The Seagate SkyHawk ST8000VX009 is an 8TB 3.5-inch surveillance-class hard drive engineered for continuous 24/7 video recording. Positioned between consumer desktop drives and the enterprise Exos line, it is a mainstay SKU for CCTV distributors, security system integrators, and IT procurement teams specifying NVR/DVR storage for multi-camera installations. Throughput and frame integrity in the field will depend on the recorder platform and total camera count deployed.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | ST8000VX009 |
| Capacity | 8 TB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 RPM (rotational positioning vs SSDs; typical for surveillance workloads) |
| Cache | 256 MB |
| Drive Bays Supported | Up to 64 HD cameras |
| Workload Rating | 180 TB/year |
| MTBF | 1 million hours |
| Power-On Hours per Year | 8760 (24/7 operation) |
| Series | Seagate SkyHawk (surveillance-class, alongside IronWolf for NAS and Exos for enterprise) |
| Firmware | Advanced ImagePerfect™ — reduces dropped frames and improves video integrity |
Sourcing & Deployment Guidance
Stock is supplied in consistent single-firmware-revision batches wherever possible, an important consideration for resellers and integrators rolling out multi-bay NVR builds that require uniform drive behavior across a project. Units ship in original sealed Seagate packaging with full manufacturer warranty support; our RMA desk handles warranty claims centrally so resellers can process customer returns without dealing directly with the manufacturer.
Products carry CE, FCC, and RoHS certifications and are export-compliant for shipment to most overseas markets. Before finalizing an order, please confirm your destination country’s import requirements for storage media; our sales team can provide documentation packages for customs clearance on request.
- Requires a standard SATA 6Gb/s port; verify NVR/DVR chassis clearance and power provisioning for 3.5-inch drives in large multi-bay installations.
- Within Seagate’s portfolio, SkyHawk is tuned for sustained sequential video writes under 24/7 duty, while IronWolf addresses NAS multi-user access and Exos serves data-center workloads — select the line that matches your end-customer application.
- When sizing projects, validate the 180 TB/year workload rating against camera count, bitrate, and retention period to confirm the 8TB capacity and duty cycle suit the deployment profile.
Volume buyers can hold buffer stock for repeat project orders; bulk quantities are typically available from regional warehouses with predictable replenishment lead times. For current stock levels, batch dates, and pricing, request a wholesale quote.
Wholesale & Procurement Notes
- MOQ negotiable — trial orders accepted for qualified resellers and integrators.
- Tiered volume pricing available; contact sales to request a quote based on projected annual volumes.
- Typical lead time: 3–7 business days for in-stock items; larger consolidations quoted individually.
- Packing: original retail boxes, carton-packed in lots of 20; pallet and consolidation shipping (air/express/sea) available.
- RMA window: DOA claims within 30 days of receipt; manufacturer warranty handled via our central RMA process.
