Seagate · Surveillance
ST3000VX006
Surveillance HDD 3TB
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
Exact Amazon US product
$100.00
View on Amazon US ↗Used / renewed listing · ASIN B00QFZ6GUW
Price as of Sep 12, 2026 11:45 UTC
The Seagate ST3000VX006 is a 3TB 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 | ST3000VX006 |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 3 TB · 3000 GB |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Cache (MB) | 64 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| 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 3TB of footage lasts.
- Rotational vibration sensors: No. Check the documented drive-bay limit for multi-drive enclosures.
Before ordering
Match ST3000VX006, 3TB 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 B00QFZ6GUW
$100.00 · as of Sep 12, 2026 11:45 UTC
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What connection does ST3000VX006 need?
ST3000VX006 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 ST3000VX006 provide?
Its nominal capacity is 3000 GB, approximately 2794 GiB before formatting. The filesystem, reserved space and any RAID redundancy reduce usable capacity further.
What warranty is listed for ST3000VX006?
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.