Seagate 3.5" SATA 3TB Skyhawk Surveillance Hard Drive ST3000VX010 7200RPM
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About this product
The Seagate Skyhawk Surveillance Hard Drive is a 3TB internal HDD designed for surveillance systems. This 3.5-inch drive operates at 7200 RPM and connects via SATA, providing reliable storage for continuous video recording. Its high rotation speed contributes to efficient data handling, making it suitable for DVR and NVR applications in both Mac and PC environments. The model number is ST3000VX010.
Our take
For those building or expanding a surveillance system, the Seagate Skyhawk 3TB drive is a dedicated option. The 7200 RPM spin speed is a nice touch for a surveillance drive, as it can help with sustained write performance for multiple camera streams, which is crucial. It's a standard 3.5-inch form factor, so it will fit into most desktop or NVR/DVR enclosures. While it's great for its intended purpose of video surveillance, remember that this is an HDD, so it won't offer the speed of an SSD for general computing tasks. Its focus on reliability for continuous operation makes it a sensible choice for surveillance. At its price point, it delivers solid capacity for recorded footage.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 3TB storage capacity
- 7200 RPM for sustained writes
- 3.5-inch form factor
- Designed for surveillance applications
- SATA interface for broad compatibility
Cons
- HDD speeds are slower than SSDs
- Not ideal for an OS or gaming drive
Specifications
- Brand Seagate
- Compatible With Mac, PC
- Form Factor 3.5 in
- Type Internal Desktop Drive
- Drive Type(s) Supported HDD
- Color Silver
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- Model
- ST3000VX010
- MPN
- ST3000VX010
- Storage Capacity
- 3 TB
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
- Product Line
- Seagate Desktop
- Rotation Speed
- 7200 RPM
