Seagate SkyHawk ST2000VX017 2TB Surveillance Hard Drive – 3.5" SATA, 256MB Cache

Seagate SkyHawk ST2000VX017 2TB Surveillance Hard Drive – 3.5" SATA, 256MB Cache, 3-Year Rescue Service

The Seagate SkyHawk ST2000VX017 2TB is a surveillance-optimised hard drive designed for 24/7 recording, supporting up to 64 HD cameras. Featuring ImagePerfect firmware, SkyHawk Health Management, and RV sensors, this 3.5” SATA HDD ensures seamless, reliable video capture with low power consumption. Includes a 3-year Seagate Rescue Data Recovery Services plan for added security.

Product Overview:

The Seagate SkyHawk 2TB Surveillance HDD is built for continuous video monitoring, providing enhanced durability, reliability, and performance. Whether you are setting up a home security system, commercial CCTV network, or enterprise surveillance solution, SkyHawk’s ImagePerfect firmware reduces dropped frames for smooth, high-quality footage. SkyHawk Health Management actively monitors drive health, preventing data loss and ensuring optimal operation. With RV sensors, it maintains top performance in multi-drive environments, making it ideal for NVRs and DVRs. Plus, the 3-year Seagate Rescue Data Recovery plan offers added peace of mind.

Key Features:

• Optimised for 24/7 surveillance – Supports workloads of up to 180TB/year
• ImagePerfect firmware – Ensures seamless video capture with minimal frame loss
• Supports up to 64 HD cameras – Ideal for both home and commercial security systems
• SkyHawk Health Management – Proactively monitors drive performance and prevents failures
• 3-Year Rescue Data Recovery Services – Protects valuable recordings from accidental loss
• RV Sensors – Maintain stability in multi-bay NVR and DVR systems
• Lower power consumption – Reduces heat emissions for improved reliability
• Tarnish-resistant components – Designed for long-term durability in harsh environments

Technical Specifications:

• Capacity: 2TB
• Form Factor: 3.5"
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Cache Buffer: 256MB
• Max Sustained Transfer Rate: 180MB/s
• Drive Transfer Rate: 600MBps (external)
• Workload Rate Limit: 180TB/year
• MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): 1 million hours
• Non-Recoverable Read Errors: 1 per 10^14
• Power Consumption: 3.7W (active), 2.5W (idle), 0.25W (sleep/standby)
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 65°C
• Weight: 415g
• Warranty: 3-year limited warranty with 3-year Seagate Rescue Data Recovery Services

Ideal Use Cases:

• Home security systems – Reliable storage for smart home surveillance setups
• Commercial CCTV setups – Supports multi-camera security networks in offices, retail, and warehouses
• Enterprise NVR/DVR systems – Ensures seamless, uninterrupted footage for large-scale video monitoring
• Multi-bay RAID configurations – Optimised for surveillance with multiple drives in one system

The Seagate SkyHawk ST2000VX017 delivers superior performance, reliability, and data protection for surveillance applications. With its low power usage, advanced firmware, and extended durability, it's an excellent choice for anyone needing continuous, high-quality video storage. Buy now and secure your surveillance data with Seagate’s industry-leading technology!