Seagate · Surveillance
ST4000VX000
Surveillance HDD 4TB
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
Exact Amazon US product
$240.00
View on Amazon US ↗New listing · ASIN B00JW53C5Y
Price as of Sep 12, 2026 04:47 UTC
The Seagate ST4000VX000 is a 4TB 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 | ST4000VX000 |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 4 TB · 4000 GB |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Cache (MB) | 64 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Load/unload cycles | 300000 |
| Drive bays supported | 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 | Yes |
| 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 4TB of footage lasts.
- Rotational vibration sensors: Yes. Check the documented drive-bay limit for multi-drive enclosures.
Before ordering
Match ST4000VX000, 4TB 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 B00JW53C5Y
$240.00 · as of Sep 12, 2026 04:47 UTC
Amazon US · ASIN B00JW53C5Y
$149.00 · as of Sep 12, 2026 04:47 UTC
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What connection does ST4000VX000 need?
ST4000VX000 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 ST4000VX000 provide?
Its nominal capacity is 4000 GB, approximately 3725.3 GiB before formatting. The filesystem, reserved space and any RAID redundancy reduce usable capacity further.
What warranty is listed for ST4000VX000?
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.