Up to 64 cameras
The structured specification lists support for up to 64 cameras.
An 8TB SkyHawk surveillance hard drive with SATA 6Gb/s, CMR, 256MB cache, 180MB/s sustained transfer, rotational-vibration sensors and a 3-year limited warranty.

The supplied name calls ST8000VX010 a SkyHawk AI model, while the description and structured specification identify SkyHawk features without an AI-stream specification. The customer-facing heading therefore uses the neutral SkyHawk family name.
The supplied description lists 5,400 RPM, 256MB cache, a maximum transfer rate of 180MB/s, CMR recording, ATA streaming support and ImagePerfect firmware for surveillance workloads.
The structured source lists support for up to 64 cameras and up to 16 drive bays, together with rotational-vibration sensors, SkyHawk Health Management, an air drive design and tarnish-resistant components.
Reliability and workload information includes a 1-million-hour MTBF, 8,760 power-on hours per year, a 180TB/year workload statement in the description and a 3-year limited warranty.
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The supplied source lists a 3-year limited Seagate manufacturer warranty for ST8000VX010.
The description also states that a Rescue Data Recovery Services plan is included, but it does not state the service duration.
DeviceDeal is an authorised reseller of Seagate products.
It is an 8TB Seagate SkyHawk 3.5-inch SATA surveillance hard drive.
No AI-stream count is supplied. The product name includes AI, while the technical content lists standard SkyHawk surveillance features.
The structured specification lists up to 64 cameras and up to 16 drive bays.
The source lists 5,400 RPM in the description, 256MB cache and a maximum sustained transfer rate of 180MB/s.
The supplied description lists 180TB/year and the structured source lists a 1-million-hour MTBF.
The supplied source lists a 3-year limited Seagate manufacturer warranty.
(ST8000VX010)
An 8TB SkyHawk surveillance drive with supplied camera, transfer, workload, reliability and warranty specifications.
The structured specification lists support for up to 64 cameras.
The supplied source lists a maximum sustained transfer rate of 180MB/s.
The structured specification lists CMR recording technology.
RV sensors are supplied for maintaining performance in multi-bay systems.
The structured source lists a 1,000,000-hour MTBF.
The supplied specification lists a 3-year limited manufacturer warranty.
Seagate SkyHawk 8TB SATA Surveillance Hard Drive ST8000VX010
| Brand | Seagate |
|---|---|
| SKU | ST8000VX010 |
| Product family in technical content | SkyHawk |
| Drive type | Surveillance hard drive |
| Capacity | 8TB |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Recording technology | CMR |
| Drive design | Air |
| Rotational speed in supplied description | 5,400 RPM |
|---|---|
| Maximum sustained transfer rate OD | 180MB/s |
| Cache | 256MB |
| Cameras supported | Up to 64 |
| Drive bays supported | Up to 16 |
| Rotational-vibration sensors | Yes |
| ATA streaming support | Included in supplied description |
| SkyHawk Health Management | Yes |
| Tarnish resistant | Yes |
| Load/unload cycles | 600,000 |
|---|---|
| Non-recoverable read errors rate, max | 1 per 10E14 |
| Power-on hours per year | 8,760 |
| Workload rate limit in structured source | 180 (unit not supplied) |
| Workload statement in description | 180TB/year |
| MTBF | 1,000,000 hours |
| Startup current, typical (12V) | 1.8A |
|---|---|
| Average operating power | 5.3W |
| Idling average | 3.4W |
| Standby / sleep, typical | 0.25W |
| Operating ambient minimum | 0°C |
|---|---|
| Operating drive-reported maximum | 65°C |
| Non-operating ambient minimum | -40°C |
| Height | 26.1mm / 1.028in |
|---|---|
| Width | 101.6mm / 4.00in |
| Depth | 146.99mm / 5.787in |
| Weight | 630g / 1.389lb |
| Carton unit quantity | 20 |
|---|---|
| Cartons per pallet / layer | 40 / 8 |
| Manufacturer warranty | 3-year limited warranty |
|---|---|
| Rescue Data Recovery Services | Included; duration not supplied |
| SKU | ST8000VX010 |
| Barcode # | 763649178072 |
| Brand | Seagate |
| Shipping Weight | 0.5800kg |
| Shipping Width | 0.022m |
| Shipping Height | 0.146m |
| Shipping Length | 0.106m |
The supplied specifications list a 3-year limited Seagate manufacturer warranty for ST8000VX010.
The supplied description also states that a Rescue Data Recovery Services plan is included, but no service duration is provided.
Warranty coverage and claims are subject to Seagate's applicable manufacturer warranty terms, eligibility requirements and product assessment. Please retain your DeviceDeal tax invoice as proof of purchase.
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