Seagate · Surveillance
ST5000VX0011
Surveillance HDD 5TB
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch
Check your options
An exact Amazon listing has not been verified for this model yet.
Compare alternatives ↓As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.The Seagate ST5000VX0011 is a 5TB 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 | ST5000VX0011 |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 5 TB · 5000 GB |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Cache (MB) | 128 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Package variant | +Rescue model (confirm service eligibility) |
| Load/unload cycles | 300000 |
| Drive bays supported | 8+ |
| Average idle power (W) | 7.2 |
| Power-on hours per year | 8760 |
| Cameras supported (up to) | 64 |
| Average operating power (W) | 9 |
| 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 5TB of footage lasts.
- Rotational vibration sensors: Yes. 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.
Before ordering
Match ST5000VX0011, 5TB 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
Exact model matches on Amazon.com. A verified ASIN identifies the product; it does not guarantee current stock. Check the selected variant, condition and seller.
No verified exact-model ASIN is linked yet. This does not establish whether the model is currently available. Compare the alternatives below and check their listings.
ST5000VX0011 questions answered
What connection does ST5000VX0011 need?
ST5000VX0011 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 ST5000VX0011 provide?
Its nominal capacity is 5000 GB, approximately 4656.6 GiB before formatting. The filesystem, reserved space and any RAID redundancy reduce usable capacity further.
What warranty is listed for ST5000VX0011?
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.