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Silver 3.5 inch internal hard drive with label showing SkyHawk branding

Seagate

Seagate SkyHawk ST6000VX001 6TB 3.5" internal hard drive SATA 6.0Gb/s 256MB cache 5400 RPM

SKU CH-QHA9-JN4Q3 MPN ST6000VX001

6 TB 3.5" SATA drive with 256 MB cache and 5400 RPM, built for 24×7 surveillance workloads supporting 64 HD cameras

  • Total capacity6 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Flash memory typeHard Drives
  • Rotational speed5,400 RPM
  • Cache memory256 MB

Capacity 6TB

  • Designed for 24x7 surveillance workloads with ImagePerfect firmware
  • Supports recording from 64 HD cameras simultaneously
  • SkyHawk Health Management actively protects storage reliability
  • 6TB capacity stores over 9345 hours of HD video
  • 256MB cache and 5400 RPM deliver steady streaming performance

Surveillance-ready 6TB capacity

The Seagate SkyHawk ST6000VX001 is a 6TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for continuous video-surveillance workloads. It supports recording from up to 64 HD cameras in 24x7 operation using a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and 5400 RPM spindle speed.

ImagePerfect firmware and health monitoring

ImagePerfect firmware is designed to maintain smooth footage capture across multi-camera streams. SkyHawk Health Management actively monitors drive condition, while built-in RV sensors and ATA streaming support help sustain consistent write performance in DVR and NVR environments.

Verify SATA power and bay clearance

Confirm your recorder or server provides a SATA 6.0Gb/s data port and matching power connector. The drive measures 26.11mm high, 101.85mm wide and 146.99mm long, so check that your 3.5-inch bay and cabling allow those dimensions.

How it compares

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

Price $129.99
Pricier than about 55% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 6 TB
Higher than about 75% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $21.67 per TB
Cheaper than about 91% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineSkyHawk
Model nameST6000VX001
Total capacity6 TB
Recommended useFor Video Surveillance
Performance
Rotational speed5,400 RPM
Storage
Flash memory typeHard Drives
Cache memory256 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Max height26.11 mm
Maximum width101.85 mm
Maximum length146.99 mm
Shipping weight0.63 kg
Package size165 × 145 × 3 mm

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Questions about this item

How often will the 256 MB cache or the 5400 RPM mechanism need replacement in a 24×7 NVR?

The drive carries a 1 M hour MTBF rating and is built for continuous surveillance workloads; no scheduled cache or spindle replacement is required.

Which limit appears first during sustained 64-camera recording — the SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface or the 5400 RPM throughput?

The 5400 RPM spindle speed sets the sustained transfer ceiling, which is reached before the SATA 6.0 Gb/s link saturates in multi-stream video capture.

What noise, heat or power change should I expect when this 3.5 inch drive runs all day in an NVR?

The drive is specified for lower power consumption and includes RV sensors to manage vibration in multi-bay enclosures during 24×7 operation.

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