Drive comparison
ST6000VX0001 vs ST6000VX011
Seagate Surveillance HDD 6TB and Seagate SkyHawk 6TB, compared using published manufacturer specifications.
Seagate
Surveillance HDD 6TB
ST6000VX0001
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
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SkyHawk 6TB
ST6000VX011
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
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What differs between these models?
- Cache (MB): ST6000VX0001 lists 128; ST6000VX011 lists 256.
- Load/unload cycles: ST6000VX0001 lists 300000; ST6000VX011 lists 600000.
- Average idle power (W): ST6000VX0001 lists 7.2; ST6000VX011 lists 3.4.
- Average operating power (W): ST6000VX0001 lists 9; ST6000VX011 lists 5.3.
A larger cache, higher RPM or higher advertised sequential speed alone does not establish which drive is better for your workload.
Specifications side by side
| Specification | ST6000VX0001 | ST6000VX011 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate | Seagate |
| Product family | Surveillance HDD | SkyHawk |
| Model number | ST6000VX0001 | ST6000VX011 |
| Capacity (TB) | 6 | 6 |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Cache (MB) | 128 | 256 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Load/unload cycles | 300000 | 600000 |
| Drive bays supported | 8+ | Not recorded |
| Average idle power (W) | 7.2 | 3.4 |
| Power-on hours per year | 8760 | 8760 |
| Cameras supported (up to) | 64 | Not recorded |
| Average operating power (W) | 9 | 5.3 |
| Rotational vibration sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 3 years (eligible new drives) | 3 years (eligible new drives) |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | 180 | 180 |
| Recording | Not recorded | SMR |
| Workload rating (TB/year) | Not recorded | 180 |
Compatibility and buying checks
- One or both drives use SMR recording. Check sustained-write and array requirements before choosing one for a NAS or a write-heavy workload.
- Compare new and renewed offers separately. The manufacturer specification does not guarantee the warranty or return policy of a marketplace seller.
Manufacturer sources
ST6000VX0001
Seagate Surveillance HDD manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 2
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.
ST6000VX011
Seagate SkyHawk manufacturer specifications ↗ · pages 2
Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications; no independent benchmark or failure-rate claim.