy write environments
• One million hour MTBF for proven 24/7 reliability
• Reduced power usage helps lower heat output in multi-drive enclosures