1. تعارف
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. حفاظت جي ڄاڻ
Observe the following safety precautions to prevent damage to the drive and ensure user safety:
- هارڊ ڊرائيو کي هميشه ان جي ڪنارن کان پڪڙيو ته جيئن سرڪٽ بورڊ يا ڪنيڪٽرن کي هٿ نه لڳي.
- 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.
- ڊرائيو کي انتهائي گرمي پد، نمي، يا سڌي سج جي روشني ۾ بي نقاب ڪرڻ کان پاسو ڪريو.
- Do not drop or subject the drive to physical shock.
- تجويز 65 خبردار: اها پراڊڪٽ شايد ڪيميائي رياست ڪيليفورنيا جي مشهور cancerاڻندڙ ڪينسر ۽ پيدائشي نقصن يا ٻين توليد جي نقصان جو سبب بڻجي سگھي ٿو.
3. پيڪيج مواد
توهان جي پيڪيج ۾ هيٺ ڏنل شيون هجڻ گهرجن:
- 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. سيٽ اپ
4.1 جسماني تنصيب
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)):
- پنهنجو سسٽم تيار ڪريو: 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.
- ڪيبل جوڙيو
- 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.
- سسٽم بند ڪريو: Once connections are secure, close the system case and reconnect the power cord.

تصوير 4.1: سامهون 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 ڊرائيو کي شروع ڪرڻ ۽ فارميٽ ڪرڻ
After physical installation, the drive must be initialized and formatted before use. The process varies depending on your operating system or surveillance system:
- ونڊوز لاءِ: 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.
- لينڪس لاءِ: افاديتون استعمال ڪريو جهڙوڪ
fdiskorgpartedto partition and format the drive. - 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. آپريٽنگ
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:
- مسلسل رڪارڊنگ Designed for constant read/write operations typical of surveillance applications.
- تصويري ڪامل فرم ويئر: Helps minimize dropped frames and downtime with a workload rating 3x that of desktop drives.
- صحت جو انتظام: 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 ڊيٽا جو انتظام
Managing data on your surveillance drive typically involves:
- Viewing فوtage: 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. سار سنڀال
6.1 سنڀال ۽ سنڀال
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 ڊيٽا بيڪ اپ
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. مسئلا حل ڪرڻ
If you encounter issues with your Seagate Skyhawk hard drive, consider the following troubleshooting steps:
- ڊرائيو نه ملي:
- پڪ ڪريو ته سڀئي SATA ڊيٽا ۽ پاور ڪيبل محفوظ طور تي ڳنڍيل آهن.
- 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.
- سست ڪارڪردگي:
- 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.
- غير معمولي آواز:
- 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 webوڌيڪ مدد لاءِ سائيٽ تي وڃو يا انهن جي ڪسٽمر سروس سان رابطو ڪريو.
8. وضاحتون
| خاصيت | تفصيل |
|---|---|
| ماڊل نمبر | ST6000VX001 |
| ظرف | 6 ٽي بي |
| انٽرفيس | SATA 6Gb/s |
| فارم فيڪٽر | 3.5 انچ |
| ڪيش | 256 ايم بي |
| Max Sustainable Transfer Rate OD | 180 MB/s |
| گردش جي رفتار | 5400 RPM |
| اوسط آپريٽنگ پاور | 5.0 ڊبليو |
| MTBF (مطلب وقت ناڪامين جي وچ ۾) | 1,000,000 ڪلاڪ |
| آپريٽنگ گرمي پد (محيطي) | 0°C کان 70°C |
| طول و عرض (L x W x H) | 146.99 mm x 101.85 mm x 26.11 mm ( 5.787 ۾ x 4.010 x 1.028 انچ) |
| وزن | 610 گرام (1.345 پائونڊ) |
9. وارنٽي ۽ سپورٽ
Seagate provides a limited warranty for its products. For detailed warranty information, terms, and conditions, please visit the official Seagate webسائيٽ. وارنٽي دعوائن لاءِ خريداري جو ثبوت رکو.
For technical support, driver downloads, and additional resources, please visit the Seagate جي حمايت webسائيٽ.
Seagate also offers data recovery plans for added protection. Consider purchasing a 2-Year or 3-Year Data Recovery Plan for comprehensive data protection.





