SEAGATE SKYHAWK · PURPOSE-BUILT SURVEILLANCE STORAGE
Reliable 24/7 Storage for CCTV, DVR and NVR Systems
Seagate SkyHawk surveillance hard drives are designed for continuous video workloads in compatible security recorders. Available from 2TB to 16TB, the range covers compact home installations through to high-capacity commercial and AI-enabled recording systems.
Capacity Range
2TB to 16TB
Recording Profile
24/7 Surveillance
Form Factor
3.5-inch SATA
Product Family
SkyHawk / SkyHawk AI
Choose the Right Capacity
2TB–4TB · Compact SystemsFor smaller residential systems, fewer cameras, motion recording and shorter retention periods.
6TB–8TB · Multi-Camera RecordingBalanced storage for homes, retail stores and small businesses requiring a longer recording history.
10TB · Extended RetentionSkyHawk AI storage for higher camera counts, analytics workloads and longer footage retention.
16TB · High-Capacity RecordingSkyHawk AI capacity for demanding commercial recorders, subject to supported capacity per HDD bay.
Capacity and Model Matrix
| Capacity |
SKU / Model |
Recommended Use |
| 2TB |
ST2000VX017 |
Compact CCTV systems |
| 4TB |
ST4000VX016 |
Home and small-business recording |
| 6TB |
ST6000VX009 |
Longer multi-camera retention |
| 8TB |
ST8000VX010 |
Professional NVR storage |
| 10TB |
ST10000VE001 · SkyHawk AI |
Demanding and AI-enabled systems |
| 16TB |
ST16000VE004 · SkyHawk AI |
High-capacity commercial recording |
Engineered for Surveillance Workloads
Continuous RecordingDesigned around the sustained, write-intensive operating pattern of always-on security recorders.
Multi-Stream VideoSurveillance-focused firmware supports dependable recording from multiple camera streams.
Recorder CompatibilityStandard 3.5-inch SATA format for compatible DVR, NVR and XVR systems.
SkyHawk AI OptionsThe 10TB and 16TB variants are designed for more demanding surveillance and video-analytics environments.
Product Specifications
| Brand |
Seagate |
| Series |
SkyHawk / SkyHawk AI, depending on capacity |
| Capacity Options |
2TB · 4TB · 6TB · 8TB · 10TB · 16TB |
| Drive Type |
Internal surveillance hard disk drive |
| Form Factor / Interface |
3.5-inch SATA |
| Designed For |
Compatible CCTV DVR, NVR and XVR recorders |
Compatibility Before Ordering
Seagate SkyHawk drives are suitable for many supported Hikvision, Dahua, Uniview, HiLook, UniFi Protect and other CCTV recorders. Always confirm the recorder's maximum supported drive capacity per bay, particularly when selecting 10TB or 16TB.
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