Seagate SkyHawk 6TB Surveillance HDD – ST6000VX008
The Seagate SkyHawk ST6000VX008 is a professional 6TB surveillance hard drive engineered for continuous 24/7 video recording in CCTV, DVR and NVR systems. Unlike a standard desktop HDD, SkyHawk is designed for surveillance workloads, multi camera recording and long term always on operation.
With CMR recording technology, ImagePerfect™ firmware, a 256MB cache and built in Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors, the ST6000VX008 is designed to maintain reliable recording performance in demanding security systems.
Key Features
- 6TB surveillance storage for CCTV, DVR and NVR systems
- Designed for continuous 24/7 recording
- CMR recording technology
- ImagePerfect™ firmware helps minimise dropped frames
- Supports workloads up to 180TB per year
- Supports video streams from up to 64 HD cameras
- RV sensors for stable multi drive operation
- Suitable for systems with up to 16 drive bays
- SkyHawk Health Management compatible on supported systems
- 3 year limited warranty
- ST6000VX008 is the standard model; confirm any separate Rescue Data Recovery Services entitlement before purchase.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Seagate |
| Product Range | SkyHawk |
| Model | ST6000VX008 |
| Capacity | 6TB |
| Capacity in binary units | Approximately 5.46 TiB before formatting; usable recording space depends on the recorder and formatting. |
| Form Factor | 3.5 inch |
| Interface | SATA III 6Gb/s |
| Recording Technology | CMR |
| Cache | 256MB |
| Maximum Sustained Transfer Rate | Up to 180MB/s |
| Sector Format | 512e: 512-byte logical sectors with 4096-byte physical sectors |
| Average Latency | 6ms |
| Workload Rating | 180TB/year |
| Camera Support | Up to 64 HD cameras |
| Supported Drive Bays | Up to 16 bays |
| Rotational Vibration Sensors | Yes |
| MTBF | 1,000,000 hours |
| Load/Unload Cycles | 600,000 |
| Typical Operating Power | 5.3W typical at 25°C |
| Idle Power | 3.4W typical (low-power idle at 25°C) |
| Startup Current | 1.8A @ 12V |
| Weight | Approx. 630g |
| Warranty | 3 years |
Technical reference: Seagate SkyHawk product manual for ST6000VX008 (PDF). The manual distinguishes the standard ST6000VX008 from the ST6000VX009 +Rescue model.
Optimised for 24/7 Surveillance Workloads
SkyHawk is purpose built for security recording environments where footage needs to be written continuously. ImagePerfect™ firmware is designed to support smooth multi camera recording, while CMR technology provides predictable write behaviour for sustained surveillance workloads.
Reliable Multi Camera Performance
The ST6000VX008 supports recording workloads from up to 64 HD camera streams. RV sensors help maintain stable performance in multi bay recorders where vibration from neighbouring drives can affect conventional hard drives.
Broad DVR and NVR Compatibility
The 3.5 inch SATA interface makes this drive suitable for many compatible DVR and NVR recorders. Always check your recorder's maximum supported HDD capacity and drive bay requirements before purchase.
Ideal Applications
- CCTV surveillance systems
- Network Video Recorders (NVRs)
- Digital Video Recorders (DVRs)
- Retail and office security
- Warehouse and commercial surveillance
- Home security systems
- Continuous 24/7 video recording
Pair this SkyHawk drive with the ANNKE N98PBK
The ANNKE N98PBK eight-channel PoE NVR offers one internal SATA drive bay and published support for drives up to 8TB. This 6TB ST6000VX008 is a storage option within that capacity limit; confirm support for your exact recorder revision before ordering.
Choose one drive for this recorder. Recording duration depends on the combined camera bitrate and recording schedule. See the N98PBK buying guide for a worked retention example, recommended cameras and setup advice. A larger hard drive increases storage capacity; it does not add camera channels.
Seagate SkyHawk 6TB Surveillance HDD – ST6000VX008
