Seagate SkyHawk 8TB Surveillance Drive 3.5 Inch 7200RPM

Power your surveillance system with the Seagate SkyHawk 8TB 3.5" Surveillance Drives — a purpose-built hard drive designed for continuous video storage in DVRs and NVRs. Built to handle the demands of 24x7 recording, this drive delivers reliable performance and high-capacity storage to keep your security footage safe and accessible.

Engineered for uninterrupted surveillance, SkyHawk drives help minimize dropped frames and maximize retention across multi-camera setups. With specialized firmware tuned for video workloads, RV sensors to offset vibration in multi-drive enclosures, and a robust design for demanding environments, these drives are a trusted choice for professional security deployments.

Featuring 7200 RPM performance, a SATA 6 Gb/s interface, and a generous 256 MB cache, the Seagate SkyHawk 8TB offers fast, steady streaming of camera feeds while maintaining reliability and longevity in continuous operation.

• 24x7 surveillance optimization: Built to run continuously in DVR/NVR systems for dependable video storage.
• Enhanced firmware for video workloads: Image processing-focused logic helps smooth playback and reduces frame loss.
• RV sensor support: Maintains reliability in multi-drive surveillance enclosures by compensating for vibration.
• High-capacity storage: 8 TB for longer retention of surveillance footage.
• Large cache for smooth streaming: 256 MB cache improves read/write performance for video data.
• Standard interfaces and form factor: 3.5-inch drive with SATA 6 Gb/s interface for broad compatibility with existing DVR/NVR setups.
• Reliability for security deployments: Designed and tested for durable, long-term operation in demanding environments.

Technical specifications

• Model: Seagate SkyHawk 8TB
• Form factor: 3.5 inch
• Capacity: 8 TB
• Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
• Rotation speed: 7200 RPM
• Cache: 256 MB
• Usage: Surveillance (24x7) storage for DVR/NVR systems
• Target environment: Continuous operation in security surveillance deployments