Seagate ST8000VEZ01 SkyHawk Video Hard Drive, 3.5" Internal, 256MB Cache, 8TB

Designed for round-the-clock security and monitoring, the Seagate SkyHawk ST8000VEZ01 video hard drive delivers dependable, video-optimized storage for professional DVR and NVR systems. This 3.5" internal drive provides 8TB of capacity and a large 256MB cache to store extended surveillance footage and support smooth streaming from dozens of cameras. Engineered for intensive workloads—up to 180TB/year—and equipped with built-in rotational vibration (RV) sensors, the SkyHawk maintains consistent performance in multi-bay enclosures, making it ideal for scaling camera deployments without compromising video quality. Efficient power consumption and Seagate Health Management help lower heat and proactively monitor drive health, reducing maintenance time and protecting critical recordings. With enterprise-grade reliability (1 million hours MTBF), this Seagate video hard drive is tailored to the demands of security professionals who need uninterrupted recording and clear footage for investigations. Upgrade your NVR/DVR storage with the ST8000VEZ01 to enhance surveillance retention and system reliability.

• Purpose-built for 24/7 surveillance: reduces dropped frames and keeps critical footage recording reliably
• Massive 8TB capacity with 256MB cache for extended video retention and smoother multi-stream playback
• Built-in RV sensors and 3.5" form factor maintain performance in multi-bay NVR/DVR systems for scalable deployments
• Low power design and SkyHawk Health Management reduce heat and simplify drive health monitoring for long-term uptime
• Designed for heavy workloads (up to 180TB/year) and 1M hours MTBF to support continuous security and monitoring operations