The Seagate SkyHawk is a hard drive specifically designed for video surveillance systems and optimized for reliable 24/7 operation . Unlike conventional desktop hard drives, the SkyHawk series is designed for the continuous recording of multiple camera streams and offers high stability under continuous write access.

Thanks to firmware optimization for surveillance systems, the Seagate SkyHawk supports simultaneous processing of multiple HD or 4K camera channels . It reduces frame loss and ensures smooth, uninterrupted video recording. This makes it ideal for DVR and NVR systems in residential, commercial, and industrial security environments.

The integrated ImagePerfect technology ensures reliable performance with a constant data stream. At the same time, the hard drive is designed for low heat generation and vibration-free operation, which is particularly crucial in multi-disk systems. This ensures that the surveillance infrastructure remains stable and durable even under heavy load.

With various storage capacities, the Seagate SkyHawk offers flexible solutions for small camera systems as well as for extensive video surveillance systems. It is compatible with common recorders and security solutions and provides a reliable storage platform for security-relevant recordings.

The Seagate SkyHawk hard drive is therefore the optimal choice for anyone looking for a durable, high-performance HDD specifically designed for video surveillance.

Available in the following storage capacities: 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 6TB, 8TB

• Technical data
  • Includes SkyHawk™ Health Management: Yes
  • Interface: SATA 6 Gbit/s
  • Recording technology: CMR
  • Drive design: Air
• Features and performance
  • Supported drive bays: Up to 16
  • Supported cameras: Up to 64
  • Maximum continuous data throughput OD (MB/s): 180MB/s
  • Cache (MB): 256 MB
• Reliability/Data integrity
  • Tarnish resistant: Yes
  • Parking and starting the read/write heads: 600,000
  • Maximum rate of uncorrectable read errors: 1 per 10E14
  • Operating hours per year: 8,760
  • Maximum Workload Rate (WRL): 180
  • Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF, in hours): 1,000,000 hours
  • Limited warranty (years): 3
  • Rescue services for data recovery (years): 3
• Energy management
  • Inrush current, typical (12 V, A): 1.8 A
  • Standby/Sleep mode typical (W): 0.25 W
  • Voltage tolerance (5 V): ± 5 %
  • Voltage tolerance (12 V): ±10 %
• Environment/Temperature
  • During operation (ambient min. °C): 0 °C
  • Operating temperature (reported by the drive, max. °C): 65 °C
  • Out of service (ambient, min. °C): -40 °C
• Dimensions
  • Max. width (mm/inch): 101.6 mm/4.00 inch
  • Max. depth (mm/inch): 146.99 mm/5.78 inch