Seagate SkyHawk 4TB Surveillance HDD – 3.5″ SATA, 180 TB/yr, 3-Year Rescue
Seagate SkyHawk 4TB Surveillance HDD – 3.5″ SATA, 180 TB/yr, 3-Year Rescue
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Description
Description
Seagate SkyHawk 4TB Surveillance HDD — Smarter Storage for 24×7 Protection
The Seagate SkyHawk 4TB drive is purpose-built for continuous security recording. Designed to handle up to 64 HD camera feeds without dropping a frame, it delivers the reliability and endurance every surveillance system needs. With built-in health management and data recovery services, SkyHawk keeps your footage safe — so you can focus on protecting people and property instead of worrying about storage failures.
Why Buyers Choose This Model
Security pros and system integrators choose SkyHawk because it’s optimized specifically for NVR and DVR workloads — not just “another hard drive.” With low heat, silent operation, and predictive failure protection, it’s the drive that works quietly in the background while your cameras stay focused on the details.
- ImagePerfect™ firmware — records smooth, uninterrupted video from up to 64 HD cameras, ensuring no dropped frames even during heavy motion scenes.
- SkyHawk™ Health Management — continuously monitors the drive’s health, predicting issues before they happen and protecting your video archive.
- 3-Year Rescue Data Recovery Service — included coverage from Seagate’s in-house experts helps recover your data in case of accidental loss.
- RV Sensors — built-in rotational vibration sensors maintain stable performance in multi-drive NVR systems.
- Optimized 180 TB/year workload rate — designed for always-on recording so you can store months of footage worry-free.
- Low Power Design (3.7 W avg) — generates less heat and noise, extending system life and reducing energy costs.
- CMR Recording Technology (ST4000VX016) — ensures consistent performance and frame integrity for demanding surveillance workloads.
- Built Tough — IP-rated components resist tarnish and corrosion, improving field reliability in dusty or humid environments.
What This Helps You Avoid
Ever lost crucial footage because your storage couldn’t keep up, or because a cheap drive failed mid-recording? That’s the risk of using desktop drives in surveillance systems. With SkyHawk, you avoid dropped frames, system downtime, and unexpected data loss. It runs cooler, lasts longer, and captures every frame — giving you confidence that when incidents happen, your evidence is there, crystal clear and intact.
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30 Day Returns & Money Back Guarantee
30 Day Returns & Money Back Guarantee
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The SkyHawk drives are rated for a sustained workload of up to 180 TB/year.
It supports recording from **up to 64 HD cameras** simultaneously.
They use **ImagePerfect™ firmware**, which ensures smooth, uninterrupted video capture 24×7.
Yes — the drive supports a **3-year Rescue Data Recovery Services** plan in selected regions.
The drives are rated at **1 million hours MTBF**.
They use **SATA 6 Gb/s interface** and a **256 MB** cache (for models like ST4000VX016) or, for some 4TB variants, **64 MB** cache (e.g. ST4000VX007) depending on revision.
Yes — they include **RV (rotational vibration) sensors** to maintain performance in multi-bay systems.
Typical operating ambient range is **0 °C to 60 °C**, though some models (e.g. ST4000VX013) support up to **70 °C** for non-extreme environments.
The 4TB SkyHawk family includes both **CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording)** in versions like ST4000VX016, as well as variants (e.g. ST4000VX013) that may use other techniques.

