The ST6000VX008 is a 6TB surveillance-class drive from Seagate’s SkyHawk line, engineered around continuous 24/7 sequential video workloads rather than mixed random I/O. For our B2B customers — security distributors, CCTV system builders, and IT procurement teams — this model is a high-turn volume SKU: it slots into standard SATA 6Gb/s bays across most NVR/DVR appliances and supports up to 64 HD camera streams per system, making it well suited to multi-unit project rollouts where batch consistency and predictable supply matter more than single-unit pricing.
We stock this SKU in depth with ongoing replenishment, and we ship matched model/firmware batches on request so multi-drive installs behave uniformly in the field. All units are sourced through authorized channels, shipped in factory-sealed packaging with serial numbers logged for warranty traceability, and are covered by a standard wholesale warranty with a structured RMA process handled directly through our export desk.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | ST6000VX008 |
| Series | Seagate SkyHawk (surveillance workload class) |
| Capacity | 6 TB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Spindle Speed | 5400 RPM (capacity-optimized for video write workloads) |
| Cache | 256 MB |
| Workload Rating | Up to 180 TB/year (guidance only; actual duty varies by recording profile) |
| MTBF | 1 million hours (statistical reliability metric, not a service-life guarantee) |
| Cameras Supported | Up to 64 HD video streams |
| Power-On Hours | 8760 hours/year (rated for 24/7 operation) |
| Firmware | ImagePerfect™ for reduced frame loss and enhanced video clarity |
Procurement guidance
- Deployment fit: the standard SATA 6Gb/s interface and 3.5-inch form factor allow drop-in integration into most NVR/DVR recorders, enclosures, and servers. Advise end customers to confirm recorder support for 6TB capacities, and verify RAID controller compatibility before specifying larger arrays.
- Product tiering for resellers: within the Seagate portfolio, SkyHawk occupies the surveillance tier — IronWolf serves NAS multi-user environments and Exos targets enterprise data centers. The 5400 RPM, large-cache design here favors sustained sequential video writes; direct customers with transactional workloads to SSD or enterprise alternatives.
- Sizing for projects: when quoting, match total camera count and required retention period against the 180 TB/year workload rating and 6TB capacity. For multi-drive deployments we recommend same-batch sourcing, which we can arrange at order confirmation.
Wholesale & Procurement Notes
- MOQ negotiable depending on destination market and order frequency.
- Tiered volume pricing available — contact us to request a wholesale quote.
- Typical lead time: 3–7 business days for in-stock quantities; larger project orders scheduled on confirmation.
- Packing & shipping: factory-sealed retail or bulk anti-static packing; export cartons, palletized air/sea freight, and consolidated shipments available.
- RMA window: 12-month wholesale warranty with 30-day DOA replacement; RMA claims processed via our export support desk.
Compliance documentation (CE, FCC, RoHS) is available for all export orders, and our team can support tenders, project bids, and recurring supply agreements. For current stock levels, batch matching, or volume pricing on the ST6000VX008, please request a wholesale quote and our sales desk will respond within one business day.
