The Seagate 4TB 3.5″ SkyHawk Surveillance Hard Drive is a smart and secure storage solution tailored for network video recorders (NVRs), embedded surveillance DVRs (SDVRs), hybrid surveillance DVRs, and surveillance DVRs. Featuring ImagePerfect firmware, this hard drive is optimized for 24×7 surveillance workloads, recording up to 90% of the time and supporting more cameras recording at higher resolutions than traditional drives. With a workload rating of 180TB/year, SkyHawk is engineered to reliably perform in write-intensive surveillance systems, offering 3x the workload rating of a desktop-class drive. Its NVR-ready design ensures consistent performance in RAID and multi-drive systems, accommodating the scalability requirements of the growing NVR market. The drive’s ATA streaming support sustains recordings from up to 64 HD cameras for seamless, uninterrupted footage. Additionally, its lower power consumption reduces heat emissions, contributing to improved reliability and reduced maintenance costs. The 3-year limited warranty further enhances the total cost of ownership (TCO) for users.
Specifications and Features:
- Optimized for 24×7 workloads, ensuring consistent performance
- Enhanced ImagePerfect firmware minimizes dropped frames and downtime
- Workload rating of 180TB/year for reliable performance in write-intensive surveillance systems
- NVR-ready design for consistent performance in RAID and multi-drive systems
- ATA streaming support for sustained recordings from up to 64 HD cameras
- Lower power consumption leading to reduced heat emissions and improved reliability