Seagate SkyHawk (3.5-inch, 256MB Cache) 3TB Internal Hard Drive - ST3000VX009
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About this product
The Seagate SkyHawk ST3000VX009 is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive, offering 3TB of storage capacity. It's designed for PC compatibility and features a SATA III interface, paired with a substantial 256MB cache. This HDD-only drive includes Rotational Vibration (RV) Sensors, a feature typically found in drives optimized for surveillance or multi-drive environments, enhancing reliability under continuous operation.
Our take
The Seagate SkyHawk with 3TB capacity is an interesting option, particularly if you're building a system that could benefit from its specialized features. The 256MB cache and SATA III interface are solid, providing good performance for an HDD. The inclusion of Rotational Vibration (RV) Sensors points to its potential suitability for video surveillance or NAS setups, where constant operation and multiple drives are common. However, the 'Portable External HDD' type listed in the specs is contradictory to its internal 3.5-inch form factor, which might cause some confusion for potential buyers. Given its features, it leans more towards robust internal storage.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Generous 3TB storage capacity
- SATA III interface for faster data transfer
- Large 256MB cache
- Rotational Vibration (RV) Sensors
Cons
- Labeled as 'Portable External HDD' despite being internal
- 3.5-inch form factor for internal use only
Specifications
- Compatible With PC
- Unit Type Unit
- Drive Type(s) Supported HDD
- Color Silver
- Storage Format HDD Only
- Brand Seagate
Show all 14 specifications
- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Type
- Portable External HDD
- MPN
- ST3000VX009
- Features
- Rotational Vibration (Rv) Sensor
- Storage Capacity
- 3TB
- Interface
- SATA III
- Cache
- 256MB
- Product Line
- Skyhawk
