Seagate ST6000VX009 – SkyHawk Surveillance Hard Drive 6 TB, SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB

The Seagate SkyHawk ST6000VX009 is a hard drive purpose-built for security and surveillance systems. With 6 TB capacity, a SATA 6 Gb/s interface and CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) technology, it delivers reliable, uninterrupted recording in demanding 24/7 environments – whether in single- or multi-bay DVR or NVR recorders.

Key features

• Capacity: 6 TB
• Form factor: 3.5" internal hard drive
• Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA/600)
• Recording technology: CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording)
• Cache buffer: 256 MB
• Spindle speed: 5,400 RPM
• ImagePerfect™ firmware: ensures seamless video capture in 24×7 surveillance workloads recording from up to 64 HD cameras
• SkyHawk Health Management: actively protects surveillance storage with a focus on prevention, intervention and recovery
• RAID RapidRebuild™: up to 3× faster volume rebuilds compared to traditional RAID rebuilds
• RV (Rotational Vibration) sensors: maintain performance in multi-bay systems for flexible scalability
• ATA Streaming support: enables smooth, uninterrupted recording from up to 64 HD cameras
• MTBF: 1,000,000 hours
• Warranty: 3-year limited warranty + included 3-year Rescue Data Recovery Services plan
• Tarnish-resistant components: increased field reliability against environmental elements
• Low power consumption: reduced heat emissions for improved reliability in surveillance deployments
• Dimensions: 101.6 × 25.4 × 147.3 mm (W × H × D), weight approx. 0.63 kg
• Supported devices: DVR and NVR recorders

The Seagate SkyHawk ST6000VX009 is the ideal choice for security distributors and system integrators looking for a reliable, high-performance and cost-effective storage solution for medium- to large-scale surveillance systems.