Seagate ST6000VX001SP 6TB Skyhawk SATA 5400RPM SP

Overview:

The Seagate SkyHawk SATA 6Gb/s 5.4K RPM 3.5″ Internal Hard Drive, with a massive 6TB storage capacity, is purpose-built for surveillance storage applications. Designed to operate continuously in the field, this drive minimizes the need for post-deployment support, ensuring reliable performance over extended periods. Equipped with ImagePerfect firmware, it is optimized for 24×7 surveillance workloads, ideal for systems that record footage 90% of the time and playback video content the remaining 10%. With support for more cameras recording at higher resolutions compared to traditional drives, the SkyHawk delivers smooth and uninterrupted footage, even in write-intensive surveillance systems. With an impressive workload rating of 180TB/year, it can sustain high levels of data writing, ensuring reliability in demanding environments. Additionally, its ATA streaming support enables smooth recordings from up to 64 HD cameras, translating to approximately 10,000 hours of HD video storage.

Key Features:

1. Surveillance-Optimized: ImagePerfect firmware supports 24×7 surveillance workloads, tailored for systems recording footage 90% of the time and playing back video content 10% of the time.
2. High Camera Support: Capable of supporting more cameras recording at higher resolutions compared to traditional drives, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted footage.
3. Workload Rating: With a workload rating of 180TB/year, the SkyHawk can reliably handle write-intensive surveillance systems without compromising performance.
4. ATA Streaming Support: Enables sustained recordings from up to 64 HD cameras, providing smooth and uninterrupted footage for extended periods.
5. Massive Storage Capacity: With a generous 6TB storage capacity, it offers ample space for storing large volumes of surveillance footage.
6. Optimized Performance: Spindle speed of 5400rpm and a 256MB buffer size ensure efficient data access and transfer speeds.
7. Power Management: Features power management capabilities, including low startup current, average operating power, and idle power consumption, ensuring energy efficiency and reducing operating costs.

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