Product Description
10TB, 7200 RPM, SATA III, 3.5" — Seagate's Enterprise Capacity Helium V.6, specified for recorders that never stop writing.
Key specs
- Capacity: 10TB
- Spindle speed: 7200 RPM for consistent, fast read/write throughput
- Interface: SATA III (high-speed data transfer)
- Form factor: 3.5-inch
- Compatibility: DVR and NVR surveillance systems, plus desktops, servers, NAS devices and external enclosures
Why it matters on a job
For continuous or high-frame-rate CCTV recording, sustained write performance is what keeps a recorder from dropping frames or falling behind on retention — this drive is built for exactly that 24/7 duty cycle rather than occasional motion-clip storage. The SATA III interface and 7200 RPM spindle give the throughput headroom multi-channel DVR/NVR setups need, and the 3.5" SATA form factor drops straight into standard recorder drive bays without adapters.
Deployment note
Because it's rated for continuous recording rather than burst use, this is the drive to spec on any quote where the recorder is set to record around the clock rather than event-triggered only. It's not tied to one recorder brand — compatibility runs across DVR and NVR platforms generally, as well as NAS and server builds where a spare bay is doing archive duty.
Units are supplied fully installed and ready to go before dispatch when ordered alongside a CCTV kit or package.
Specifications
- Brand
- Seagate
- Generation
- SATA
- Part Number
- ST10000NM0046
- Products ID
- 489046
- Capacity
- 10TB
- Form Factor
- 3.5 inches x 1/3H (Internal)
- Data Transfer Rate
- 600MB/s
- Spindle Speed
- 7200RPM
- Average Latency
- 4.16ms
- Cache
- 256MB
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What spindle speed does this drive run at?
7200 RPM, giving fast and consistent read/write performance suited to continuous recording workloads.
Is this drive compatible with my DVR or NVR?
Yes — it's compatible with DVR and NVR surveillance systems generally, as well as desktops, servers, NAS devices and external enclosures.
What interface does it use?
SATA III, which supports high-speed data transfer to the recorder.
Is it suited to 24/7 continuous recording?
Yes, the Enterprise Capacity Helium V.6 is built for around-the-clock recording rather than occasional motion-triggered clips.
