ST3000VX000 Seagate Surveillance 3TB SATA 64 MB 3.5" Server HDD

High-Density 3.5" Surveillance HDD platform featuring 24x7 CMR write endurance with the ST3000VX000

The ST3000VX000 is a 3.5" internal SATA HDD engineered for surveillance-class, continuous write profiles where predictable sustained throughput matters more than peak random IOPS. In DVR/NVR and edge recording designs, the ST3000VX000 provides a cost-controlled bulk tier that complements CPU-based video ingest and analytics nodes, while keeping the storage layer stable under multi-stream capture and retention schedules.

Architecturally, the ST3000VX000 aligns with standard SATA backplanes and host bus adapters, simplifying deployment in 1U/2U storage servers and appliance chassis. Its CMR recording behavior reduces performance variability compared with host-managed write translation approaches, supporting consistent stream recording and rebuild behavior in RAID configurations. With 4Kn/512e formatting support, the ST3000VX000 fits modern OS and controller requirements, and its 7200 RPM design with cache buffering supports sustained sequential writes typical of surveillance pipelines and SMB video archives.

Why Choose the ST3000VX000?

The ST3000VX000 delivers an enterprise-practical density-to-cost profile for always-on video workloads, balancing capacity with operational reliability for continuous duty cycles. For scale-out NVR pools and edge retention nodes, the ST3000VX000 enables straightforward scaling by adding spindles per chassis while maintaining predictable behavior under long-duration write saturation and retention policies.

Seagate designs the Surveillance Series with a focus on sustained operation, controlled acoustics and thermals, and consistent firmware behavior under streaming workloads. This engineering approach aligns with data centre standards for serviceability, SATA interoperability, and lifecycle planning in mixed-capacity storage tiers.

Key Applications:

• DVR/NVR continuous recording
• Multi-stream edge video retention
• SMB surveillance archives
• Entry RAID bulk storage tiers

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored to your storage rollout and a bulk order discount for fleet deployments of ST3000VX000 across NVR pools, edge sites, or archive tiers.