Seagate SkyHawk 1TB 5400 RPM Surveillance Hard Drive (ST1000VX013)

The Seagate SkyHawk 1TB Surveillance Hard Drive (ST1000VX013) is purpose-built for continuous video recording environments, making it a reliable choice for DVR and NVR systems in homes, businesses, and public-area security installations. Unlike general-purpose desktop drives, the SkyHawk series is engineered from the ground up to handle the unrelenting demands of 24/7 surveillance workloads. At the heart of SkyHawk's performance is Seagate's ImagePerfect firmware, which is optimised to minimise dropped frames and ensure smooth, uninterrupted video capture even when multiple camera streams are active simultaneously. The drive supports ATA streaming for up to 64 HD cameras, making it well-suited for medium to large surveillance deployments. SkyHawk Health Management adds a proactive layer of drive oversight, focusing on prevention, intervention, and recovery to help protect your stored video footage before issues escalate. Built-in rotational vibration (RV) sensors allow the drive to maintain consistent performance in multi-bay systems, giving installers the flexibility to scale storage capacity without sacrificing reliability. For system administrators who rely on RAID configurations, the included RAID RapidRebuild technology delivers approximately three times faster volume rebuilds compared to traditional RAID rebuild processes, reducing downtime during maintenance windows. The drive also ships with a Rescue Data Recovery Services plan that provides access to Seagate's in-house data recovery expertise in the event of unexpected data loss. Note: Rescue Data Recovery Services availability varies by country. Tarnish-resistant components further extend the drive's field reliability, particularly in environments where humidity and airborne contaminants may be a concern. Lower power consumption compared to higher-RPM alternatives reduces heat generation and contributes to improved long-term reliability. Key Specifications: - Model: ST1000VX013 - Series: SkyHawk - Capacity: 1TB - RPM: 5400 - Cache: 256MB - Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s - Form Factor: 3.5-inch - Max Transfer Rate: up to 180 MB/s - Workload Rating: up to 180TB/year - Camera Support: up to 64 HD cameras - MTBF: 1 million hours - Warranty: 3-year limited - Compatibility: Windows, macOS, Linux, DVR/NVR systems