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Silver 3.5 inch internal hard drive with green label showing SkyHawk branding

Seagate

Seagate SkyHawk ST6000VX009 6TB 3.5" SATA 5400 RPM 256MB internal hard drive

SKU CH-S8NG-QK72N MPN ST6000VX009

A 6 TB 3.5-inch SATA drive built for 24×7 surveillance, rated for 180 TB per year and 64 simultaneous HD streams

  • 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
  • Optimised for 24×7 surveillance streaming with ImagePerfect firmware
  • 180 TB yearly workload rating supports 64 simultaneous HD cameras
  • 256 MB cache and 5400 RPM deliver smooth video playback
  • RV sensors maintain performance in multi-bay enclosures
  • 1M hours MTBF plus three-year Rescue Data Recovery service

SkyHawk 6TB surveillance drive

The Seagate SkyHawk ST6000VX009 is a 6TB 3.5-inch SATA 6.0Gb/s hard drive built for 24×7 video recording in DVR and NVR security systems. It targets installers and small-business owners who need continuous, high-capacity storage for multiple HD camera streams without the workload limits of standard desktop drives.

Thermals noise and power draw

The drive spins at 5400 RPM and uses RV sensors to maintain performance in multi-bay enclosures while running quieter than typical desktop units. Efficient power consumption reduces heat emissions, helping reliability during round-the-clock operation, and the 256MB cache smooths sustained write loads from up to 64 simultaneous HD streams.

Build fit and scaling

The 3.5-inch form factor fits standard drive bays and the SATA interface connects directly to NVR or server backplanes without extra adapters. A workload rating of 180TB per year — three times that of desktop drives — frees the system from early wear concerns, and SkyHawk Health Management lets administrators monitor drive condition across the array.

How it compares

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

Price $131.99
Pricier than about 56% 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 $22.00 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 nameST6000VX009
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 height26.1 mm
Maximum width101.6 mm
Maximum length146.99 mm
Shipping weight0.63 kg
Package size147 × 102 × 26 mm

Questions about this item

How do I install the 3.5" SATA drive and which step do people often get wrong?

Mount the drive in a 3.5" bay using four screws, connect the SATA 6.0Gb/s data cable and the SATA power connector, then enable AHCI in BIOS. The step most often missed is securing all four mounting screws, which prevents vibration in multi-bay systems.

What maintenance or replacement will the SkyHawk ST6000VX009 need later?

No scheduled maintenance is required. The drive is rated for 180TB per year workload and 1M hours MTBF; plan replacement when SMART attributes indicate wear or after the three-year Rescue Data Recovery period ends.

What limit appears first under sustained 24×7 recording?

The 180TB per year workload rating is the first ceiling; exceeding it with more than 64 simultaneous HD streams risks dropped frames and reduced reliability.

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