Description

The Seagate Skyhawk 4TB (ST4000VX016) is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive optimized specifically for surveillance applications. Offering a 4TB storage capacity, this drive is built to handle the continuous, high-demand workloads associated with video surveillance systems. Designed for 24/7 operation, the Skyhawk 4TB supports high-definition video storage from multiple cameras, providing reliable, efficient, and high-performance storage for surveillance footage in both residential and enterprise-level environments.

Key Features:

• Capacity: 4TB of storage, providing ample space for storing high-definition video footage from multiple cameras over an extended period, making it ideal for surveillance systems with medium to large-scale setups.

• Form Factor: 3.5-inch design, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of surveillance DVRs (Digital Video Recorders) and NVRs (Network Video Recorders).

• Cache: 256MB cache, ensuring faster data access and improved performance when handling multiple video streams and high-resolution footage.

• Interface: SATA III (6Gb/s) interface, offering fast and reliable data transfer, making it compatible with modern surveillance systems and storage devices.

• RPM (Revolutions Per Minute): 5900 RPM, designed to deliver lower power consumption while still providing sufficient performance for surveillance applications, where read/write cycles are frequent but not as intensive as in general-purpose computing.

• Designed for 24/7 Operation: Built to withstand the demands of continuous 24/7 video recording, the Skyhawk 4TB is engineered for reliability in always-on surveillance environments.

• Skyhawk Health Management (SHM): Equipped with Skyhawk Health Management, this feature actively monitors the drive’s health and performance in real-time, providing alerts if any issues arise and helping ensure the drive operates optimally.

• Data Recovery Services: Comes with 2 years of Seagate Rescue Data Recovery Services, which offers data recovery assistance in case of accidental data loss or drive failure.

• MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): 1 million hours MTBF, ensuring that the drive is highly durable and capable of performing under the demanding conditions of surveillance systems.

• Workload Rate Limit (WRL): Supports up to 180TB/year, which is designed to handle the large amounts of data written to the drive due to constant video recording.

• Vibration Protection: Features Rotational Vibration (RV) Sensors, which are critical in multi-bay systems to reduce the impact of vibration and ensure stable, smooth performance in surveillance setups with multiple drives.

Applications:

• Surveillance Systems: The Skyhawk 4TB is ideal for use in DVRs and NVRs that store video footage from multiple surveillance cameras. It is optimized for constant write and read cycles, providing reliable video storage for 24/7 security monitoring.

• Home Security: Perfect for residential surveillance systems, storing high-definition video footage from multiple cameras, offering peace of mind and reliable storage for home security systems.

• Enterprise Security Systems: Suited for small to medium-sized business surveillance systems, storing and managing vast amounts of HD video surveillance footage over extended periods.

• Video Surveillance Recording: Ideal for environments where video surveillance data needs to be stored continuously and securely, ensuring high-quality recordings for analysis and playback.

Summary:

The Seagate Skyhawk 4TB hard drive is a purpose-built storage solution for surveillance applications. With 4TB of storage capacity, a 256MB cache, and a 5900 RPM spin speed, it offers the reliability and performance required for continuous video recording from multiple surveillance cameras. Designed for 24/7 operation, the drive features Skyhawk Health Management to monitor drive health, Seagate Rescue Data Recovery Services for additional protection, and Rotational Vibration Sensors to ensure smooth operation in multi-bay systems. Whether used in home security, business surveillance, or DVR/NVR systems, the Skyhawk 4TB delivers dependable, high-performance storage for critical surveillance footage.