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Seagate

Seagate SkyHawk ST2000VX017 2TB 3.5" SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-CBHA-0PQF0 MPN ST2000VX017

A 2 TB, 3.5-inch internal hard drive with a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface, 5400 RPM spindle speed and 256 MB cache, designed for video surveillance systems

  • Total capacity2 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeFFP
  • Flash memory capacity256 MB
  • Rotational speed5,400 RPM
  • Built for video surveillance systems
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface for broad compatibility
  • 5400 RPM spindle speed balances performance and acoustics
  • 256 MB buffer helps sustain write streams
  • 5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays

SkyHawk 2TB SATA surveillance drive

This Seagate SkyHawk drive provides 2TB of storage on a 3.5-inch internal platform. It connects through a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and spins at 5400 RPM with a 256 MB buffer. The unit is built for continuous video recording workloads in surveillance systems.

Suits single-bay recorders, not multi-drive arrays

Installers fitting a single drive into a DVR or NVR will find the capacity and firmware tuning appropriate. Builders planning RAID sets or high-throughput server arrays should look elsewhere because the drive is optimised for sequential write streams rather than random mixed I/O.

5400 RPM spindle speed sets the throughput ceiling

The 5400 RPM rotation rate limits sustained transfer performance compared with faster-spinning drives. If the recorder demands higher write bandwidth for many concurrent high-bitrate cameras, this spindle speed may become the bottleneck.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $70.99
Cheaper than about 64% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 2 TB
Typical for this category: the median of 2,372 items is 2 TB.
Price per TB $35.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 76% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Model nameST2000VX017
Part numberST2000VX017
Total capacity2 TB
Recommended useData Storage
Performance
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Memory
Flash memory capacity256 MB
Storage
Cache memory2 unknown modifier
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Max height20.0 in x 12.0 in x 9.0 in
Maximum width20.0 in x 12.0 in x 9.0 in
Maximum length20.0 in x 12.0 in x 9.0 in
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size234 × 170 × 81 mm

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the drive is running at 5400 RPM after installation?

Use SMART monitoring software to verify the spindle speed reports 5400 RPM and the SATA interface negotiates at 6.0 Gb/s.

What comes in the box and what must I provide separately?

The drive ships in FFP packaging; you will need a SATA data cable and a SATA power connector from your power supply.

Which SkyHawk capacity should I choose for a video surveillance system?

The 2TB model stores roughly 2000 GB of footage; select a larger capacity if you need longer retention or more camera streams.

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