ST6000VX001 – 6TB 3.5-Inch SATA 6Gb/s SkyHawk Surveillance Hard Drive
The Seagate ST6000VX001 is a 6TB SkyHawk Surveillance hard drive built for continuous 24×7 video recording in NVR and DVR systems. It targets installers, system integrators, and security resellers building surveillance storage for up to 64 HD camera channels. As a 5400 RPM mechanical drive, it prioritizes sustained sequential write throughput and low power over the random I/O performance of SSDs, which suits video workloads well. Note that compatibility with your specific recorder chassis should be confirmed before ordering.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | ST6000VX001 |
| Series | SkyHawk Surveillance (Seagate’s surveillance-class line, positioned between NAS-class IronWolf and enterprise-class Exos) |
| Capacity | 6 TB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Spindle Speed | 5400 RPM (optimized for low power and reliability; not a desktop-class 7200 RPM drive) |
| Cache | 256 MB |
| Workload Rate | Up to 180 TB/year (workload-class guidance, not a warranty term) |
| MTBF | 1 million hours |
| Supported Camera Channels | Up to 64 HD cameras |
| Firmware | ImagePerfect™ technology for reduced dropped frames |
| Operation | 24×7 power-on hours (8760 hours/year) |
Good to know
- Designed for surveillance recorders rather than desktop PCs or NAS arrays; verify your NVR/DVR vendor’s compatibility list, as some recorders require firmware-validated drives.
- Within the SkyHawk family, this model sits in the standard surveillance tier — SkyHawk AI variants add support for AI/analytics workloads, while this 64-channel rating covers conventional HD video recording.
- At 6TB, balance capacity against channel count and retention days: with up to 64 cameras supported, confirm your recording resolution, framerate, and retention requirements fit within the 6TB usable space.
For tray and reel pricing, current stock by part number and date code, and volume discounts on bulk orders, request a bulk quotation.
The Seagate ST6000VX001 is a 6TB SkyHawk Surveillance hard drive built for continuous 24×7 video recording in NVR and DVR systems. It targets installers, system integrators, and security resellers building surveillance storage for up to 64 HD camera channels. As a 5400 RPM mechanical drive, it prioritizes sustained sequential write throughput and low power over the random I/O performance of SSDs, which suits video workloads well. Note that compatibility with your specific recorder chassis should be confirmed before ordering.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | ST6000VX001 |
| Series | SkyHawk Surveillance (Seagate’s surveillance-class line, positioned between NAS-class IronWolf and enterprise-class Exos) |
| Capacity | 6 TB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Spindle Speed | 5400 RPM (optimized for low power and reliability; not a desktop-class 7200 RPM drive) |
| Cache | 256 MB |
| Workload Rate | Up to 180 TB/year (workload-class guidance, not a warranty term) |
| MTBF | 1 million hours |
| Supported Camera Channels | Up to 64 HD cameras |
| Firmware | ImagePerfect™ technology for reduced dropped frames |
| Operation | 24×7 power-on hours (8760 hours/year) |
Good to know
- Designed for surveillance recorders rather than desktop PCs or NAS arrays; verify your NVR/DVR vendor’s compatibility list, as some recorders require firmware-validated drives.
- Within the SkyHawk family, this model sits in the standard surveillance tier — SkyHawk AI variants add support for AI/analytics workloads, while this 64-channel rating covers conventional HD video recording.
- At 6TB, balance capacity against channel count and retention days: with up to 64 cameras supported, confirm your recording resolution, framerate, and retention requirements fit within the 6TB usable space.
For tray and reel pricing, current stock by part number and date code, and volume discounts on bulk orders, request a bulk quotation.
