The Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 4TB Surveillance Hard Drive is a purpose-built 3.5-inch SATA surveillance HDD for NVR and DVR security systems, engineered for continuous 24/7 video recording workloads. Featuring CMR recording technology, 256MB cache, SATA 6Gb/s connectivity, up to 180MB/s sustained transfer performance, support for up to 64 HD cameras and up to 16 drive bays, the ST4000VX016 is designed for reliable multi-camera CCTV and video surveillance storage.
Seagate equips the ST4000VX016 with ImagePerfect™ firmware to support smooth video capture in always-on surveillance environments. It also includes SkyHawk Health Management, helping compatible surveillance systems monitor drive health and support prevention, intervention and recovery workflows.
The ST4000VX016 uses CMR technology and incorporates rotational vibration (RV) sensors. These sensors help the drive maintain performance in multi-bay NVR installations where vibration from multiple operating hard drives can become a factor.
The ST4000VX016 is rated for an annual workload of up to 180TB, 8,760 power-on hours per year, and 1 million hours MTBF, making it suitable for continuous surveillance recording rather than standard desktop storage workloads.
Main Features
- 4TB surveillance storage capacity
- Designed for CCTV, NVR and DVR systems
- CMR recording technology
- SATA 6Gb/s interface
- 256MB cache
- Up to 180MB/s maximum sustained transfer rate
- Supports up to 64 HD cameras
- Supports systems with up to 16 drive bays
- Rotational Vibration (RV) sensors
- SkyHawk Health Management
- ImagePerfect™ surveillance firmware
- Designed for continuous 24/7 operation
- 180TB/year workload rate limit
- 1,000,000-hour MTBF
- Tarnish-resistant components
- 600,000 load/unload cycles
- Typical operating power of 3.7W
- 3-year limited warranty
Detailed Specifications
| Specification |
Details |
| Brand |
Seagate |
| Product Family |
SkyHawk |
| Model / Product Code |
ST4000VX016 |
| Capacity |
4TB |
| Form Factor |
3.5-inch |
| Application |
Surveillance NVR / DVR |
| Interface |
SATA 6Gb/s |
| Recording Technology |
CMR |
| Drive Design |
Air |
| Cache |
256MB |
| Max Sustained Transfer Rate |
180MB/s |
| Supported Cameras |
Up to 64 HD cameras |
| Supported Drive Bays |
Up to 16 |
| RV Sensors |
Yes |
| SkyHawk Health Management |
Yes |
| Workload Rate Limit |
180TB/year |
| Power-On Hours |
8,760 hours/year |
| MTBF |
1,000,000 hours |
| Load/Unload Cycles |
600,000 |
| Non-Recoverable Read Error Rate |
Max. 1 per 10¹⁴ bits read |
| Tarnish Resistant |
Yes |
| Startup Current |
1.8A typical at 12V |
| Average Operating Power |
3.7W |
| Average Idle Power |
2.5W |
| Standby / Sleep |
0.25W / 0.25W typical |
| 5V Voltage Tolerance |
±5% |
| 12V Voltage Tolerance |
±10% |
| Minimum Operating Ambient Temperature |
0°C |
| Maximum Drive-Reported Operating Temperature |
65°C |
| Non-Operating Minimum Temperature |
-40°C |
| Height |
20.20mm max |
| Width |
101.6mm max |
| Depth |
146.99mm max |
| Weight |
Approx. 630g |
| Limited Warranty |
3 years |
| Rescue Data Recovery Services |
Listed as 3 years, subject to regional eligibility |
What's Included in the Box
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1 × Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 4TB 3.5-inch Surveillance Hard Drive
SATA cables, mounting screws and other accessories are not included and should not be assumed to be supplied.
Warranty Information
The Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 carries a 3-year limited warranty.
The Seagate SkyHawk datasheet also lists 3 years of Rescue Data Recovery Services for this model, subject to regional and reseller availability.
Practical Use Scenarios
The ST4000VX016 is suitable for:
- Residential CCTV surveillance systems
- Commercial security installations
- Retail store camera systems
- Office surveillance
- Warehouse CCTV systems
- Schools and educational facilities
- Workshops and industrial premises
- Multi-camera NVR installations
- DVR-based surveillance systems
- Multi-bay surveillance storage deployments
Its support for up to 64 HD cameras, RV sensors and up to 16 drive bays makes it suitable for scalable surveillance systems requiring continuous recording.
Brand Description
Seagate Technology is a global data-storage manufacturer producing hard disk drives and storage solutions for consumer, business, NAS, enterprise and surveillance applications. The SkyHawk range is purpose-built for video surveillance environments, incorporating surveillance-focused firmware and reliability features.
SKU
SKU / Manufacturer Part Number: ST4000VX016
Datasheets & Downloadable Resources
Seagate SkyHawk 3.5-inch HDD Datasheet
Excellence for the Australian and New Zealand Market
The Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 is designed for professional surveillance environments requiring dependable, continuous video storage. Its 24/7 workload design, low operating power, support for up to 64 HD cameras and compatibility with multi-bay NVR and DVR systems make it suitable for residential and commercial security installations across Australia and New Zealand.
The manufacturer specifies a 3-year limited warranty, with warranty eligibility dependent on the individual product, serial number and country of purchase.
No NDSS approval or Australia-specific certification is stated in the supplied manufacturer datasheet and therefore should not be claimed for this product.
FAQs
Is the Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 designed for 24/7 CCTV and surveillance recording?
Yes. The Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 is purpose-built for always-on surveillance workloads and is rated for 8,760 power-on hours per year with an annual workload limit of 180TB.
What capacity is the Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016?
The Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 provides 4TB of storage capacity.
Does the Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 use CMR or SMR recording?
The Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 uses CMR technology.
How many cameras can the Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 support?
The Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 supports surveillance recording from up to 64 HD cameras.
How many drive bays can the Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 support?
The Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 is specified for surveillance systems containing up to 16 drive bays.
Does the Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 have rotational vibration sensors?
Yes. The Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 includes RV sensors to help maintain performance in multi-drive surveillance systems.
What interface does the Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 use?
The Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface.
How much cache does the Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 have?
The Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 has 256MB of cache.
What is the maximum sustained transfer rate of the Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016?
The Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 provides a maximum sustained transfer rate of up to 180MB/s.
What is the workload rating of the Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016?
The Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 is rated for surveillance workloads of up to 180TB per year.
Does the Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 support SkyHawk Health Management?
Yes. SkyHawk Health Management is included with the Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016.
What warranty does the Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 include?
The Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 carries a 3-year limited warranty.
Does the Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 include Rescue Data Recovery Services?
The manufacturer datasheet lists 3 years of Rescue Data Recovery Services for the ST4000VX016, subject to regional availability and eligibility.
Is the Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 suitable for an NVR or DVR?
Yes. The Seagate SkyHawk ST4000VX016 is purpose-built for network video recorders, DVRs and continuous CCTV surveillance storage.
