Seagate SkyHawk 8 TB (ST8000VX009)

• Part of Seagate’s SkyHawk series, which is optimized for surveillance / CCTV / video recording workloads.

• It’s a 3.5-inch SATA hard drive (SATA 6 Gb/s) for internal deployment.

• Capacity: 8 TB.

• Cache / Buffer: 256 MB.

• Recording Technology: Uses CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording), which is better for consistent write performance compared to SMR in many surveillance applications.

• Supports up to 64 HD video streams / cameras — this is a key point for surveillance systems.

• RV (Rotational Vibration) sensors included, which helps maintain performance in multi-drive NAS or surveillance systems.

• Firmware: Uses ImagePerfect™ firmware, designed to reduce dropped frames and ensure consistent video capture.

• SkyHawk Health Management: This is Seagate’s health-monitoring feature, helping detect risks, intervene, and maintain data integrity in 24/7 operation.

• Workload / Endurance: Rated for 180 TB/year workload in some specs.

• MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): 1,000,000 hours (per some spec sheets)

• Power / Efficiency: Supports idle power-saving mode (“Idle3”), which helps reduce wear and power draw during low activity periods.

• Noise / Acoustics: Designed to be quiet (good acoustic performance) which is useful when installed in drives that run 24/7.

• Physical Dimensions:

  • Height: ~ 26.1 mm Typical weight: ~ 630 g.

• Operating Environment:

  • Operating temperature: 0°C to ~65°C

  • Non-operating (storage) temp: –40°C to 70°C

• Power Requirements: Typical 12V current at startup is around 1.8 A.

• Reliability for long-term video: Built for 24×7 continuous operation — very suitable for DVRs / NVRs.

• Sustainability: According to Seagate’s sustainability report, it has low idle power consumption (3.4 W idle) and is designed with energy efficiency in mind