1. Introducció
This manual provides essential information for the proper installation, operation, and maintenance of your Seagate Skyhawk ST6000VX001 6TB 3.5-inch SATA Internal Hard Drive. Designed specifically for surveillance systems, this drive offers reliable performance for continuous recording environments. Please read this manual thoroughly before using the product.
2. Informació de seguretat
Observe the following safety precautions to prevent damage to the drive and ensure user safety:
- Always handle the hard drive by its edges to avoid touching the circuit board or connectors.
- Protect the drive from electrostatic discharge (ESD) by using an anti-static wrist strap or by grounding yourself before handling.
- Ensure the power supply is disconnected from the system before installing or removing the hard drive.
- Eviteu exposar la unitat a temperatures extremes, humitat o llum solar directa.
- No deixeu caure la unitat ni la sotmeteu a cops físics.
- Advertència de la proposta 65: Aquest producte pot contenir productes químics coneguts a l’Estat de Califòrnia per causar càncer i defectes congènits o altres danys reproductius.
3. Contingut del paquet
El vostre paquet ha de contenir el següent element:
- Seagate Skyhawk ST6000VX001 6TB Internal Hard Drive
Note: SATA data cables, power cables, and mounting screws are typically not included with the hard drive and must be purchased separately or sourced from your system's accessories.
4. Configuració
4.1 Instal·lació física
Follow these steps to physically install the hard drive into your compatible system (e.g., Desktop PC, Network Video Recorder (NVR), Digital Video Recorder (DVR)):
- Prepareu el vostre sistema: Power off your computer or surveillance system and disconnect the power cord. Open the system case to access the drive bays.
- Mount the drive: Slide the hard drive into an available 3.5-inch drive bay. Secure it with appropriate screws on both sides to prevent vibration.
- Connecteu els cables:
- Connect one end of a SATA data cable to the data port on the hard drive and the other end to an available SATA port on your motherboard or NVR/DVR mainboard.
- Connect a SATA power cable from your system's power supply unit (PSU) to the power connector on the hard drive.
- Tanca el sistema: Once connections are secure, close the system case and reconnect the power cord.

Imatge 4.1: Frontal view of the Seagate Skyhawk ST6000VX001 6TB Internal Hard Drive, showing the Seagate logo, Skyhawk branding, and 6TB capacity. This image illustrates the physical appearance of the drive for identification during installation.
4.2 Inicialització i formatació de la unitat
After physical installation, the drive must be initialized and formatted before use. The process varies depending on your operating system or surveillance system:
- Per a Windows: Access Disk Management (right-click "This PC" > "Manage" > "Disk Management"). Locate the new drive, initialize it (GPT for 6TB), and then create and format a new simple volume.
- Per a Linux: Use utilities like
fdiskorgpartedper particionar i formatar el disc. - For NVR/DVR Systems: Most surveillance systems will detect the new drive upon startup and prompt you to format it through their on-screen interface. Refer to your NVR/DVR's specific manual for detailed instructions.
5. Funcionament
5.1 Usage in Surveillance Systems
The Seagate Skyhawk drive is optimized for 24/7 surveillance workloads. Once installed and formatted in a compatible NVR or DVR, it will automatically begin storing video footage according to your system's configuration. Key operational aspects include:
- Gravació contínua: Designed for constant read/write operations typical of surveillance applications.
- ImagePerfect Firmware: Helps minimize dropped frames and downtime with a workload rating 3x that of desktop drives.
- Gestió de la salut: Some NVR systems may support Seagate's Skyhawk Health Management (SHM) for proactive monitoring and recovery options. Consult your NVR's documentation for compatibility.
5.2 Gestió de dades
Managing data on your surveillance drive typically involves:
- Viewing Footage: Access recorded video through your NVR/DVR's interface or connected client software.
- Exporting Data: Most systems allow exporting specific video clips to external storage (e.g., USB drive).
- Storage Overwrite: Surveillance systems often automatically overwrite the oldest footage when the drive is full. Configure this setting within your NVR/DVR.
6. Manteniment
6.1 Cura i manipulació
To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your hard drive:
- Maintain proper ventilation around your system to prevent overheating.
- Keep the operating environment within the specified temperature range (0°C to 70°C ambient).
- Avoid sudden power outages; consider using an Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) for critical surveillance systems.
- Do not attempt to open the hard drive enclosure. This will void the warranty and can damage the internal components.
6.2 Còpia de seguretat de dades
While Skyhawk drives are designed for reliability, no storage device is immune to failure. Regularly back up critical surveillance footage to another storage medium or cloud service, especially for important events or long-term retention requirements.
7. Solució De Problemes
If you encounter issues with your Seagate Skyhawk hard drive, consider the following troubleshooting steps:
- Unitat no detectada:
- Assegureu-vos que tots els cables d'alimentació i de dades SATA estiguin connectats correctament.
- Verify that the SATA port on your motherboard/NVR is enabled in the BIOS/UEFI settings.
- Test the drive with different cables or in another system if possible.
- Rendiment lent:
- Check for system resource conflicts or background processes consuming bandwidth.
- Ensure your system's SATA controller drivers are up to date.
- Verify the drive is not overheating.
- Formatting Errors:
- Attempt to format the drive using a different utility or operating system.
- Check the drive for bad sectors using diagnostic tools.
- Sorolls inusuals:
- Clicking, grinding, or loud whirring sounds can indicate a mechanical failure. Immediately back up any accessible data and consider replacing the drive.
If these steps do not resolve the issue, refer to the Seagate support weblloc web o poseu-vos en contacte amb el seu servei d'atenció al client per obtenir més ajuda.
8. Especificacions
| Característica | Especificació |
|---|---|
| Número de model | ST6000VX001 |
| Capacitat | 6 TB |
| Interfície | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Factor de forma | 3.5 polzades |
| Memòria cau | 256 MB |
| Max Sustainable Transfer Rate OD | 180 MB/s |
| Velocitat de rotació | 5400 RPM |
| Potència operativa mitjana | 5.0 W |
| MTBF (temps mitjà entre fallades) | 1,000,000 hores |
| Temperatura de funcionament (ambient) | 0 °C a 70 °C |
| Dimensions (L x A x A) | 146.99 mm x 101.85 mm x 26.11 mm (5.787 polzades x 4.010 polzades x 1.028 polzades) |
| Pes | 610 g (1.345 lliures) |
9. Garantia i Suport
Seagate provides a limited warranty for its products. For detailed warranty information, terms, and conditions, please visit the official Seagate weblloc web. Conserveu el comprovant de compra per a reclamacions de garantia.
Per obtenir assistència tècnica, descàrregues de controladors i recursos addicionals, visiteu Suport de Seagate weblloc.
Seagate also offers data recovery plans for added protection. Consider purchasing a 2-Year or 3-Year Data Recovery Plan for comprehensive data protection.





