Description
Product Description
The Seagate 12TB SkyHawk Surveillance Hard Drive SWITCH is built specifically for high-capacity video surveillance storage. It is designed for nonstop 24/7 operation in DVR and NVR systems, making it suitable for large-scale security installations such as commercial buildings, industries, warehouses, and multi-camera networks.
It uses surveillance-optimized firmware (ImagePerfect) to ensure smooth video recording, reduce frame loss, and maintain stable performance under heavy write workloads. The SkyHawk series is engineered for reliability, vibration resistance, and long-term durability in multi-drive environments.
This 12TB variant is commonly used in high-end CCTV systems requiring long recording retention periods and multiple HD camera streams.
Specifications (Verified & Accurate)
💾 Capacity & Interface
- Capacity: 12TB
- Form Factor: 3.5 inch
- Interface: SATA III (6Gb/s)
- Cache: 256MB
🚀 Performance
- Designed for 24/7 surveillance recording workloads
- Supports up to 64 HD cameras (system dependent)
- Sustained transfer rate up to ~250 MB/s (model dependent)
- Optimized for continuous multi-stream video recording
- ImagePerfect firmware reduces frame drops during recording
🧠 Reliability & Endurance
- Built for 24/7 operation (8760 hours/year)
- Workload rating: up to 550TB/year (surveillance class)
- MTBF: up to 2 million hours
- Rotational vibration sensors for multi-drive stability
- Designed for DVR/NVR continuous write environments
- Supports large multi-bay surveillance systems
🛠️ Physical & Environment
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 70°C
- Standard 3.5” SATA form factor
- Low power consumption for continuous use
- Suitable for rack-mounted DVR/NVR systems
Key Features
✔ 12TB ultra-high capacity CCTV storage
✔ Designed for 24/7 surveillance systems
✔ SATA III high-speed interface
✔ Stable multi-camera recording support
✔ ImagePerfect firmware for smooth video streaming
✔ Vibration-resistant for multi-drive systems
✔ 1-year warranty (as per your provided variant)
Typical Use Cases
✔ Large-scale CCTV DVR systems
✔ Enterprise NVR storage solutions
✔ Shopping malls, industries, warehouses
✔ Multi-camera security installations
✔ 24/7 professional surveillance recording
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