SEAGATE SKYHAWK SURVEILLANCE ST8000VE001 SATA 8TB 3.5" HDD 7.2K RPM 256MB CACHE
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About this product
The Seagate SkyHawk Surveillance ST8000VE001 is an 8TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive specifically engineered for surveillance applications. It features a 7200 RPM rotation speed and a substantial 256MB cache, connecting via a SATA III interface. This HDD is compatible with both PCs and NVRs, designed to handle the continuous write workloads typical of surveillance systems. The silver-colored drive is an HDD-only storage format, offering high capacity for video footage.
Our take
For anyone setting up a surveillance system, the Seagate SkyHawk 8TB drive seems like an ideal fit. Its 7200 RPM speed and large 256MB cache are excellent for managing continuous video streams, ensuring smooth recording and playback. The SATA III interface provides modern connectivity, and its compatibility with NVRs confirms its purpose-built design. At $199.95, it's priced higher than some standard drives, which is expected for a surveillance-optimized model. The high capacity is a major advantage, reducing the need for frequent data offloads in an active security setup.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 8TB storage capacity
- Optimized for surveillance (SkyHawk Surveillance)
- Fast 7200 RPM speed
- Large 256MB cache
- SATA III interface
Cons
- Higher price point for specialized use
Specifications
- Compatible With PC, NVR
- Color Silver
- MPN ST8000VE001, 3CC101-300
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand Seagate
- Form Factor 3.5 in
Show all 14 specifications
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Model
- SKYHAWK SURVEILLANCE
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Storage Capacity
- 8 TB
- Interface
- SATA III
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
- Cache
- 256 MB
