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Seagate

Seagate ST8000VX0002 8TB 256MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-8E04-V0PKR MPN ST8000VX0002

An 8 TB surveillance hard drive built for 24×7 high-write workloads with 256 MB cache and SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface

  • Total capacity8 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Flash memory typeSLC
  • Cache memory256 MB

Capacity 8TB

  • Built for 24x7 surveillance recording with 180TB yearly workload rating
  • 8TB capacity supports up to 64 cameras per drive
  • 256MB cache and SATA 6.0Gb/s interface enable high write performance
  • RV sensors maintain reliable operation in 8+ drive multi-bay systems
  • Tarnish-resistant components and low startup current reduce heat and vibration for long-term reliability

Surveillance HDD purpose

The Seagate Surveillance HDD ST8000VX0002 is an 8TB 3.5 inch internal hard drive built for continuous video recording. It supports up to 64 cameras per drive and 8 plus 1 drives per system using a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and 256MB cache.

Sustained write workload

Engineered for workloads of 180TB per year, three times that of desktop drives, it is precision-tuned for high write surveillance workloads operating 24 by 7. Low power consumption and startup current minimise heat and vibration emission to improve long-term reliability.

Upgrade from desktop drives

This drive replaces standard desktop drives when a system needs multi-bay reliability with RV sensors and tarnish-resistant components for environmental protection. The jump is worth it for surveillance arrays that exceed desktop drive workload limits and require 24 by 7 operation.

How it compares

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

Price $417.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 8 TB
Higher than about 80% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $52.25 per TB
Cheaper than about 59% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineSurveillance HDD
Model nameST8000VX0002
Total capacity8 TB
Recommended useFor Video Surveillance
Storage
Flash memory typeSLC
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 length147 mm
Shipping weight0.82 kg
Package size157 × 119 × 30 mm

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Questions about this item

How much heat and vibration does the 8TB Surveillance HDD add when running 24×7 in a multi-bay enclosure?

The drive is engineered for low power consumption and startup current to minimise heat and vibration, and it includes RV sensors for reliable operation in systems with up to 8+ drives.

Does the bare-drive ST8000VX0002 need any special cabling or controller beyond a standard SATA 6.0Gb/s port?

No, it connects with a regular SATA 6.0Gb/s data cable and a standard SATA power connector from the host system.

Will this 3.5" drive work reliably alongside older desktop HDDs in the same RAID array?

It is built for multi-drive systems with RV sensors and supports 8+ drives, so it can share an array with other SATA drives, though its 180TB/year workload rating is higher than typical desktop drives.

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