Features
- 1TB capacity, 3.5" SATA
- 5900 RPM spindle speed
- Ultra-quiet operation
- Built for 24/7 running
- Built-in error recovery
The Seagate ST1000VM002 is a 1TB Pipeline HD drive, a video-oriented 3.5-inch SATA drive. Seagate gives it a 5900 RPM spindle, quiet running and low heat output, and says it is built for 24/7 use in digital video recorders and similar video equipment.
The maker's text says it holds up to 1,000 hours of video and includes error recovery, high burst data rates and caching to help recording and playback stay smooth. It is not sold under the SkyHawk surveillance name, so we describe it as a video drive rather than a surveillance drive.
In a running CCTV system this is a part for a DVR whose drive has worn out. It is the same 3.5-inch size as the standard bay, with a SATA connector. The low heat output matters in small recorders that sit in a cupboard or lock box with little airflow.
Keep the recorder's vents clear so the drive stays cool over long runs. Before you order, check your recorder's manual for the largest drive size it accepts and whether it lists the drive type. Fit the drive with the recorder switched off and mains power removed, then format it from the recorder's own menu so it can start recording.
A larger drive from the Storage category gives a longer recording history if the recorder supports it.
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