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Seagate ST6000VX009 6TB Video-Optimized Storage
Technical Specification
- Make: Seagate
- Model code: ST6000VX009
- Series: SkyHawk Series
- Storage type: HDD
- Capacity: 6 TB
A 6TB 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 | ST6000VX009 |
| Series | SkyHawk Series |
| Storage type | HDD |
| Capacity | 6 TB |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Cache | 256 MB |
| Length | 147 |
| Width | 102 |
| Height | 26 |
| Weight | 630 |
| AFR / MTBF | 1M hours (MTBF) |
| Average operating power | 5.3 |
Product description
Seagate SkyHawk™ ST6000VX009: Video-Optimized Storage
The Seagate SkyHawk™ ST6000VX009 is expertly designed to meet the demanding needs of modern video surveillance systems. Leveraging Seagate's extensive experience in crafting drives tailored for video applications, this 6TB 3.5-inch hard drive offers unparalleled reliability and smart features designed to keep your video storage safe and secure.
Key Features
- ImagePerfect™ Firmware: Ensures seamless video capture in 24/7 environments, supporting up to 64 HD camera streams.
- SkyHawk Health Management: Actively protects your video assets with proactive prevention and recovery options, including RAID RapidRebuild™ for speedier volume rebuilds.
- Rescue Data Recovery Services: Receive industry-leading data protection with Seagate's in-house recovery services.
- RV Sensors: Maintain peak performance in multi-bay systems, allowing for scalability as storage demands grow.
- Lower Power Consumption: Reduces heat emissions, boosting reliability for surveillance solutions.
Ideal Use Cases
The SkyHawk™ ST6000VX009 is perfect for network video recorders (NVR) and video DVRs, providing an optimized solution for recording uninterrupted high-definition video footage in surveillance environments.
Specifications
- Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
- Cache: 256MB
- Max Sustained Transfer Rate: 180MB/s
- MTBF: 1 million hours
- Warranty: 3-year limited
With a focus on maintaining data integrity and a tarnish-resistant design, the Seagate SkyHawk ST6000VX009 ensures longevity and sustained performance, making it a smart investment for enterprise-level surveillance solutions.
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