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Seagate ST3000VX015 3TB Video-Optimized Storage
Technical Specification
- Make: Seagate
- Model code: ST3000VX015
- Series: SkyHawk Series
- Storage type: HDD
- Capacity: 3 TB
A 3TB video-optimized drive designed for NVRs ImagePerfect AI firmware is designed to ensure seamless video footage capture in 24×7 workloads that record video from 64 HD cameras SkyHawk Health Management actively helps protect video storage by focusing on prevention, intervention and recovery options Data protection with included Rescue Data Recovery Services plan, helping protect important video data with Seagate's in-house data recovery services Rated for up to 1M hours MTBF Supports video analysis and recording simultaneously with GPU analytics workloads Built-in RV sensors allow drives to maintain performance in multi-bay systems, giving flexibility to scale the systems when more storage is needed
Read more| Make | Seagate |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate Technology |
| Category | Video Surveillance>Storage |
| Model code | ST3000VX015 |
| Series | SkyHawk Series |
| Storage type | HDD |
| Capacity | 3 TB |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Cache | 256 MB |
| Length | 147 |
| Width | 102 |
| Height | 26 |
| Weight | 490 |
| AFR / MTBF | 1M hours (MTBF) |
| Average operating power | 3.7 |
Product description
Seagate SkyHawk ST3000VX015: Optimized Surveillance Storage
The Seagate SkyHawk ST3000VX015 hard drive is meticulously engineered for expert use in video storage environments. Built on Seagate’s extensive experience, this 3TB 3.5-inch drive is tailored for 24x7 video surveillance applications, ensuring reliable and continuous operation with up to 64 HD cameras.
Key Features
- ImagePerfect™ Firmware: Guarantees seamless video capture, even under continuous workloads.
- SkyHawk Health Management: Offers enhanced protection with functions focusing on prevention, intervention, and quick recovery.
- RAID RapidRebuild™: Accelerates volume rebuilds threefold, minimizing downtime.
- RV Sensors: Maintains performance in multi-bay systems, ideal for scalable solutions.
- Low Power Consumption: Reduces heat emissions, enhancing drive reliability.
- Environmental Adaptability: Features tarnish-resistant components for improved durability.
Ideal Use Cases
The SkyHawk ST3000VX015 is perfect for network video recorders (NVRs) and digital video recorders (DVRs), providing unparalleled data protection and flexibility in video-centric environments.
With a max sustained transfer rate of 180 MB/s and a robust cache of 256 MB, this drive ensures optimal performance. It also boasts an impressive mean time between failures (MTBF) of 1,000,000 hours and is backed by a 3-year limited warranty, making it a smart choice for reducing total cost of ownership.
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