- ImagePerfect firmware supports 24x7 surveillance-optimized workloads tuned to record ~90% of the time and play back video footage the remaining 10%, supports more cameras recording at higher resolutions.
- Up to 10TB or over 2000 hours of HD video storage.
- ATA streaming support sustains recordings from up to 64 HD cameras for smooth, uninterrupted footage.
- 1M hours MTBF, 3-year limited warranty, improved total cost of ownership, reduces maintenance costs.
- Workload rating of 180TB/year, perform reliably in write-intensive surveillance systems.
- NVR-ready design allows drives to maintain performance in RAID and multi-drive systems.
- Lower power consumption reduces heat emissions, improves reliability in surveillance solutions.
Heavy Duty DVR/NVR Drive!
12/12/2016
This review is from: Seagate SkyHawk 10TB Surveillance Hard Drive 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive ST10000VX0004
Pros:
Standard 3.5" Internal hard drive spins at 7200 RPM with a generous 256MB cache. This drive will fit in many Surveillance DVR/NVR recording units with no issues. Heavy duty construction ensures excellent heat dissipation and lower power consumption also helps reduce heat emissions.
I tested this drive on an 18 cam setup with HD IP cams all recording simultaneously to my NVR. The drive ran cool and quiet while recording from the cameras and playing back archived recordings at the same time. No stuttering issues when cameras were viewed in real-time on a remote machine within my local network.
Comes in a variety of different sizes, which means everyone should be able to find a size that works with their particular DVR/NVR system.
ALWAYS research the maximum size your DVR/NVR system supports when purchasing one of these specialized drives to ensure your system will be able to utilize the entire drive.
For those that have a Seagate NAS that are utilizing the Seagate Surveillance Manager software these would also be an excellent choice for 24/7 recording or archiving!
The Seagate Enterprise Capacity drives are the next step up from these for those that have an extensive surveillance network or 100+ cameras, and the need for long term video retention. The Enterprise models also have a longer warranty at 5 years.
Cons:
None!
Overall Review:
Seagate has stepped up their game in recent years focusing more on specialized drives for specific needs across all types of platforms. The wide variety of drives they have to select from allows everyone to find a drive for their specific needs and budgets!
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