Seagate SkyHawk 2TB Surveillance Hard Drive 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s 256MB – ST2000VX017

The Seagate SkyHawk 2TB Surveillance Hard Drive is a purpose-built internal HDD for network video recorders, digital video recorders and other always-on surveillance storage systems. Manufacturer part number ST2000VX017 provides 2TB of nominal capacity, a SATA 6Gb/s interface, 256MB cache and conventional magnetic recording (CMR). Seagate specifies a maximum sustained transfer rate of 180MB/s for this model family.

HCOM Group supplies the Seagate SkyHawk 2TB Surveillance Hard Drive for surveillance projects, security integrators, business procurement, system builders, resellers and commercial storage requirements in the UAE. This drive is designed for 24×7 video workloads and supports recording from up to 64 HD cameras. Buyers should match capacity, recorder compatibility, drive-bay requirements and retention targets before deployment.

Seagate SkyHawk 2TB Surveillance Hard Drive

The Seagate SkyHawk 2TB Surveillance Hard Drive uses Seagate ImagePerfect firmware to support continuous surveillance recording and help maintain smooth video capture in demanding NVR and DVR environments. Its workload rating is 180TB/year, with 8,760 power-on hours per year and an MTBF specification of 1,000,000 hours. The drive uses a standard 3.5-inch form factor, making it suitable for compatible surveillance recorders and storage chassis that accept SATA hard drives.

Key Features

• 2TB nominal storage capacity
• 3.5-inch internal surveillance hard drive
• SATA 6Gb/s interface
• CMR recording technology
• 256MB cache
• Up to 180MB/s maximum sustained transfer rate
• Designed for 24×7 surveillance workloads
• Supports up to 64 HD cameras
• Drive-bay support: Up to 8
• SkyHawk Health Management support
• This capacity is specified without a rotational vibration sensor in Seagate’s published data sheet.
• Manufacturer part number: ST2000VX017

Technical Specifications

Purpose-Built Surveillance Storage

The Seagate SkyHawk 2TB Surveillance Hard Drive is engineered for surveillance environments rather than ordinary desktop file storage. ImagePerfect firmware is designed around continuous video workloads, helping systems capture and retain footage from multiple cameras. For integrators, this distinction is important because surveillance systems write data continuously and may operate throughout the year. The published 180TB/year workload limit should be considered alongside camera count, retention period, resolution, frame rate and compression settings.

NVR and DVR Compatibility Planning

Before ordering the Seagate SkyHawk 2TB Surveillance Hard Drive, confirm that the NVR, DVR or storage chassis accepts 3.5-inch SATA hard drives and supports the required capacity. Seagate specifies this model for up to 8 drive bays. Recorder firmware, maximum supported drive size and RAID configuration can affect compatibility. Where a recorder vendor publishes a qualified-drive list, matching the exact model is recommended for project deployment.

Reliability for 24×7 Recording

The Seagate SkyHawk 2TB Surveillance Hard Drive is rated for 8,760 power-on hours per year and an MTBF of 1,000,000 hours. Tarnish-resistant components and the SkyHawk platform are intended for continuous surveillance use. This capacity is specified without a rotational vibration sensor in Seagate’s published data sheet. These characteristics make the drive suitable for professional security recording where predictable operation and long recording windows are more important than general desktop burst performance.

What Is ST2000VX017?

ST2000VX017 is Seagate’s exact manufacturer part number for this 2TB SkyHawk surveillance hard drive. The part number identifies the precise capacity and product revision for procurement, quotations and compatibility checks. The HCOM product title includes ST2000VX017 for accurate model matching, while the product URL remains concise and descriptive without adding the manufacturer part number.

Surveillance Capacity and Retention

The Seagate SkyHawk 2TB Surveillance Hard Drive provides 2TB of nominal storage for recorded video. Actual retention time depends on the number of cameras, video resolution, codec, frame rate, motion settings and recorder configuration. For multi-camera projects, capacity planning should be based on the recorder’s expected daily recording volume rather than capacity alone. HCOM can supply multiple matching drives where an NVR or storage array requires consistent models across bays.

Procurement Through HCOM Group

HCOM Group supplies the Seagate SkyHawk 2TB Surveillance Hard Drive for B2B purchasing, security projects, reseller orders and commercial technology sourcing. Customers can provide the required quantity, recorder model and part number ST2000VX017 when requesting a quotation. Availability is confirmed by the sales team so the quotation is aligned to the exact Seagate model rather than a similar-capacity desktop hard drive.