The Seagate SkyHawk ST2000VX017 is a 2TB 3.5-inch SATA III (6Gb/s) hard drive specifically engineered for surveillance applications. Featuring 256MB cache and optimized ImagePerfect™ firmware, it ensures smooth, uninterrupted video recording from up to 64 HD cameras in 24/7 surveillance environments. Built-in SkyHawk Health Management actively monitors drive health with preventive, intervention, and recovery techniques, including RAID RapidRebuild™ that facilitates 3× faster RAID volume rebuilds, significantly reducing downtime.

Designed with Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors and tarnish-resistant components, this drive delivers robust reliability in multi-bay and tough environmental conditions. It offers a high workload rating of 180TB per year and a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 1 million hours, reflecting industry-leading durability. Included is Seagate’s 3-year Rescue Data Recovery Services plan, providing dependable data protection and professional recovery support. Lower power consumption translates into less heat emission, enhancing drive longevity and system stability.

Ideal for DVRs, NVRs, and surveillance storage systems, the SkyHawk 2TB SATA drive stands out as a purpose-built solution for continuous video capture needing high capacity, reliability, and speed.