Seagate · Surveillance
ST8000VX008
SkyHawk 8TB
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
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Compare alternatives ↓As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.The Seagate ST8000VX008 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 | ST8000VX008 |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 8 TB · 8000 GB |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Cache (MB) | 256 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Rotational vibration sensors | Yes |
Source: Seagate SkyHawk manufacturer specifications. Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications, not our benchmark results.
What the specifications mean
- Rotational vibration sensors: Yes. Check the documented drive-bay limit for multi-drive enclosures.
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What connection does ST8000VX008 need?
ST8000VX008 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 ST8000VX008 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.