SEAGATE ST2000VXZ08 Skyhawk 2TB Surveillance Hard SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5" Internal Drive-Frustration Free Packaging (ST2000VX008),Mechanical Hard Disk

Name: SEAGATE ST2000VXZ08 Skyhawk 2TB Surveillance Hard SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5" Internal Drive-Frustration Free Packaging (ST2000VX008),Mechanical Hard
Brand: Unbranded
SKU: B07H2F3744

Status: SEAGATE ST2000VXZ08 Skyhawk 2TB Surveillance…: Unavailable on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 04:14 UTC. Closest in-stock match (same 2TB): Western Digital 2TB WD Blue PC Internal Hard…, $99.99 on Amazon as of 2026-10-07 02:15 UTC (price may vary). eBay sellers may still list this model new or used.

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Bottom line: The SEAGATE ST2000VXZ08 Skyhawk 2TB Surveillance Hard SATA 6Gb/s 64MB: 180TB/year workload rating, 3x a desktop drive's; main trade-off: 2TB is the entry capacity; SkyHawk scales to 10TB.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ 180TB/year workload rating, 3x a desktop drive's
✓ ImagePerfect firmware cuts dropped frames on 24x7 recording
✓ Supports DVR/NVR builds with up to 64 HD cameras
✓ SkyHawk Health Management reports drive health to your NVR

Cons

✗ 2TB is the entry capacity; SkyHawk scales to 10TB
✗ No rotational vibration sensors at 2TB (4TB+ only)
✗ 64MB cache is small next to 256MB desktop drives
✗ Spinning 3.5" drive, so not silent in a living space

Manufacturer description

The Seagate SkyHawk ST2000VX008 is a 2TB surveillance hard drive built for the one workload desktop drives fail at: continuous video writing. Where a standard 3.5" drive is rated for 55TB/year, this SkyHawk carries a 180TB/year workload rating — 3x higher — because DVR and NVR systems never stop writing. Seagate's ImagePerfect firmware is the reason it matters to your footage: it is tuned to minimize dropped frames across 24x7 recording, and SkyHawk supports setups running up to 64 HD cameras. The 2TB capacity connects over SATA 6Gb/s with 64MB of cache, in the standard 3.5-inch form factor…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many hours of HD video can a 2TB SkyHawk hold?

Seagate rates the SkyHawk line at up to 10,000 hours of HD video at 10TB, so a 2TB drive stores roughly a fifth of that. Actual hours depend on your camera count, resolution, bitrate and motion-only versus continuous recording settings.

Is this drive better than a regular desktop hard drive for a security DVR?

For surveillance, yes. It is rated for 180TB/year of writes versus 3x less on desktop drives, and ImagePerfect firmware is specifically tuned to minimize dropped frames under 24x7 video workloads.

Can I use the SkyHawk ST2000VX008 in a RAID or multi-drive NVR?

It will work, but Seagate only puts rotational vibration sensors in SkyHawk models of 4TB and higher. For multi-drive enclosures where vibration matters, step up to a 4TB or larger SkyHawk.

How many cameras does this SkyHawk support?

SkyHawk surveillance drives support up to 64 HD cameras with enhanced ImagePerfect. Your recorder's channel count and total bitrate are the real limit, so check your DVR or NVR spec sheet.

What warranty and support come with this drive?

Seagate includes SkyHawk Health Management for drive health monitoring, and the drive ships in Frustration Free Packaging. Check the product listing for current warranty terms and any bundled rescue-service coverage.

Key Features

Custom-built for surveillance applications with Image Perfect firmware for crisp, clear, 24×7 video workloads
Maximum 180TB/year workload rating—3× the workload rating of desktop drives—for reliable performance in write-intensive surveillance systems
Rotational vibration (RV) sensors help maintain performance in RAID and multi-drive systems (4TB or higher)
Up to 10TB of capacity to store up to 10,000 hours of HD video
The available storage capacity may vary.

Full Specifications

Brand	Seagate
Color	multi-color
Item Width	10.16 Centimeters
Model Name	SkyHawk
Read Speed	180 Megabytes Per Second
Unit Count	1.0 Count
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Item Length	2.02 Centimeters
Media Speed	22.5 MB/s
Model Number	ST2000VXZ08
Built-In Media	SkyHawk™ 2TB SATA
Item Type Name	SkyHawk 2TB Surveillance Hard Drive - SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5" Internal Drive - Frustration Free Packaging (ST2000VX008)
Hard-Drive Size	2 TB
Mfr Part Number	ST2000VXZ08
Number of Items	1
Special Feature	Portable
Vibration/Rumble	Yes
Hardware Platform	PC
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Compatible Devices	Desktop

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