Seagate Skyhawk 4TB Video Internal Hard Drive HDD
- 4 TB capacity, mechanical hard disk
- 7200 rpm, cache listed as 64MB and as 256
- SATA 6Gb/s, 3.5 inch form factor
- Up to 64 HD cameras, 24x7 workloads
- 210 MB/s read speed
- ImagePerfect to minimize dropped frames
- SkyHawk Health Management and three-year Rescue Data Recovery
- 1.1 pounds
Last refreshed Oct 2, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A purpose-built surveillance drive for DVR and NVR systems, with frame-loss protection and health management. Cache size and transfer fields conflict, so rely on the title and the maker's sheet.
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ASIN: B0B1JPYH2ZModel: ST4000VXZ16Category: Internal Hard Drives
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Overview
Seagate positions the SkyHawk as a video drive for camera recording systems that run all day, with enhanced ImagePerfect to reduce dropped frames and SkyHawk Health Management to watch drive condition. Rescue Data Recovery Services come with it.
Choose it for a DVR or NVR with many cameras recording continuously, where dropped frames and recovery support matter. The limit is a messy spec block: the cache appears as two sizes, a transfer rate is wrong, and the portable and color fields are errors.
Who it's for
A security installer or homeowner with a multi-camera recorder will use the surveillance design, the health monitoring and the recovery service. Buyers who want fast random access for everyday computing should look elsewhere.
Pros and cons
- Built for camera recording
- Drive health management
- Data recovery service included
- Fast spindle speed
- Cache size listed two ways
- Transfer rate field is wrong
- Portable and color fields wrong
- Mechanical disk, not flash
Performance notes
Recording many camera streams means constant writes, so frame-loss protection and a steady write path matter more than peak read speed. A fast spindle helps the heads reach data quickly, but it adds heat and noise in a closed recorder. Health management reports drive condition so problems can be spotted.
Specifications
| Model | ST4000VXZ16 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Cache | 64MB |
| Weight | 1.1 pounds |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 4 TB |
| Rotational speed | 7200 rpm |
| Read speed | 210 megabytes per second |
| Construction & materials | |
| Enclosure material | Aluminum |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Connection | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Installation | Internal Hard Drive |
| Warranty & support | |
| Camera support | Up to 64 HD cameras, 24x7 workloads |
| Warranty | 3 year manufacturer |
| Other details | |
| Form factor | 3.5 inches |
| Cache field (spec) | 256 |
| Drive type | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Data recovery | Three-year in-house Rescue Data Recovery Services |
Frequently asked questions
How do I monitor the health of the Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VXZ16?
It includes SkyHawk Health Management, described as a way to track drive condition.
What if the Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VXZ16 fails?
A three-year in-house Rescue Data Recovery Service is included, per the description, along with the three year manufacturer warranty.
How much cache does the ST4000VXZ16 have?
The title says 64MB, while the cache field shows 256. Confirm with Seagate.