The Seagate SkyHawk ST6000VX009 is a 6TB surveillance hard drive designed for reliable 24/7 recording in CCTV, DVR and NVR systems. Built with CMR recording technology, a 3.5-inch form factor and SATA 6Gb/s interface, it delivers a sustained transfer rate of up to 180MB/s and includes 256MB cache.
Designed specifically for surveillance workloads, the ST6000VX009 supports up to 64 cameras and systems with up to 16 drive bays. Its rotational vibration (RV) sensors help maintain consistent performance in multi-drive surveillance environments, while SkyHawk Health Management provides drive monitoring capabilities.
With a workload rate limit of 180TB per year, 600,000 load/unload cycles and an MTBF of 1,000,000 hours, the Seagate ST6000VX009 is an ideal storage solution for professional CCTV recording, security monitoring and continuous video surveillance applications.
Key advantages include 6TB storage capacity, CMR technology, 24/7 operation, 256MB cache, SATA 6Gb/s connectivity and surveillance-optimized reliability.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Seagate |
| Series | SkyHawk |
| Model | ST6000VX009 |
| Product Type | Surveillance Internal HDD |
| Capacity | 6TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Recording Technology | CMR |
| Cache | 256MB |
| Sustained Transfer Rate | Up to 180MB/s |
| Cameras Supported | Up to 64 |
| Drive Bays Supported | Up to 16 |
| Operation | 24/7 |
| RV Sensors | Yes |
| Workload Rate Limit | 180TB/year |
| MTBF | 1,000,000 hours |
| Load/Unload Cycles | 600,000 |
| Non-Recoverable Read Errors | 1 per 10¹⁴ bits read |
| Average Operating Power | 5.3W |
| Idle Power | 3.4W |
| Sleep/Standby Power | 0.25W |
| Startup Current | 1.8A @ 12V |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 65°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| Dimensions | 146.99 × 101.6 × 26.1mm |
| Net Weight | 630g |
| Warranty | 3 years |



