Seagate · Surveillance
ST8000VX004
SkyHawk 8TB
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch · CMR
Exact Amazon US product
$289.99
View on Amazon US ↗Used / renewed listing · ASIN B0D6CZ7TTV
Price as of Sep 12, 2026 10:58 UTC
The Seagate ST8000VX004 is a 8TB SkyHawk hard drive for DVR and NVR surveillance recording, using SATA 6 Gb/s in a 3.5-inch form factor.
Manufacturer specifications
| Model number | ST8000VX004 |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 8 TB · 8000 GB |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Recording | CMR |
| Cache (MB) | 256 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Load/unload cycles | 600000 |
| Average idle power (W) | 7.06 |
| Power-on hours per year | 8760 |
| Cameras supported (up to) | 64 |
| Workload rating (TB/year) | 180 |
| Average operating power (W) | 8.73 |
| Rotational vibration sensors | Yes |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 3 years (eligible new drives) |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | 210 |
Source: Seagate SkyHawk manufacturer specifications, pages 2. Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications, not our benchmark results.
What the specifications mean
- CMR recording is specified for this exact model. Check enclosure support and workload limits before installing it in an array.
- Up to 210 MB/s sustained transfer, as specified by the manufacturer. This is not a measured game-loading or random-I/O result.
- 180 TB/year workload rating. This is a workload limit, not a promise of drive lifespan or a backup guarantee.
- Rated for up to 64 cameras under the manufacturer's conditions. Camera bitrate and recording schedule determine how long 8TB of footage lasts.
- Rotational vibration sensors: Yes. Check the documented drive-bay limit for multi-drive enclosures.
Before ordering
Match ST8000VX004, 8TB and SATA 6 Gb/s against the selected offer. Check your system’s exact-model compatibility list and the seller’s warranty and return terms.
Amazon US listings
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Amazon US · ASIN B0D6CZ7TTV
$289.99 · as of Sep 12, 2026 10:58 UTC
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Is ST8000VX004 CMR or SMR?
The manufacturer lists CMR recording for ST8000VX004. Other models and capacities in the same family can differ.
What connection does ST8000VX004 need?
ST8000VX004 uses SATA 6 Gb/s and a 3.5-inch form factor. Match both with the computer, controller or enclosure. An M.2 slot, 2.5-inch bay and 3.5-inch bay are not interchangeable.
How much usable space does ST8000VX004 provide?
Its nominal capacity is 8000 GB, approximately 7450.6 GiB before formatting. The filesystem, reserved space and any RAID redundancy reduce usable capacity further.
What warranty is listed for ST8000VX004?
Manufacturer specification: 3 years (eligible new drives). A renewed, used, OEM or imported offer can have different coverage. Check the serial number and seller terms before buying.