The SkyHawk hard drive from Seagate is an HDD unit specially designed for video surveillance systems, with a 3 TB capacity and a 3.5-inch form factor that provides ample space to store large amounts of security camera footage. It features a 6 Gb/s SATA interface that ensures fast and stable data transfer, reaching up to 180 MB/s sustained speed, facilitating continuous real-time video management and playback. Its CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) technology guarantees data reliability and integrity, suitable for intensive, lossless writing applications. It includes SkyHawk Health Management, an exclusive Seagate feature that monitors drive health to improve reliability and prevent critical errors, essential for 24/7 surveillance environments. The air-based internal design optimizes ventilation, and its robustness is ensured by an extremely low unrecoverable read error rate of 1 in 10^14, with a 1,000,000-hour MTBF, providing high durability under continuous use. It supports up to 180 TB of data per year, adapting to systems with up to 8 drive bays and 64 cameras connected simultaneously, and includes rotational vibration sensors that enhance stability against movement or external shocks. Regarding power consumption, it offers notable efficiency, with an average operating power of 3.7 W and low-power modes consuming only 0.25 W in standby, contributing to reduced energy costs in professional setups. Its compact physical dimensions of 20.2 x 101.6 x 146.99 mm and approximate weight of 630 g make it easy to integrate into most storage systems. Finally, the drive has a black finish for discreet placement, while packaging or labels may use multiple colors for easy identification. This ST3000VX015 model from the SkyHawk range represents a specialized, reliable technical solution for professionals requiring secure, continuous, and optimized storage for video surveillance installations.
