Seagate Skyhawk 4TB
Seagate SkyHawk 4TB (ST4000VX007) surveillance HDD: 2016 launch, SATA 3.5-inch, 64MB cache, 190MB/s OD read, 180TB/yr—good for mass storage and cold game libraries.
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Product overview
Introduced in 2016 as part of Seagate’s first‑generation SkyHawk (Guardian Series) surveillance HDD line, the 4TB ST4000VX007 targets 24×7 video capture. The family was announced on July 19, 2016; the 4TB model’s specs include a SATA 6 Gb/s interface, 3.5‑inch form factor, 64MB cache, and up to 190 MB/s sustained OD read. ([investors.seagate.com](https://investors.seagate.com/news/news-details/2016/Seagate-Unveils-The-Industrys-Broadest-10TB-Portfolio/default.aspx?utm_source=openai))
Positioned as an entry‑tier mass‑storage drive, it exists to provide reliable, write‑heavy recording for NVR/DVR systems with an annualized workload rating of 180 TB/year and firmware tuned for continuous streams. It’s a solid pick for bulk PC storage or a cold game library, and for dedicated surveillance recorders where capacity and low cost per TB matter more than speed. 4TB‑and‑up SkyHawk models add rotational‑vibration sensors for multi‑bay stability. ([seagate.com](https://www.seagate.com/content/dam/seagate/migrated-assets/www-content/datasheets/pdfs/skyhawk-3-5-hdd-DS2118-1-2208-AMER-en_US.pdf?utm_source=openai))
- mass storage
- game library
Product highlights
- 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
Specifications
- Capacity
- 4 TB
- Type
- HDD
- Form factor
- 3.5
- Hardware Interface
- SATA
- Data Transfer Rate
- 600 MB
- Read speed
- 190 MB/s
- Tdp
- 5 W
