Seagate SkyHawk Surveillance 6TB 3.5" SATA III 6 GB/s Internal HDD

The Seagate ST6000VX009 is a 6TB internal hard drive designed specifically for continuous surveillance recording. It connects via a SATA III 6 Gb/s interface and delivers steady transfer speeds up to 180 MB/s, supported by a 256MB cache to handle large amounts of video data efficiently. This drive is built to run 24/7, making it ideal for security systems that require constant, reliable recording without interruptions.

It can support simultaneous recording from as many as 64 HD cameras, which makes it a strong choice for businesses or facilities with extensive surveillance needs. The built-in rotational vibration sensors help maintain stable performance when used in multi-bay environments, such as network video recorders or large-scale security setups. With a durability rating of 600,000 load/unload cycles and a mean time between failures of one million hours, this drive is engineered to last through demanding workloads.

Energy efficiency is also considered, with an average power consumption of 5.3 watts, helping to keep operating costs down in always-on systems. Additionally, the drive comes with a 3-year Seagate Rescue Data Recovery plan, providing peace of mind in case of unexpected data loss. Overall, the ST6000VX009 fits naturally in professional surveillance environments where long-term reliability and consistent video capture are critical.

Highlights:

• 6TB capacity with SATA III 6 Gb/s interface
• 180 MB/s maximum data transfer rate
• 256MB cache memory
• Supports up to 64 simultaneous HD camera streams
• 600,000 load/unload cycles
• Built-in RV sensors for multi-bay performance
• 1 million-hour mean time between failures
• 3-year Rescue Data Recovery Services plan included