Seagate · Surveillance
ST1000VX003
Surveillance HDD 1TB
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
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Listing details ↓As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.The Seagate ST1000VX003 is a 1TB Surveillance HDD hard drive for DVR and NVR surveillance recording, using SATA 6 Gb/s in a 3.5-inch form factor.
Manufacturer specifications
| Model number | ST1000VX003 |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 1 TB · 1000 GB |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Cache (MB) | 64 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Package variant | +Rescue model (confirm service eligibility) |
| Load/unload cycles | 300000 |
| Drive bays supported | 1–8 |
| Average idle power (W) | 4 |
| Power-on hours per year | 8760 |
| Cameras supported (up to) | 64 |
| Average operating power (W) | 5.6 |
| Rotational vibration sensors | No |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 3 years (eligible new drives) |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | 180 |
Source: Seagate Surveillance HDD manufacturer specifications, pages 2. Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications, not our benchmark results.
What the specifications mean
- Up to 180 MB/s sustained transfer, as specified by the manufacturer. This is not a measured game-loading or random-I/O result.
- Rated for up to 64 cameras under the manufacturer's conditions. Camera bitrate and recording schedule determine how long 1TB of footage lasts.
- Rotational vibration sensors: No. Check the documented drive-bay limit for multi-drive enclosures.
- +Rescue model (confirm service eligibility). Confirm coverage for the specific serial number, seller and purchase date; an older package designation does not establish active coverage.
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What connection does ST1000VX003 need?
ST1000VX003 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 ST1000VX003 provide?
Its nominal capacity is 1000 GB, approximately 931.3 GiB before formatting. The filesystem, reserved space and any RAID redundancy reduce usable capacity further.
What warranty is listed for ST1000VX003?
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.