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Seagate SkyHawk 6TB Surveillance Hard Drive - 3.5" SATA III

Seagate SkyHawk 6TB Surveillance Hard Drive - 3.5" SATA III

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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

  • 6TB Storage Capacity: Store large amounts of surveillance footage.
  • ImagePerfect Firmware: Optimised for continuous video recording.
  • 64 Camera Support: Suitable for business and residential CCTV systems.
  • 24/7 Operation: Built for always-on surveillance workloads.
  • RV Sensors: Enhanced performance in multi-bay systems.
  • SkyHawk Health Management: Proactive drive monitoring support.
  • Rescue Recovery Services: 3 years of data recovery protection included.
  • 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