Seagate 4TB Skyhawk Surveillance Hard Drive (ST4000VX016)

Seagate 4TB Skyhawk Surveillance

The Seagate 4TB Skyhawk Surveillance Hard Drive (ST4000VX016) strikes an optimal balance between capacity and performance for mid-range surveillance systems. This drive caters to the growing need for larger storage in small to medium-sized businesses and advanced home security setups, offering robust reliability and specialized features for continuous video recording.

Key Features:

• 4TB storage capacity
• 3.5-inch form factor
• 5900 RPM spindle speed
• 256MB cache
• SATA 6Gb/s interface
• ImagePerfect™ firmware

Ideal Users and Usage Scenarios

Small to Medium Businesses

• Implementing multi-camera setups for retail stores
• Deploying surveillance systems for medium-sized warehouses
• Setting up comprehensive security for office buildings

Advanced Home Users

• Creating sophisticated home security networks
• Monitoring larger properties or multi-story homes
• Implementing high-resolution camera systems for enhanced detail

Security Contractors

• Offering scalable solutions for growing businesses
• Upgrading existing systems with higher capacity drives
• Providing extended recording capabilities for clients

The Seagate 4TB Skyhawk excels in environments requiring continuous recording from multiple cameras at higher resolutions. Its design supports the demands of modern surveillance systems, including those with AI-enhanced features and analytics.

Technical Specifications

Performance

• Sustained data transfer rate: Up to 190MB/s
• Average latency: 5.1ms
• Workload rate limit: 180TB/year

Reliability

• Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 1 million hours
• Nonrecoverable read errors per bits read: 1 per 10^15
• Power-on hours: 8760 (24/7 operation)

Power Management

• Startup current: 2.0A
• Operating power: 5.5W
• Idle power: 3.2W

The Seagate 4TB Skyhawk Surveillance drive is engineered to handle the challenges of 24/7 video recording. Its ImagePerfect™ firmware ensures smooth data streaming, crucial for maintaining high-quality video feeds and minimizing frame drops.

For those seeking a versatile Seagate 4TB Skyhawk Surveillance Hard Drive for their expanding surveillance needs, this model offers an excellent mix of capacity, performance, and reliability. It’s well-suited for systems requiring extended recording times or higher resolution footage, providing ample storage for growing security demands.