The Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 is a 4TB surveillance hard drive for DVR and NVR systems. It suits home security installers, small businesses and other users who need storage designed for continuous camera recording.

SkyHawk is built for always-on surveillance workloads. Its ImagePerfect firmware is designed to support video capture from up to 64 HD cameras, while rotational vibration sensors help maintain performance in systems with multiple drive bays. SkyHawk Health Management adds monitoring and recovery features when used with compatible NVR systems. The drive uses CMR recording and offers a 256MB cache.

Key features

• Designed for 24/7 surveillance recording in DVR and NVR systems.
• Supports video streams from up to 64 HD cameras.
• ImagePerfect firmware is designed to help maintain smooth video capture.
• Rotational vibration sensors support use in multi-bay systems.
• SkyHawk Health Management helps monitor drive health in compatible NVR systems.
• CMR recording technology is suited to continuous video workloads.
• Rated for an always-on workload of 180TB per year.
• Includes a three-year limited warranty and three-year Rescue Data Recovery Services plan, subject to regional availability.

Compatibility

This is an internal 3.5-inch SATA drive with a SATA 6Gb/s interface. Check that your DVR, NVR or computer has a compatible 3.5-inch bay and SATA connection before buying. SkyHawk Health Management requires a compatible NVR system. Good to know: SATA data and power cables are not stated as included, so check your system’s available connections and cabling.

In the box

• Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016

Specifications

For a surveillance system that records around the clock, the ST4000VX016 combines 4TB capacity with camera-focused firmware and health features in a standard 3.5-inch SATA format.