SEAGATE Skyhawk 2TB Internal HDD
MPN SEAGATE-SKYHAWK-2TB-INTERNAL-HDD · Brand Seagate
The Seagate SkyHawk 2TB Internal HDD (ST2000VX015) is purpose-built for 24/7 surveillance, supporting up to 64 HD cameras with 180 MB/s transfer speeds, a 1,000,000-hour MTBF rating, and a 3-year warranty with Rescue Data Recovery Services included
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Overview
The Seagate SkyHawk 2TB Internal Hard Drive (model ST2000VX015) is engineered specifically for continuous-duty surveillance environments. Unlike general-purpose desktop drives, it is rated for 8,760 power-on hours per year — the equivalent of around-the-clock operation — and carries a workload rate limit of 180 TB per year to match the high write demands of multi-camera recording systems. The drive connects via SATA 6 Gb/s and delivers a maximum sustained transfer rate of 180 MB/s, supported by a 256 MB cache buffer. Its ImagePerfect firmware is tuned to minimise dropped frames and reduce video errors during simultaneous write streams from up to 64 HD cameras, making it well-suited for small-to-medium NVR and DVR installations that occupy up to 8 drive bays. Reliability features include a mean time between failures (MTBF) rating of 1,000,000 hours, 600,000 rated load/unload cycles, and a non-recoverable read error rate of no more than 1 per 10^14 bits read. Tarnish-resistant components protect internal circuitry against environmental degradation, while the air-based drive design (SMR recording technology) keeps operating power low — just 3.7 W average during operation and 2.5 W at idle, dropping to 0.25 W in standby. SkyHawk Health Management (where enabled) provides proactive monitoring focused on prevention, intervention, and recovery, including RAID RapidRebuild technology for faster volume reconstruction. Every drive comes backed by a 3-year limited warranty and a 3-year Rescue Data Recovery Services plan. Key Specifications: - Model: ST2000VX015 - Capacity: 2 TB - Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s - Recording technology: SMR - Cache: 256 MB - Max sustained transfer rate: 180 MB/s - Cameras supported: Up to 64 - Drive bays supported: Up to 8 - Workload rate limit: 180 TB/year - MTBF: 1,000,000 hours - Load/unload cycles: 600,000 - Power-on hours per year: 8,760 - Average operating power: 3.7 W | Idle: 2.5 W | Standby: 0.25 W - Operating temperature: 0 °C to 70 °C (drive case) - Non-operating temperature: -40 °C (min ambient) - Dimensions: 146.99 × 101.85 × 20.2 mm - Weight: 415 g - Warranty: 3 years limited + 3-year Rescue Data Recovery Services
Datasheet
| Warranty | 3 Years |
|---|---|
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Cache (Mb) | 256 |
| Drive Design | Air |
| Cameras Supported | Up to 64 |
| Tarnish Resistant | Yes |
| Depth (Mm/In, Max) | 146.99 mm/5.787 in |
| Idling Average (W) | 2.5 W |
| Load/Unload Cycles | 600,000 |
| Width (Mm/In, Max) | 101.85 mm/4.01 in |
| Height (Mm/In, Max) | 20.2 mm/0.795 in |
| Carton Unit Quantity | 25 |
| Drive Bays Supported | Up to 8 |
| Recording Technology | SMR |
| Standard Model Numbers | ST2000VX015 |
| Weight (G/Lb, Typical) | 415 g/0.915 lb |
| Power-On Hours Per Year | 8,760 |
| Voltage Tolerance (5 V) | ±5% |
| Voltage Tolerance (12 V) | ±10% |
| Workload Rate Limit (Wrl)1 | 180 |
| Average Operating Power (W) | 3.7 W |
| Operating (Ambient, Min °C) | 0 |
| Operating (Drive Case, Max °C) | 70 |
| Non-Operating (Ambient, Min °C) | -40 |
| Startup Current, Typical (12V, A) | 1.8 |
| Standby Mode/Sleep Mode, Typical (W) | 0.25/0.25 |
| Max Sustained Transfer Rate Od (Mb/S) | 180MB/s |
| Non-Recoverable Read Errors Rate, Max | 1 per 10E14 |
| Rescue Data Recovery Services (Years) | 3 |
| Cartons Per Pallet / Cartons Per Layer | 40/8 |
| Mean Time Between Failures (Mtbf) (Hours) | 1,000,000 hr |
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