Seagate SkyHawk 10TB Surveillance HDD, 3.5 inch, SATA 6Gb/s, 7200 RPM, 256MB Cache, CMR

With a massive 10TB capacity and tuned for 24/7 surveillance workloads, this Seagate SkyHawk drive stores up to 10,000 hours of HD video from up to 64 cameras. Its 7200 RPM spindle speed and 256MB cache deliver smooth, uninterrupted recording, while the 180 TB/year workload rating and 1 million hour MTBF ensure long-term reliability in DVR and NVR systems.

Overview

The Seagate SkyHawk 10TB is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive built specifically for surveillance. It uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface and conventional magnetic recording (CMR) technology for consistent performance in multi-drive environments. With support for up to 16 drive bays, it scales easily for larger security installations.

What stands out

• ImagePerfect firmware minimizes dropped frames and supports always-on recording.
• Rotational vibration sensors maintain performance in multi-drive enclosures.
• Low power consumption: 6.8W operating, 5.0W idle.
• Wide operating temperature range from 0°C to 70°C.

Technical details

• Capacity: 10 TB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Form factor: 3.5-inch
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Cache: 256 MB
• Workload rate limit: 180 TB/year
• MTBF: 1,000,000 hours
• Supported cameras: up to 64 HD
• Drive bays supported: up to 16
• Operating shock: 70 Gs (2ms)
• Acoustics: 2.8 bels idle, 3.2 bels operating

Our verdict

The Seagate SkyHawk 10TB is a purpose-built surveillance drive that combines high capacity, endurance, and multi-bay optimization. It is a reliable choice for professional security systems that demand continuous operation.