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Seagate ST4000VX016 4TB video-optimised storage
Technical Specification
- Make: Seagate
- Model code: ST4000VX016
- Series: SkyHawk Series
- Storage type: HDD
- Capacity: 4 TB
A 4TB video-optimised drive designed for NVRs ImagePerfect AI firmware is designed to ensure seamless video footage capture in 24×7 workloads that record video from 64 HD cameras SkyHawk Health Management actively helps protect video storage by focusing on prevention, intervention and recovery options Data protection with included Rescue Data Recovery Services plan, helping protect important video data with Seagate's in-house data recovery services Rated for up to 1M hours MTBF Supports video analysis and recording simultaneously with GPU analytics workloads Built-in RV sensors allow drives to maintain performance in multi-bay systems, giving flexibility to scale the systems when more storage is needed
Read more| Make | Seagate |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate Technology |
| Category | CCTV>Storage |
| Model code | ST4000VX016 |
| Series | SkyHawk Series |
| Storage type | HDD |
| Capacity | 4 TB |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Cache | 256 MB |
| Length | 147 mm |
| Width | 102 mm |
| Height | 26 mm |
| Weight | 490 g |
| AFR / MTBF | 1M hours (MTBF) |
| Average operating power | 3.7 W |
Product description
Product Overview
The Seagate SkyHawk™ ST4000VX016 is a 3.5-inch hard drive engineered specifically for video surveillance applications. With Seagate’s ImagePerfect™ firmware, it ensures seamless capture of video footage, supporting workloads of up to 64 HD cameras 24/7. This makes it an ideal choice for NVRs and DVRs in need of reliable and high-capacity storage solutions.
Key Features
- Soft and Smooth Recording: ATA streaming support allows recordings from up to 64 HD cameras without interruptions.
- SkyHawk Health Management: This feature emphasises prevention, intervention, and recovery options, enhancing the protection of video data quality and integrity.
- Efficiency and Reliability: RAID RapidRebuild™ technology offers 3× faster volume rebuilds compared to traditional RAID systems, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Resilience in Multi-Bay Systems: RV sensors provide superior reliability by maintaining performance in multi-bay configurations.
- Energy-Efficient Design: The drive's low power consumption decreases heat emissions, thereby improving reliability and reducing costs.
Ideal Use Cases
This hard drive is perfect for network video recorders and digital video recorders requiring constant monitoring and recording. Its design is tailored for environments demanding robust data protection and high-capacity storage solutions.
Technical Specifications
- Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
- Recording Technology: CMR
- Max Sustained Transfer Rate: 180MB/s
- Cache: 256MB
- Tarnish Resistant: Yes
- Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF): 1 million hours
- Warranty: 3-year limited warranty with Rescue Data Recovery Services
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