Seagate SkyHawk ST2000VX017 2TB Surveillance Hard Drive

The Seagate SkyHawk ST2000VX017 is a purpose-built surveillance hard drive engineered for continuous 24x7 operation in DVR and NVR systems. With 2TB storage capacity and 256MB cache, this 3.5-inch SATA III drive delivers reliable performance for security and surveillance applications recording from up to 64 HD cameras.

ImagePerfect Firmware for Surveillance Applications

Built with ImagePerfect firmware, the SkyHawk ensures seamless video footage capture in demanding surveillance workloads. This specialized firmware optimizes the drive for continuous recording environments, preventing dropped frames and maintaining consistent performance across multi-camera systems. The drive supports ATA streaming for smooth, uninterrupted footage from multiple camera feeds simultaneously.

SkyHawk Health Management

SkyHawk Health Management actively protects your surveillance storage through prevention, intervention, and recovery options. The system monitors drive health parameters and provides alerts before potential issues affect your recordings. RAID RapidRebuild technology delivers 3x faster volume rebuilds compared to traditional RAID systems, minimizing downtime during drive recovery operations.

Built for Multi-Bay Systems

Integrated RV sensors compensate for vibration in multi-bay surveillance systems, maintaining consistent performance even when multiple drives operate simultaneously. This allows for flexible system scaling as storage requirements grow. The tarnish-resistant components protect internal drive elements from environmental factors, increasing field reliability in various installation conditions.

Performance and Reliability

The ST2000VX017 features 180 MBps internal data rate and 600 MBps external transfer rate through the SATA 6Gb/s interface. With 1 million hours MTBF and support for 600,000 load/unload cycles, this drive is engineered for long-term continuous operation. The conventional magnetic recording (CMR) technology ensures reliable data storage and retrieval.

Power Efficiency

Operating at just 3.7 watts during active use and 2.5 watts while idle, the SkyHawk reduces heat emissions and improves overall system reliability. Lower power consumption translates to reduced operational costs in multi-drive surveillance installations. The drive operates reliably across temperatures from 0°C to 65°C.

Comprehensive Data Protection

Every SkyHawk drive includes a 3-year limited warranty and 3-year Seagate Rescue Data Recovery Services plan. This provides access to Seagate's in-house data recovery experts if data loss occurs, protecting critical surveillance footage. The improved total cost of ownership through reduced maintenance requirements makes this drive a practical choice for professional security installations.

SkyHawk leverages Seagate's extensive experience in designing drives purpose-built for surveillance applications. ImagePerfect firmware is designed to ensure seamless video footage capture in 24x7 surveillance workloads that record video from 64 HD cameras. SkyHawk Health Management actively helps protect your surveillance storage by focusing on prevention, intervention, and recovery options. Included is RAID RapidRebuild, which provides 3x faster volume rebuilds over traditional RAID rebuilds. Unparalleled data protection with included 3-year Rescue Data Recovery Services plan, helping protect important video data with Seagate's in-house data recovery services. RV sensors built in allow drives to maintain performance in multi-bay systems, giving customers the flexibility to scale their systems when more storage is needed. ATA streaming support enables recordings from up to 64 HD cameras for smooth, uninterrupted footage. 1 M hours MTBF, 3-year limited warranty represents an improved total cost of ownership (TCO) with reduced maintenance costs. Lower power consumption means a reduction in heat emissions, which improves reliability in surveillance solutions. Tarnish-resistant components help protect drive from environmental elements, increasing field reliability

Specifications

General

Device Type
Hard drive internal

Capacity
2 TB

Form Factor
3.5"

Interface
SATA 6Gb/s

Buffer Size
256 MB

Features
RV Sensor, 24x7 continuous operation, Conventional magnetic recording (CMR), tarnish-resistant

Width
101.6 mm

Depth
146.99 mm

Height
20.2 mm

Weight
415 g

Bundled with
3 years Seagate Rescue Data Recovery

Performance

Drive Transfer Rate
600 MBps (external)

Internal Data Rate
180 MBps

Reliability

MTBF
100,000 hours

24x7 Operation
Yes

Non-Recoverable Errors
1 per 10^14

Load / Unload Cycles
600,000

Expansion & Connectivity

Interfaces
1 x SATA 6 Gb/s

Compatible Bay
3.5"

Power

Voltage Required
5 - 12 V

Power Consumption
3.7 Watt (active) 2.5 Watt (idle) 0.25 Watt (sleep) 0.25 Watt (standby)

Software & System Requirements

Software Included
SkyHawk Health Management

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support

Limited warranty
3 years

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature
0 °C

Max Operating Temperature
65 °C

Min Storage Temperature
-40 °C

• Type Of Drive: HDD
• Physical Drive Size: 3.5
• Connection: SATA III
• Capacity: 2TB
• Drive Classification: Surveillance
• Packaging: OEM