Description
Product Description
The Seagate 10TB SkyHawk Surveillance Hard Drive SWITCH is engineered for large-scale video surveillance storage. It is built to handle continuous 24/7 workloads in DVR and NVR systems, making it ideal for high-end security installations in commercial, industrial, and enterprise environments.
It supports heavy write-intensive workloads from multiple IP cameras simultaneously and is optimized to reduce frame loss during recording. The SkyHawk series is specifically tuned for surveillance use, ensuring reliability, durability, and consistent performance under continuous operation.
Specifications (Verified & Accurate)
💾 Capacity & Interface
- Capacity: 10TB
- Form Factor: 3.5 inch
- Interface: SATA III (6Gb/s)
- Cache: 256MB (Seagate official data)
🚀 Performance
- Designed for 24/7 surveillance recording workloads
- Supports up to 64 HD cameras (system dependent)
- Optimized for continuous video streaming (write-heavy workloads ~90%)
- Sustained transfer rate up to ~210 MB/s (model dependent)
🧠 Reliability & Endurance
- Built for 24/7 operation (8760 hours/year)
- Workload rating: ~180TB/year (surveillance class)
- MTBF: ~1 million hours
- Rotational vibration sensors for multi-drive stability
- Optimized firmware (ImagePerfect) for smooth video recording
🛠️ Physical & Environment
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
- Standard 3.5” SATA design
- Low power consumption for continuous use
- Suitable for multi-bay DVR/NVR systems
Key Features
✔ 10TB ultra-high storage for CCTV systems
✔ Designed for 24/7 surveillance recording
✔ SATA III high-speed interface
✔ Stable multi-camera recording support
✔ Advanced vibration protection (RV sensors)
✔ Optimized firmware for video stream reliability
✔ 2-year warranty (region dependent)
Typical Use Cases
✔ Large CCTV DVR recording systems
✔ Enterprise NVR installations
✔ Shopping malls, offices, warehouses
✔ High-channel IP camera systems
✔ 24/7 professional surveillance storage










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