ST1000VM002 – Seagate Video 3.5 HDD 1TB (5900 RPM, 64MB Cache, SATA3)

Product Overview

The Seagate Video 3.5 HDD 1TB (ST1000VM002) is an audio/video surveillance-grade internal hard drive manufactured by Seagate under the specialized Pipeline HD / Video 3.5 series. Purpose-built for 24/7 always-on recording in DVR/NVR surveillance appliances, home media servers, IPTV set-top boxes, and commercial CCTV installations, this drive delivers consistent write performance and cool, low-power operation for multi-channel video archiving.

Engineered with custom firmware optimizations for video streaming, the ST1000VM002 supports continuous video streaming across up to 16 simultaneous high-definition streams. Operating at a low-vibration 5900 RPM spindle speed with a 64MB cache buffer and a high-speed SATA 6.0 Gb/s (SATA3) interface, it reduces thermal emissions and power draw without compromising stream integrity. It is ideal for residential security setups, multi-camera commercial systems, and direct replacement storage in standard 3.5" CCTV chassis where quiet acoustics and continuous 24/7 reliability are essential.

✅ Key Features

• Surveillance Video Optimization: Tuned specifically for continuous 24/7 write cycles and simultaneous multi-camera video recording.

• Smooth HD Streaming: Supports up to 16 simultaneous HD video streams, preventing dropped frames during concurrent recording.

• Low-Power 5900 RPM Profile: Operates at an efficient 5900 RPM to minimize heat generation, acoustic noise, and mechanical wear.

• 64MB Cache & SATA 6.0 Gb/s: Provides reliable data buffering and high-throughput bus speeds for uninterrupted video writing.

• Low Acoustic Profile: Designed to run whisper-quiet (down to 19 dBA typical idle), making it suitable for quiet office or residential environments.

• High Thermal Tolerance: Engineered to operate reliably in warm, enclosed recorder chassis up to 75°C case temperature.

• Broad Recorder Interoperability: Compatible with major standalone DVR, NVR, and hybrid video recorder platforms.

📸 Compatible Devices

• Standalone Digital Video Recorders (DVR) and Network Video Recorders (NVR) with 3.5" SATA bays

• Hybrid CCTV security recorders (TVI, CVI, AHD, Analog)

• Desktop video surveillance workstations and video management servers

• Video-focused Network Attached Storage (NAS) units

• Direct-Attached Storage (DAS) multi-bay video expansion enclosures

🕐 Approximate Recording Capacity at 1TB

• 4-Camera System @ 1080p (H.264, 15fps): ~10–14 days of continuous recording

• 4-Camera System @ 1080p (H.265, 15fps): ~20–28 days of continuous recording

• 8-Camera System @ 1080p (H.265, 15fps): ~10–14 days of continuous recording

• 4-Camera System @ 4MP (2K, H.265, 15fps): ~12–16 days of continuous recording

• Motion Detection Mode: Up to 2–3× longer retention compared to continuous streams

Note: Actual recording days depend heavily on video compression standards (H.264 / H.265 / Smart Codecs), bitrate parameters, frame rates, audio channels, scene complexity, and motion detection configurations.