ST6000VX001 – 6TB 3.5-Inch SATA 6Gb/s SkyHawk Surveillance Hard Drive
SKU: 3643
The Seagate ST6000VX001 is a 6TB SkyHawk Surveillance-class hard drive engineered for continuous 24×7 video recording in NVR and DVR deployments. For B2B buyers, this is a high-turnover stocking item for security distributors, CCTV system integrators, and IT procurement teams building surveillance storage for installations of up to 64 HD camera channels. The 5400 RPM spindle prioritizes sustained sequential write throughput and low power draw over random I/O, which aligns well with video recording workloads. Procurement teams should confirm chassis compatibility with target recorder models before placing volume orders.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | ST6000VX001 |
| Series | SkyHawk Surveillance (Seagate’s surveillance-class line, positioned between NAS-class IronWolf and enterprise-class Exos) |
| Capacity | 6 TB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Spindle Speed | 5400 RPM (optimized for low power and reliability; not a desktop-class 7200 RPM drive) |
| Cache | 256 MB |
| Workload Rate | Up to 180 TB/year (workload-class guidance, not a warranty term) |
| MTBF | 1 million hours |
| Supported Camera Channels | Up to 64 HD cameras |
| Firmware | ImagePerfect™ technology for reduced dropped frames |
| Operation | 24×7 power-on hours (8760 hours/year) |
Good to know
- Positioned for surveillance recorders rather than desktop PCs or NAS arrays. System integrators should verify their NVR/DVR vendor’s approved drive list before batch deployment, as some recorders require firmware-validated drives.
- Within the SkyHawk family, this SKU sits in the standard surveillance tier — SkyHawk AI variants add support for AI/analytics workloads, while this 64-channel rating covers conventional HD video recording. Stock both tiers if your project pipeline includes analytics deployments.
- At 6TB per unit, spec the correct capacity tier against channel count and retention days before committing to a volume order: confirm recording resolution, framerate, and retention requirements fit within the 6TB usable space to avoid mid-project SKU changes.
- Shipped units are batch-consistent, with single-firmware-date allocations available on bulk orders to simplify imaging and deployment across multi-site rollouts.
Wholesale & Procurement Notes
- MOQ negotiable; sample units available for qualified integrators and resellers.
- Tiered volume pricing available — pricing improves at 50/100/500+ unit break points; request a wholesale quote for current stock and rates.
- Typical lead time: 3–7 business days for in-stock volume; 2–3 weeks for large backorders.
- Packing: bulk anti-static trays or retail-boxed; export cartons with reinforced cushioning. CE, FCC, and RoHS compliant for export markets.
- RMA window: 30 days DOA replacement; full manufacturer warranty honored with in-house RMA handling and advance-replacement options for contracted partners.
