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Technical Specifications

Seagate SkyHawk 4TB Surveillance HDD (ST4000VX016 / ST4000VX013)

The Seagate SkyHawk 4TB Surveillance HDD is built for 24×7 security recording. It’s optimized with ImagePerfect™ firmware to capture smooth video from up to 64 HD cameras, ensuring reliable footage around the clock. With lower power draw, RV sensors, and tarnish-resistant components, this drive stays cooler and lasts longer — giving you dependable storage your surveillance system can count on.

Key Features

  • ImagePerfect™ firmware — ensures seamless, uninterrupted video capture for up to 64 cameras.
  • SkyHawk Health Management — proactive drive monitoring that helps prevent data loss with predictive alerts.
  • Rescue Data Recovery Service (3 years) — Seagate’s in-house recovery plan included for extra peace of mind.
  • Built-in RV sensors — maintain drive performance in multi-bay systems.
  • CMR recording technology — reliable frame integrity and higher workload performance (up to 180 TB/year).
  • Low power design — reduces heat and improves system reliability in always-on setups.
  • Tarnish-resistant components — enhance durability in harsh environments.

General Specifications

Model Numbers
ST4000VX016, ST4000VX013
Capacity
4 TB
Interface
SATA 6 Gb/s
Recording Technology
CMR (ST4000VX016) / SMR (ST4000VX013)
Drive Design
Air

Performance

Drive Bays Supported
Up to 16 bays
Cameras Supported
Up to 64 HD cameras
Max Sustained Transfer Rate
180 MB/s
Cache
256 MB
Workload Rate Limit
180 TB/year

Reliability & Data Protection

SkyHawk™ Health Management
Yes
Rescue Data Recovery Services
3 years included
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
1 million hours
Non-Recoverable Read Errors
1 per 10¹⁴ bits read
Load/Unload Cycles
600,000
Warranty
3 years limited

Power Management

Startup Current (12 V)
1.8 A typical
Average Operating Power
3.7 W
Idle Power
2.5 W
Standby/Sleep Power
0.25 W
Voltage Tolerance (5 V/12 V)
±5% / ±10%

Environmental

Operating Temperature
0 °C – 65 °C (ST4000VX016) / 0 °C – 70 °C (ST4000VX013)
Non-Operating Temperature
–40 °C – 70 °C

Physical Dimensions

Height
20.2 mm (0.795 in)
Width
101.6 mm (4.0 in)
Depth
146.99 mm (5.787 in)
Weight
630 g (1.389 lb) – 490 g (1.08 lb)

Included / Accessories

Package Contents
Seagate SkyHawk 4TB HDD, documentation, protective anti-static bag

Ideal Applications

Best Fit
NVR (Network Video Recorder) and DVR systems
Typical Uses
24×7 continuous video recording for business, retail, parking, and home surveillance systems supporting up to 64 cameras
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