Description
he Seagate SkyHawk ST1000VX012 is a purpose-built surveillance hard disk drive engineered for security applications requiring continuous recording and playback. With 1TB storage capacity, it provides dependable video storage for DVR and NVR systems while supporting workloads of up to 180TB per year.
The drive uses CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) technology, a SATA 6Gb/s interface, and a 256MB cache to deliver stable data handling for surveillance streams. It is designed to support installations with up to 8 drive bays and up to 64 cameras, making it suitable for small to medium CCTV deployments.
Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | ST1000VX012 |
| Brand | Seagate |
| Series | SkyHawk Surveillance HDD |
| Capacity | 1TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Recording Technology | CMR |
| Cache Memory | 256MB |
| Maximum Sustained Transfer Rate | Up to 180 MB/s |
| Camera Support | Up to 64 cameras |
| Drive Bays Supported | Up to 8 bays |
| Workload Rating | 180TB/year |
| MTBF | 1,000,000 hours |
| Power-On Hours | 8,760 hours/year (24/7 operation) |
| Nonrecoverable Read Errors | 1 per 10¹⁴ bits read |
| Load/Unload Cycles | 600,000 |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 65°C |
| Startup Current | 1.8A (12V) |
| Average Operating Power | 3.7W |
| Idle Power | 2.5W |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 20.2 × 101.6 × 146.99 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 415g |

