Technical Snapshot

The Seagate SkyHawk 6TB SATA is a surveillance-grade 3.5" hard disk drive optimized for continuous video recording in security DVR/NVR systems. Spinning at 5,400 RPM with a 256 MB cache buffer, it delivers sustained transfer rates up to 180 MB/s over a SATA 6Gb/s interface. The drive is rated for 180 TB/year workload with a 1,000,000 hours MTBF, backed by Seagate's storage reliability engineering. With 6TB of raw storage capacity, it supports up to 64 HD camera streams with optimized firmware for sequential write workloads. Part of the Seagate SkyHawk product line.

Use Case: DVR/NVR surveillance recording, security camera storage
Compatibility: Standard 3.5" drive bay, SATA 6Gb/s interface
Category: Surveillance Hard Disk Drive — Seagate SkyHawk

Seagate HDD

Seagate SkyHawk

SkyHawk 6TB SATA

Name: Seagate SkyHawk 6TB SATA
Brand: Seagate
SKU: ST6000VX009

SATA 6Gb/s · 3.5" · 5,400 RPM · 256 MB · 6TB

Capacity 6TB

RPM 5,400

Cache 256 MB

Workload 180 TB/year

MPNST6000VX009

EAN8719706028301

CategoryHard Disk Drives

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Drive Specifications

Form Factor3.5"

InterfaceSATA 6Gb/s

RPM5,400 RPM

Cache256 MB

Sustained Transfer Rate180 MB/s

Workload Rating180 TB/year

MTBF1,000,000 hours

Power (Idle)2.5W

Power (Operating)3.7W

Full Specifications

Data sourced from Seagate product specifications

Drive
Series	SkyHawk
Capacity	6TB
Form Factor	3.5"
Interface	SATA 6Gb/s
RPM	5,400 RPM
Cache	256 MB
Performance
Sustained Transfer Rate	180 MB/s
Workload Rating	180 TB/year
Reliability
MTBF	1,000,000 hours
Power (Idle)	2.5W
Power (Operating)	3.7W
Product
Brand	Seagate
Segment	Surveillance
MPN	ST6000VX009
EAN	8719706028301
Physical
Package Dimensions	15.0 x 27.305 x 21.59 cm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the SkyHawk 6TB SATA compatible with my NAS?

Yes, the Seagate SkyHawk 6TB SATA uses a standard SATA 6Gb/s interface and 3.5" form factor, compatible with any NAS that accepts 3.5" SATA drives. It is widely supported by Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS, and Unraid systems. The 180 TB/year workload rating makes it suitable for always-on NAS environments.

Can I use the SkyHawk 6TB SATA in a RAID array?

The Seagate SkyHawk 6TB SATA is a surveillance drive. While it can physically work in a RAID array, desktop drives lack the error recovery tuning (TLER/ERC) that RAID controllers expect. For RAID deployments, consider enterprise or NAS-rated drives for better reliability.

What does the 180 TB/year workload rating mean?

The workload rating indicates the maximum annual data transfer the drive supports while maintaining stated reliability. 180 TB/year means the drive supports approximately 0.5 TB of data transfer per day, suitable for continuous recording workloads.

How fast is the SkyHawk 6TB SATA?

The Seagate SkyHawk 6TB SATA spins at 5,400 RPM with a 256 MB cache buffer, delivering sustained transfer rates up to 180 MB/s. This supports continuous recording at high camera counts.

How much power does the SkyHawk 6TB SATA consume?

The Seagate SkyHawk 6TB SATA draws 3.7W under operating load and 2.5W at idle.

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