Overview

The Seagate SkyHawk 3.5 8TB surveillance hard drive is engineered for 24/7 video recording environments, making it ideal for DVRs, NVRs, and AI-enabled surveillance systems. With ImagePerfect™ firmware, it ensures smooth, uninterrupted footage capture from up to 64 HD cameras, minimizing dropped frames and maximizing reliability.

This drive features a SATA III 6Gb/s interface, 256MB cache, and a 5400–7200 RPM spindle speed (model-dependent), delivering sustained transfer rates of up to 210MB/s. It supports a workload rating of 180TB/year, which is three times higher than standard desktop drives—ensuring long-term durability in write-intensive surveillance setups.

The SkyHawk 8TB also includes Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors for consistent performance in multi-bay systems and SkyHawk Health Management for proactive monitoring and data protection. Its tarnish-resistant components and low power consumption enhance reliability and reduce maintenance costs.

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Key Specifications

• Capacity: 8TB
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch
• Interface: SATA III 6Gb/s
• Spindle Speed: 5400–7200 RPM (varies by model)
• Cache: 256MB
• Max Sustained Transfer Rate: Up to 210MB/s
• Workload Rate Limit: 180TB/year
• Cameras Supported: Up to 64 HD cameras
• Drive Bays Supported: Up to 16
• Shock Resistance: 70Gs (operating), 300Gs (non-operating)
• MTBF: 1 million hours
• Power Consumption:
  • Operating: ~8.7W
  • Idle: ~7.0W
  • Standby/Sleep: ~0.96W
• Features:
  • ImagePerfect™ firmware
  • SkyHawk Health Management
  • RV sensors
  • Tarnish-resistant components
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
• Dimensions: 147 x 101.85 x 26.11 mm
• Weight: Approx. 716g
• Warranty: 3-year limited

Watch a Review

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Official Product Support

👉 Seagate SkyHawk 8TB – Specifications and Data Sheet

How Do I Get This Item?

You can order the Seagate SkyHawk 3.5 8TB hard drive directly from our website.
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