Overview

The Seagate SkyHawk 3.5 1TB surveillance hard drive is purpose-built for 24/7 video recording systems. Designed with ImagePerfect™ firmware, it ensures smooth, uninterrupted footage capture from up to 64 HD cameras, making it ideal for DVR and NVR setups in homes, businesses, and security installations.

With a 5900 RPM spindle speed, 64MB cache, and SATA III 6Gb/s interface, the drive delivers reliable performance and sustained transfer speeds of up to 180MB/s. It supports a workload rating of 180TB/year, which is 3× higher than standard desktop drives, ensuring long-term durability in write-intensive environments.

The SkyHawk 1TB also features Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors to maintain performance in multi-bay systems, and SkyHawk Health Management for proactive monitoring and data protection. Its low power consumption and tarnish-resistant components enhance reliability and reduce maintenance costs.

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Key Specifications

• Capacity: 1TB
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch
• Interface: SATA III 6Gb/s
• Spindle Speed: 5900 RPM
• Cache: 64MB
• Max Sustained Transfer Rate: Up to 180MB/s
• Workload Rate Limit: 180TB/year
• Cameras Supported: Up to 64 HD cameras
• Drive Bays Supported: 1 to 8
• Shock Resistance: 70Gs (operating), 350Gs (non-operating)
• MTBF: 1 million hours
• Power Consumption:
  • Operating: ~5.3W
  • Idle: ~3.4W
  • Standby/Sleep: ~0.25W
• Features:
  • ImagePerfect™ firmware
  • SkyHawk Health Management
  • RV sensors
  • Tarnish-resistant components
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Dimensions: 147 x 101.85 x 20.2 mm
• Weight: Approx. 400g
• Warranty: 3-year limited

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👉 Seagate SkyHawk 1TB – Specifications and Data Sheet

How Do I Get This Item?

You can order the Seagate SkyHawk 3.5 1TB hard drive directly from our website.
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