Seagate Skyhawk 8TB Video Internal Hard Drive HDD
- 8 TB capacity in a 3.5 inch internal drive
- Up to 64 HD cameras supported on DVR and NVR systems
- 180 MB/s data transfer rate, 90 MB/s media speed
- 5400 rpm mechanical hard disk
- SATA 6Gb/s interface
- 3 year warranty, with data rescue recovery included
Last refreshed Oct 2, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A purpose-built video drive for a DVR or NVR that records around the clock. It is a spinning disk for recorders, so do not choose it for a gaming PC or a boot drive.
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ASIN: B0BLT41GSMModel: ST8000VX010Category: Internal Hard Drives
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Overview
Recording around the clock is the job this drive was designed for. It is a mechanical desktop-size disk that connects over SATA inside a DVR or NVR, with firmware tuned to cut dropped frames on camera streams.
The reason to buy is a drive made for constant write workloads, with health reporting and a recovery service bundled in. The limit is that the listing gives no noise, power draw or cache figures that agree with each other, so check the recorder maker's drive list.
Who it's for
A camera system with a DVR or NVR bay and many HD feeds is the situation here. Skip it for a laptop, a console or any build that wants a flash-based SSD.
Pros and cons
- Built for constant video recording
- Supports many HD cameras
- Health management software included
- Data recovery service included
- Mechanical disk, not for PC boot
- Cache size listed inconsistently
- Spin speed is modest
- Needs a SATA bay
Performance notes
A video drive writes streams continuously, so the firmware favors steady throughput over random access speed. The frame protection feature is meant to reduce dropped frames when many cameras write at once. Real recording quality still depends on the recorder, camera bitrate and how many feeds share the disk.
Where it stands among internal hard drives
- #4 most-searched brand and model of the 18 internal hard drives lines we track (by search demand, not sales).
From the specs of the 15 internal hard drives we list; not a test result.
Specifications
| Model | ST8000VX010 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Weight | 630 g |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 8 TB |
| Rotational speed | 5400 rpm |
| Media speed | 90 MB/s |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Interface | Serial ATA |
| Connectivity technology | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Compatible devices | Camera |
| Installation | Internal hard drive |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty | 3 year manufacturer |
| Other details | |
| Form factor | 3.5 inches |
| Data transfer rate | 180 MB/s |
| Specific uses | Video surveillance, security monitoring |
| Drive type | Mechanical hard disk |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Seagate SkyHawk ST8000VX010 work in any DVR or NVR?
The listing says it is designed for DVR and NVR systems and up to 64 HD cameras. It does not give a list of compatible recorder brands, so check your recorder's supported drive list.
Can I use this SkyHawk drive as a normal PC hard drive?
It is an internal 3.5 inch SATA drive, so a desktop with a free bay can physically take it. It is tuned for video recording, though, not for general PC use.
What does the data rescue service cover?
The description mentions an included three-year in-house Rescue Data Recovery Service and a limited warranty. Terms are not spelled out in the listing.
How much cache does the ST8000VX010 have?
The title says 256MB while the cache field shows only the number 8 with no unit. Treat the cache size as unconfirmed.