SEAGATE Skyhawk 1TB Desktop HDD
MPN SEAGATE-SKYHAWK-1TB · Brand Seagate
The Seagate SkyHawk 1TB HDD (ST1000VX005) is a 24/7 surveillance drive with SATA 6 Gb/s, 64 MB cache, 180 MB/s transfer rate, and support for up to 64 HD cameras — backed by a 3-year warranty
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Overview
The Seagate SkyHawk 1TB Surveillance Hard Drive (model ST1000VX005) is purpose-built for continuous video recording environments, making it a dependable choice for NVR and DVR systems in homes, retail outlets, and commercial premises. Unlike general-purpose desktop drives, the SkyHawk is engineered to operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week — rated for 8,760 power-on hours per year and a workload rate limit of 180 TB per year. At the heart of its reliability is Seagate's ImagePerfect firmware, which is designed to minimise dropped frames and interruptions when recording simultaneously from multiple camera streams. The drive supports up to 64 HD cameras at once via ATA streaming, making it well-suited for mid-to-large surveillance deployments. Its NVR-ready design incorporates built-in rotational vibration (RV) sensors that help sustain consistent read/write performance even when the drive is installed in a multi-bay system housing up to 8 drives. SkyHawk Health Management provides an added layer of protection through prevention, intervention, and recovery functions, helping to extend drive life and reduce unplanned downtime in critical surveillance setups. From a power standpoint, the drive draws an average of 5.6 W during operation and just 4 W at idle, with standby and sleep consumption dropping to 0.5 W each — contributing to lower operating temperatures and improved long-term reliability. Verified Specifications: - Model: ST1000VX005 - Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s - Cache: 64 MB - Max Sustained Transfer Rate: 180 MB/s - Workload Rate Limit: 180 TB/year - Cameras Supported: Up to 64 - Drive Bays Supported: 1 to 8 - MTBF: 1,000,000 hours - Power-On Hours/Year: 8,760 (24x7) - Average Operating Power: 5.6 W - Idle Power: 4 W - Standby/Sleep Power: 0.5 W / 0.5 W - Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C (drive case max) - Non-Operating Temperature: -40°C (ambient min) - Dimensions: 146.99 x 101.85 x 20.2 mm - Weight: 415 g - Non-Recoverable Read Errors: 1 per 10^14 bits read - Warranty: 3 years limited
Datasheet
| Warranty | 3 Years |
|---|---|
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Mtbf | 1,000,000 hr |
| Model | ST1000VX005 |
| Cache (Mb) | 64 |
| Weight (Lb/G) | 415 g/0.915 lb |
| Cameras Supported | Up to 64 |
| Tarnish Resistant | No |
| Depth (Mm/In, Max) | 146.99 mm/5.787 in |
| Idling Average (W) | 4 w |
| Width (Mm/In, Max) | 101.85 mm/4.01 in |
| Height (Mm/In, Max) | 20.2 mm/0.795 in |
| Drive Bays Supported | 1 to 8 |
| Voltage Tolerance (5 V) | ±5% |
| Voltage Tolerance (12 V) | ±10% |
| Workload Rate Limit (Wrl) | 180 |
| Average Operating Power (W) | 5.6 W |
| Operating (Ambient, Min °C) | 0 |
| Operating (Drive Case, Max °C) | 70 |
| Power-On Hours Per Year (24×7) | 8,760 |
| Non-Operating (Ambient, Min °C) | -40 |
| Startup Current, Typical (12V, A) | 1.8 |
| Standby Mode/Sleep Mode, Typical (W) | 0.5/0.5 |
| Max. Sustained Transfer Rate Od (Mb/S) | 180MB/s |
| Non-Recoverable Read Errors Per Bits Read, Max | 1 per 10E14 |
