Seagate Skyhawk 5400 2TB 3.5" SATA 6Gb/s HDD

The Seagate ST2000VX017 is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for video surveillance systems that never sleep. It provides 2 TB of storage, plenty of room for multi-camera footage, archived clips, or long-term data retention on a DVR or NVR. A SATA 6 Gb/s interface keeps transfers smooth, while an internal data rate of up to 180 MB/s helps each camera stream write reliably to the disk without dropped frames.

To maintain consistent performance in multi-drive chassis, the drive includes a rotational-vibration sensor that monitors and compensates for vibration from neighboring drives. A 256 MB buffer absorbs bursts of incoming data, a feature that is especially useful when several high-resolution cameras record at once.

SkyHawk Health Management software runs in the background to track drive conditions and recommend preventive action before problems arise. If anything ever does go wrong, Seagate bundles a three-year Rescue Data Recovery plan, giving owners added peace of mind.

Power draw stays modest at about 3.7 W when the drive is active and just 0.25 W in standby, an advantage for always-on installations that need to control heat and energy costs. Rated for up to 600,000 load and unload cycles and for operation in temperatures from 0 °C to 65 °C, this model can handle tight equipment rooms, retail stores, or a home security rack that runs around the clock.

Whether you manage a small business looking to archive daily footage or a homeowner setting up a multi-camera system, the Seagate ST2000VX017 offers a balanced mix of capacity, durability, and smart health monitoring that keeps surveillance data safe and accessible.

• 2 TB storage capacity for continuous video recording
• 256 MB buffer helps smooth multi-camera writes
• Internal data rate up to 180 MB/s
• SATA 6 Gb/s interface for easy integration with DVR and NVR systems
• Built for 24 × 7 operation in always-on environments
• Integrated SkyHawk Health Management for proactive monitoring
• Rotational-vibration sensor supports multi-drive enclosures
• Power usage of 3.7 W active and 0.25 W standby
• Three-year Seagate Rescue Data Recovery plan included