Seagate SkyHawk 1TB Surveillance Internal Hard Drive – ST1000VX005

The Seagate SkyHawk 1TB Surveillance HDD is purpose-built for security camera and surveillance recording systems. Model ST1000VX005 provides 1TB of storage for retaining CCTV footage in compatible DVR, NVR and surveillance systems.

Designed for 24/7 operation, the SkyHawk can operate continuously for up to 8,760 hours per year, making it suitable for security environments where recording needs to remain active around the clock. Seagate specifies support for up to 64 cameras, depending on the overall surveillance system configuration.

The drive uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface and features a 64MB cache. Its maximum sustained transfer rate is rated at up to 180MB/s, providing the performance required for continuous surveillance video storage.

With support for up to 8 drive bays, the ST1000VX005 can be used in compatible multi-drive surveillance systems. It also carries a 180TB/year workload rating and a 1,000,000-hour MTBF, making it suitable for demanding surveillance applications.

The standard 3.5-inch internal HDD design allows installation inside compatible DVRs, NVRs, desktop computers and other systems that support SATA hard drives.

Highlights / Key Features

• 1TB storage capacity for surveillance video recording
• Designed specifically for 24/7 surveillance workloads
• Supports up to 64 cameras
• SATA 6Gb/s interface
• 64MB cache for efficient data handling
• Sustained transfer rate of up to 180MB/s
• Supports installation in systems with 1 to 8 drive bays
• Designed for continuous 8,760 hours/year operation
• 3.5-inch internal HDD form factor
• 180TB/year workload rating
• 1 million hours MTBF
• 3-year limited warranty

Specifications

Specifications are based on Seagate’s official SkyHawk documentation for ST1000VX005.

Recommended Use

• CCTV surveillance systems
• DVR systems
• NVR systems
• Security camera recording
• 24/7 video surveillance
• Multi-camera security installations
• Compatible desktop surveillance storage systems