SEAGATE Skyhawk 2 TB Surveillance
- 2 TB capacity, mechanical hard disk
- 5400 rpm low spindle speed, 256 MB cache
- SATA 6 Gb/s in the title, other fields conflict
- 1M hour MTBF, rated for 24x7 surveillance
- ATA AV command streaming support, Native Command Queuing
- 3.5-inch form factor, 390 g
- SeaTools diagnostic self-test
Last refreshed Oct 2, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A surveillance-class internal hard drive built for continuous DVR and NVR recording, with streaming command support and a self-test utility. The listing's interface fields conflict with each other.
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ASIN: B08T8J1K6MModel: ST2000VX015Category: Internal Hard Drives
Overview
Seagate designs the SkyHawk for security camera systems that record all day, with ATA AV streaming commands, built-in error recovery and a low spindle speed. SeaTools diagnostic software runs a self-test on the drive.
Choose it for a camera-recording system that writes video around the clock. The limit is conflicting interface data, since the title says one SATA speed, a spec field says another and one field says eSATA, so check the recorder's connector requirement.
Who it's for
A homeowner or installer replacing the drive in a camera recorder will use the surveillance features and the diagnostic tool. Buyers looking for an everyday PC drive, or for a documented noise or power figure, should look at other listings.
Pros and cons
- Built for continuous recording
- Streaming command support
- Built-in error recovery
- Low spindle speed
- Interface fields conflict
- Mechanical, slow random access
- Recorder model compatibility not listed
Performance notes
Recording a video stream needs steady writes more than peak speed, so slow-turning disks and command queuing suit it. Error recovery limits stalls when a sector is hard to read, which would otherwise drop frames. Vibration mitigation matters when several drives share one recorder.
Specifications
| Model | ST2000VX015 |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Cache | 256 MB |
| Weight | 390 g |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 2 TB |
| Interface speed (title) | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Rotational speed | 5400 rpm |
| Media speed | 375 MB/s |
| Construction & materials | |
| Color | GREEN |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Interface | eSATA |
| Connection | SATA 1.5 Gb/s |
| Compatible devices | DVR CC CAMERA |
| Installation | Internal Hard Drive |
| Other details | |
| Form factor | 3.5 inches |
| Drive type | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Additional features | ATA AV command support, Native Command Queuing, rotational vibration mitigation, built-in error recovery, SeaTools diagnostic software |
| MTBF | 1M hour |
Frequently asked questions
How do I check the health of the Seagate SkyHawk ST2000VX015?
The listing says SeaTools diagnostic software runs a drive self-test, which is meant to avoid unnecessary drive returns.
Is the Seagate ST2000VX015 meant for a regular PC?
It is described for DVR, NVR and CCTV camera systems and for 24x7 video surveillance. The listing does not promote it as a general PC drive.
Which SATA speed does the ST2000VX015 use?
The title says 6 Gb/s and the data transfer rate field says 6 gigabits per second, while the hardware connectivity field says SATA 1.5 Gb/s. Confirm with Seagate.