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Silver 3.5 inch internal hard drive with circuit board visible on underside

Seagate

Seagate ST12000VX0008 SkyHawk 12TB 256MB SATA 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-647P-Y7GDR MPN ST12000VX0008

12 TB SATA drive built for 24/7 surveillance recording from up to 64 HD cameras

  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity12TB
  • Cache256MB
  • FeaturesImagePerfect firmware is designed to ensure seamless video f
  • UsageFor Video Surveillance
  • Form Factor3.5"

Options 12TB

  • 12TB capacity stores up to 9345 hours of HD video
  • ImagePerfect firmware captures footage from 64 HD cameras continuously
  • SkyHawk Health Management protects surveillance storage with prevention and recovery
  • 256MB cache and SATA 6.0Gb/s interface sustain high write workloads
  • NVR-ready design maintains performance in multi-bay systems for scalable storage

SkyHawk 12 TB surveillance drive

The Seagate SkyHawk ST12000VX0008 is a 12 TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for 24×7 video-surveillance workloads. Its SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface and 256 MB cache support continuous recording from up to 64 HD cameras. ImagePerfect firmware and SkyHawk Health Management work together to protect footage integrity and drive longevity in always-on environments. NVR-ready design allows scaling across multi-bay systems.

Ideal for NVR appliances, not for general storage

This drive suits installers and integrators deploying network video recorders that need high-capacity, constant-write endurance. It is not intended for desktop PCs, gaming rigs or NAS units that prioritise random-access speed or RAID-specific firmware. Buyers who want a boot drive, a primary application volume or a drive optimised for mixed read-write workloads should look at a different model.

Standard 3.5-inch SATA installation

The drive fits any 3.5-inch bay using four side or bottom mounting holes and connects with a standard SATA data cable and SATA power connector. No special drivers or firmware tools are required for basic operation. The most common issues are loose SATA cables causing intermittent detection, insufficient power-supply current on heavily loaded rails, and forgetting to initialise the disk in the operating system before use.

Highlights

  • 12TB capacity stores up to 9345 hours of HD video
  • ImagePerfect firmware captures footage from 64 HD cameras continuously
  • SkyHawk Health Management protects surveillance storage with prevention and recovery
  • 256MB cache and SATA 6.0Gb/s interface sustain high write workloads
  • NVR-ready design maintains performance in multi-bay systems for scalable storage

Specifications

BrandSeagate
SeriesSkyHawk
ModelST12000VX0008
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity12TB
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 weight0.91 kg
Package size178 × 152 × 76 mm

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Questions about this item

Does my NVR need a SATA 6.0Gb/s port to install this 3.5" 12TB drive?

Yes, the drive uses a standard SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and fits a 3.5" bay, so your NVR must provide a matching SATA data and power connection.

Will the SkyHawk Health Management feature still report status if I keep my older SATA 3Gb/s controller?

The drive negotiates down to SATA 3Gb/s automatically, and SkyHawk Health Management continues to monitor drive health over that link.

How can I confirm the ImagePerfect firmware is handling 24x7 recording from my 64 HD cameras?

Check the NVR logs for continuous write streams without dropped frames and use the SkyHawk Health Management dashboard to verify workload rating and SMART attributes remain normal.

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