Seagate SkyHawk 6TB Surveillance Hard Drive - 3.5" SATA III
Key Highlights:
- 6TB Surveillance-Optimised Storage
- ImagePerfect™ Firmware for 24/7 Recording
- Supports Up to 64 HD Cameras
- Built-In Rotational Vibration (RV) Sensors
- SkyHawk Health Management Support
- 180TB/Year Workload Rating
- 3-Year Rescue Data Recovery Services Included
- 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Product Description
Purpose-Built for Video Surveillance
The Seagate SkyHawk 6TB Hard Drive is specifically engineered for modern surveillance systems. Featuring Seagate's ImagePerfect™ firmware, the drive is optimised for continuous 24/7 video recording, delivering reliable performance in DVR and NVR environments where uninterrupted footage capture is critical.
Supports Up to 64 HD Cameras
Designed to handle demanding surveillance workloads, SkyHawk supports recording streams from up to 64 HD cameras simultaneously. ATA streaming technology helps minimise dropped frames and interruptions, ensuring reliable video capture around the clock.
Enhanced Drive Health Protection
SkyHawk Health Management actively helps safeguard surveillance storage through preventative monitoring, intervention recommendations and recovery options. This helps improve long-term reliability and reduce unexpected downtime.
Built for Multi-Bay Systems
Integrated Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors help maintain stable performance in multi-drive installations. This allows surveillance systems to scale efficiently while maintaining recording performance and reliability.
Data Protection Included
The drive includes Seagate's 3-Year Rescue Data Recovery Service, providing access to professional recovery specialists should unexpected data loss occur due to hardware failure, accidental damage or system issues.
Reliable 24/7 Operation
Engineered for continuous workloads, SkyHawk combines efficient power consumption, tarnish-resistant components and a 1 million hour MTBF rating to deliver dependable performance in demanding surveillance environments.
Reasons to Buy
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6TB Storage Capacity: Store large amounts of surveillance footage.
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ImagePerfect Firmware: Optimised for continuous video recording.
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64 Camera Support: Suitable for business and residential CCTV systems.
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24/7 Operation: Built for always-on surveillance workloads.
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RV Sensors: Enhanced performance in multi-bay systems.
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SkyHawk Health Management: Proactive drive monitoring support.
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Rescue Recovery Services: 3 years of data recovery protection included.
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Low Power Operation: Reduced heat and improved reliability.
Technical Specifications
General
| Specification |
Value |
| Brand |
Seagate |
| Series |
SkyHawk |
| Product Type |
Surveillance Hard Drive |
| Form Factor |
3.5 Inch |
| Application |
DVR / NVR / Surveillance Systems |
| Warranty |
3 Years |
Storage & Performance
| Specification |
Value |
| Capacity |
6TB |
| Cache Buffer |
256MB |
| Interface |
SATA III |
| Interface Speed |
6Gb/s |
| Sustained Transfer Rate |
180 MB/s |
| Drive Type |
HDD |
Surveillance Features
| Feature |
Description |
| ImagePerfect Firmware |
Optimised for 24/7 video recording |
| SkyHawk Health Management |
Drive monitoring and protection support |
| ATA Streaming |
Smooth video capture support |
| 24/7 Operation |
Designed for continuous workloads |
| Maximum Camera Support |
64 HD Cameras |
| RAID RapidRebuild Support |
Faster drive rebuild performance |
Reliability
| Specification |
Value |
| MTBF |
1,000,000 Hours |
| Workload Rating |
180TB/Year |
| Start/Stop Cycles |
600,000 |
| Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate |
<1 per 10¹⁴ bits read |
| Rotational Vibration Sensors |
Yes |
| Rescue Data Recovery Service |
Included (3 Years) |
Power Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Typical Power Consumption |
5.3W |
| Idle Power Consumption |
3.4W |
| Power Consumption (Off) |
0.25W |
| Operating Voltage |
5V / 12V |
| Start-Up Current |
1.8A |
Environmental Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Operating Temperature |
0°C to 65°C |
| Tarnish Resistant Components |
Yes |
| Operating Shock |
80G |
Physical Specifications
| Specification |
Value |
| Width |
101.6 mm |
| Height |
26.1 mm |
| Depth |
147 mm |
| Weight |
630 g |
Package Information
| Specification |
Value |
| Quantity Per Pack |
1 Drive |
| Installation Type |
Internal |
Ideal Applications
- DVR Surveillance Systems
- NVR Security Installations
- Commercial CCTV Systems
- Retail Security Monitoring
- Business Surveillance Archives
- Residential Camera Storage
- Multi-Camera Monitoring Systems
- 24/7 Video Recording Environments
What's In The Box
- Seagate SkyHawk 6TB Surveillance Hard Drive
- Installation Documentation
Product Identifiers
| Identifier |
Value |
| Brand |
Seagate |
| Series |
SkyHawk |
| Capacity |
6TB |
| Form Factor |
3.5" |
| Interface |
SATA III 6Gb/s |
| Cache |
256MB |
| Camera Support |
Up to 64 HD Cameras |
| Warranty |
3 Years |