Seagate Skyhawk Internal Hard Drive is a surveillance-grade internal hard drive engineered for reliable continuous video recording, optimised for multi-camera systems. Peace of mind comes from proactive health monitoring and three years of in-house data recovery when footage matters most. Is the combination of high workload tolerance and rescue support the right fit for your CCTV setup?
⚡ At a Glance
- • Recording Performance: Optimised for continuous writes, supports up to 64 simultaneously streaming HD cameras with minimal dropped frames
- • Best for: CCTV installers, small businesses and homeowners needing reliable 24/7 surveillance storage
- • Not ideal for: Primary desktop storage or workloads that demand fast random-access performance
Built for 24/7 surveillance with RV sensors and SkyHawk Health Management. Includes a three-year limited warranty and three-year in-house Rescue Data Recovery Services.
Continuous multi-camera recording – Thanks to 180TB/year workload support
Supports workloads of up to 180TB per year, equating to 64 simultaneously streaming HD cameras, enabling sustained sequential writes for long recording sessions.
Allows uninterrupted multi-camera recording with little to zero dropped frames, making it suitable for always-on surveillance systems.
Quieter, scalable multi-bay operation – With built-in RV sensors
Built-in rotational vibration sensors permit drives to maintain performance in multi-bay systems and reduce disturbance from neighbouring drives.
Eases expansion of storage arrays without compromising performance and keeps noise lower in dense rack or multi-bay installations.
Monitoring and recovery peace of mind – With SkyHawk Health Management and Rescue Services
SkyHawk Health Management enables drive health monitoring while an included three-year in-house Rescue Data Recovery Service and a 1,000,000-hour MTBF rating add resilience.
Makes it easier to spot issues early and provides professional recovery options if critical footage is at risk, reducing downtime.
✨ The 4 Key Reasons for Seagate Skyhawk Internal Hard Drive
- 256MB cache — Enables smooth sustained writes during long recording sessions
- SATA 6Gb/s interface — Reduces transfer bottlenecks for high-throughput video streams and backup tasks
- Energy-efficient design — Lowers power draw, helping reduce heat and failure risk
- 3.5-inch form factor — Simple swap-in replacement for most DVR and NVR bays
📋 Technical Details at a Glance
- Category: Internal hard drive
- Capacity: 4 TB
- Form factor: 3.5-inch
- Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
- Cache: 256 MB
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is this drive suitable for DVR and NVR security camera systems?
A: Yes, the drive is built specifically for video DVR and NVR security camera systems and is optimised for continuous surveillance recording.
Q: How many cameras can the drive support?
A: Supports workloads of up to 180TB per year, which equates to 64 simultaneously streaming HD cameras with little to zero dropped frames.
Q: What warranty and recovery options are included?
A: Includes a three-year limited warranty and three years of in-house Rescue Data Recovery Services, plus SkyHawk Health Management and a 1,000,000-hour MTBF rating.
🏆 Our Verdict
Drive suits CCTV installers, small businesses and homeowners who need dependable 24/7 recording and easy swap-in upgrades. High workload tolerance, RV sensors and SkyHawk Health Management combined with three-year Rescue Data Recovery Services form the unique selling points for long-term reliability. Overall value favours users prioritising uninterrupted surveillance and robust data protection.
