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ST8000VX010

Seagate Skyhawk 8TB 3.5" SATA 6Gb/s Surveillance Hard Disk Drive

Seagate - Seagate Skyhawk ST8000VX010 8TB 3.5" SATA 6Gb/s Surveillance Hard Disk Drive, CMR recording technology, Up to 16 Drive bays supported, Up to 64 cameras supported, 180MB/s Max sustained transfer rate OD, 256MB Cache
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ST8000VX010

Seagate Skyhawk 8TB 3.5" SATA 6Gb/s Surveillance Hard Disk Drive

Seagate Skyhawk ST8000VX010 8TB 3.5" SATA 6Gb/s Surveillance Hard Disk Drive, CMR recording technology, Up to 16 Drive bays supported, Up to 64 cameras supported, 180MB/s Max sustained transfer rate OD, 256MB Cache

Overview Summary:

The Seagate SkyHawk ST8000VX010 8TB surveillance hard drive is built for reliable 24/7 video recording in CCTV, DVR and NVR systems. With CMR recording technology, a SATA 6Gb/s interface, 256MB cache and support for up to 64 cameras, it delivers dependable performance for professional and home security installations. Buy now for a trusted storage solution designed for continuous surveillance workloads.

Ideal for South African businesses and homeowners upgrading their security systems, this 3.5-inch internal hard drive offers dependable capacity and long-term reliability for video retention. Shop now to expand your surveillance storage with confidence.

What tier does this fall into?

High-performance surveillance storage

What is this best for?

CCTV systems, DVR storage, NVR storage, security camera recording, continuous video surveillance, commercial security, residential security

Overview:

Seagate SkyHawk ST8000VX010 8TB 3.5-inch SATA Surveillance Hard Drive
Designed for demanding surveillance environments, the Seagate SkyHawk ST8000VX010 8TB hard drive delivers dependable, around-the-clock storage for modern security systems. Built with CMR recording technology, it offers consistent write performance, making it well suited for continuous video recording from multiple high-definition cameras. Its high capacity provides ample room for long-term footage retention while maintaining reliable operation in surveillance-focused workloads.

Description:

The Seagate SkyHawk ST8000VX010 is an 8TB surveillance hard disk drive engineered for DVR and NVR systems that operate 24/7 . Featuring a SATA 6Gb/s interface, CMR recording technology, a large 256MB cache, and sustained transfer speeds of up to 180MB/s, it supports systems with up to 64 cameras and configurations of up to 16 drive bays. It is an excellent storage solution for businesses, security professionals, and large-scale surveillance installations requiring dependable performance.

Features:

Built for Continuous Surveillance Recording
Unlike standard desktop hard drives, the SkyHawk ST8000VX010 is optimized specifically for surveillance workloads. It is designed to handle continuous recording while maintaining stable performance, helping security systems capture and store critical footage without interruption.

Its 8TB capacity provides substantial storage for extended recording periods, reducing the need for frequent data management or drive upgrades.

Performance That Keeps Up
With sustained transfer speeds of up to 180MB/s and a generous 256MB cache, this surveillance hard drive delivers the bandwidth required for smooth recording across multiple camera streams. CMR recording technology further enhances consistency during heavy write operations, making it suitable for demanding surveillance applications.

Ideal Applications
The Seagate SkyHawk ST8000VX010 is suitable for a variety of surveillance environments, including:

  • Home security systems
  • Commercial CCTV installations
  • Business DVR and NVR storage
  • Multi-camera surveillance deployments
  • Retail, warehouse, and office security systems

Technical Details

  • Part Number / SKU: ST8000VX010
  • Storage capacity: 8TB
  • Drive size: 3.5-inch
  • Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
  • Recording technology: CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording)
  • Maximum sustained transfer rate: Up to 180MB/s
  • Cache: 256MB
  • Supports up to 64 surveillance cameras
  • Compatible with systems supporting up to 16 drive bays
  • Designed for continuous 24/7 surveillance workloads

Why Choose the Seagate SkyHawk ST8000VX010
Whether you are upgrading an existing CCTV system or deploying a new surveillance solution, the Seagate SkyHawk ST8000VX010 offers the reliability and storage capacity needed for continuous video recording. Its surveillance-optimized design, high-capacity 8TB storage, and support for large multi-camera environments make Part Number ST8000VX010 an excellent choice for professional and business security installations.


Specifications:

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Product CodeST8000VX010spacer
Specifications 8 TB
Standard Model Numbers ST8000VX010
SkyHawk Health Management Included Yes
Interface SATA 6 Gb/s
Recording Technology CMR
Drive Design Air
Features and Performance
Drive Bays Supported Up to 16
Cameras Supported Up to 64
RV Sensors Yes
Max Sustained Transfer Rate OD (MB/s) 180MB/s
Cache (MB) 256
Reliability/Data Integrity
Tarnish Resistant Yes
Load/Unload Cycles 600000
Non-recoverable Read Errors Rate, Max 1 per 10E14
Power-On Hours per year 8760
Workload Rate Limit (WRL) 180
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) (hours) 1,000,000 hr
Power Management
Startup Current, Typical (12V, A) 1.8
Average Operating Power (W) 5.3 W
Idling Average (W) 3.4 W
Standby Mode/Sleep Mode, Typical (W) 0.25/0.25
Voltage Tolerance (5 V) ±5%
Voltage Tolerance (12 V) ±10%
Environmental/Temperature
Operating (ambient, min degreesC) 0
Operating (drive reported, max degreesC) 65
Non-operating (ambient, min degreesC) -40
Physical
Height (mm/in, max) 26.1 mm/1.028 in
Width (mm/in, max) 101.6 mm/4 in
Depth (mm/in, max) 146.99 mm/5.787 in
Weight (g/lb, typical) 630 g/1.389 lb


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