Seagate SkyHawk 2TB Surveillance HDD, CMR, SATA 6Gb/s, 256MB Cache, 5,400 RPM, 180MB/s, 180TB/Year, 1M-Hour MTBF | ST2000VX017

Expert Features

• 2TB Surveillance Capacity : Stores continuous footage from compatible home, office, retail, warehouse, and commercial security systems without wasting money on performance features that surveillance recording does not need.
• Purpose-Built for 24×7 Recording : Designed for always-on video-surveillance workloads, where the drive may remain powered and recording every hour of the year.
• CMR Recording Technology : Uses Conventional Magnetic Recording, providing stable sustained-write behavior for continuous multi-camera recording.
• ImagePerfect Firmware : Surveillance-optimized firmware helps support smooth video capture and reduce interruptions or dropped frames during continuous recording.
• Up to 64 HD Cameras : Supports compatible surveillance systems recording video from as many as 64 HD cameras.
• Up to Eight Drive Bays : Designed for compatible DVR and NVR systems containing up to eight storage bays.
• 180MB/s Sustained Performance : Delivers up to 180MB/s maximum sustained transfer performance, providing dependable throughput for multiple video streams.
• 256MB Cache : The generous 256MB cache helps the drive handle ongoing surveillance data more efficiently.
• SkyHawk Health Management : Included drive-health technology supports prevention, intervention, and recovery functions in compatible surveillance systems.
• 180TB Annual Workload : Rated for an always-on workload of up to 180TB per year, giving it far more recording stamina than a basic desktop drive.
• One-Million-Hour MTBF : Rated for 1,000,000 hours mean time between failures, supporting dependable long-term surveillance installations.
• Tarnish-Resistant Components : Protective internal components help improve reliability when the drive operates for long periods in challenging environments.
• Efficient Power Consumption : Uses approximately 3.7W during average operation, 2.5W while idle, and only 0.25W in standby or sleep mode.