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Silver 3.5 inch bare hard drive with circuit board visible

Seagate

Seagate SkyHawk ST6000VX0023 6TB 256MB SATA 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-KHJE-G5BDQ MPN ST6000VX0023

Surveillance-optimised 6 TB SATA drive with 256 MB cache, ImagePerfect firmware and ATA streaming for 64 HD cameras in 24×7 workloads

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity6TB
  • NAND Flash Memory TypeHard Drive
  • Cache256MB
  • FeaturesImagePerfect firmware is designed to ensure seamless video f

Options 6TB

  • Designed for 24x7 surveillance workloads with ImagePerfect firmware
  • Supports recording from up to 64 HD cameras simultaneously
  • 180TB per year workload rating for write-intensive reliability
  • 1 million hours MTBF for long-term dependability
  • Lower power consumption reduces heat in multi-drive systems

Surveillance storage drive

The Seagate SkyHawk ST6000VX0023 is a 6TB 3.5" internal hard drive built for continuous video recording. It targets installers and system integrators who need reliable 24x7 operation in network video recorders or multi-bay surveillance appliances. The drive supports workloads of 180TB per year and carries a 1M hour MTBF rating.

Bare drive with SATA connection

Supplied as a bare drive without cables or brackets, it fits standard 3.5" bays using the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. The 26.11mm height and 146.99mm length match common chassis dimensions, while the 256MB cache helps sustain multiple simultaneous write streams. Lower power consumption reduces heat in densely packed enclosures.

ImagePerfect firmware for 64 cameras

ImagePerfect firmware is tuned for uninterrupted footage capture from up to 64 HD cameras. ATA streaming support keeps frame drops to a minimum during constant write loads. SkyHawk Health Management adds prevention, intervention and recovery tools. This drive is not suited for general-purpose desktop storage or boot applications.

Highlights

  • Designed for 24x7 surveillance workloads with ImagePerfect firmware
  • Supports recording from up to 64 HD cameras simultaneously
  • 180TB per year workload rating for write-intensive reliability
  • 1 million hours MTBF for long-term dependability
  • Lower power consumption reduces heat in multi-drive systems

Specifications

BrandSeagate
SeriesSkyHawk
ModelST6000VX0023
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity6TB
NAND Flash Memory TypeHard Drive
Cache256MB
FeaturesImagePerfect firmware is designed to ensure seamless video footage capture in 24x7 surveillance workloads that record video from 64 HD cameras.
SkyHawk Health Management actively helps protect your surveillance storage by focusing on prevention, intervention, and recovery options.
NVR-ready design allows drives to maintain performance in multi-bay systems, giving customers the flexibility to scale their systems when more storage is needed.
ATA streaming support enables recordings from up to 64 HD cameras for smooth, uninterrupted footage.
Up to 14TB or over 9345 hours of HD video sto
UsageFor Video Surveillance
Form Factor3.5"
Height (maximum)26.11mm
Width (maximum)101.85mm
Length (maximum)146.99mm
Shipping weight0.73 kg
Package size145 × 119 × 30 mm

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Questions about this item

What does the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface cap in practice?

The SATA 6.0Gb/s interface caps the theoretical maximum transfer rate at 6.0 Gb/s, while actual sustained throughput depends on the drive's 7200 RPM mechanics and 256MB cache.

What physical space does the 3.5-inch drive need to fit?

The drive needs a standard 3.5-inch bay with at least 146.99mm length, 101.85mm width, and 26.11mm height clearance for the bare drive.

How is the bare drive installed in an NVR and what step is often missed?

Mount the drive in a 3.5-inch bay, connect SATA data and power cables, then enable ATA streaming support in the NVR firmware so recordings from up to 64 HD cameras stay smooth.

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