Seagate

Seagate SkyHawk 1.0TB

SkyHawk 1.0TB
SkyHawk1TBSATA-6G3.5"
$110.00/TB
$110.00
REFURBIn Stock
Price updated
Price accurate as of Sep 18, 2026, 09:30 PM
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The Seagate SkyHawk 1.0TB is a 1TB SATA-6G HDD in used condition. It is in stock at $110.00 - $110.00/TB.

This is a refurbished or recertified listing

Recertified enterprise drives are pulled from datacentre fleets, tested and resold. They are usually the cheapest route to bulk capacity, and the risk is concentrated in the first weeks - so check SMART data the day it arrives rather than the day you need it. What recertified means · Refurbished warranty terms · Verify on arrival

Same capacity, other options
DriveInterfaceCond$/TBPrice
HP ST31000640SS 1TB SASSAS-6GRefurb$14.99$14.99Buy
HP 508011-001 1TB 6G SASSAS-6GRefurb$26.99$26.99Buy
Seagate Dell 9W5WV 1TB SAS 2.5SAS-6GRefurb$37.61$37.61Buy
Seagate BarraCuda 1TB ST1000DM010SATA-6GRefurb$46.00$46.00Buy

All 1TB drives we track, ranked by cost per terabyte.

Model context

Part of the Seagate line we track.

Quick Verdict

The Seagate SkyHawk 1.0TB is a 1TB SATA-6G enterprise drive at $110.00/TB - Verify recording technology before use in RAID. As a refurbished unit, run SMART diagnostics on arrival and verify power-on hours.

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Specifications

Capacity1TB
Form Factor3.5"
InterfaceSATA-6G
Recording Tech
RPM
Cache
Sector Size
Workload Rating
Warranty
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Market context

Against every other drive we have an in-stock price for today, this one is cheaper per tb than 0% of them (0 of 247). The cheapest we can currently buy is $14.99/TB; the middle of the market is $36.00/TB.

Where the wider market has moved

These are third-party figures about the retail market as a whole, quoted and dated. They are not our own measurements and they do not describe this specific drive.

Compare against every 1TB drive we track →Cheapest per terabyte, all categories →Category price trends →
How it compares - 1TB SATA-6G
#1Seagate BarraCuda 1TB ST1000DM010
$46.00/TB
#2WD WD Purple 1TB WD10PURX
$88.39/TB
#3WD WD Red Legacy 1TB WD10EFRX
$93.00/TB
#4Seagate BarraCuda 1TB ST1000DMZ10
$99.99/TB
#5Seagate SkyHawk 1.0TBTHIS DRIVE
$110.00/TB

Frequently Asked Questions

Check the recording technology before using in RAID. CMR is preferred over SMR for RAID arrays.

Warranty varies by seller. Check the Amazon listing for current warranty terms.

Compatible with any server, NAS or workstation with a SATA port. Works in Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS, UnRAID and all major NAS platforms.

Use Case Scenarios

🏠
Home & SMB NAS
Building a mid-range NAS for media, backups and file sharing.
~ Good fit
Verify CMR recording before using in RAID. Refurb units offer strong value for non-critical NAS.
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Backup Server / Veeam Target
Dedicated backup storage for Veeam, Commvault, or NetBackup.
✓ Excellent fit
1TB SATA drives are ideal for backup targets. SATA gives maximum $/TB for backup repositories.
🏗️
Virtualization Host Storage
VM images and snapshots on Proxmox, VMware or Hyper-V.
~ Good fit
Suitable for VM storage where workloads are not IOPS-intensive. SATA is fine for single-host VM storage. Consider NVMe cache for latency-sensitive VMs.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Maintenance Checklist

On installCheck SMART baseline on arrival
Run smartctl -a /dev/sdX and record: Reallocated_Sector_Ct, Power_On_Hours, Spin_Retry_Count. Critical for refurb drives — refuse any with reallocated sectors > 0.
MonthlyRun SMART short self-test
smartctl -t short /dev/sdX — takes 1-2 minutes, catches most developing issues. Schedule during off-peak.
QuarterlyRun SMART long self-test
smartctl -t long /dev/sdX — full surface scan, takes 1 hours for 1TB. Any test failure is grounds for immediate replacement.
QuarterlyCheck RAID array health
Verify no degraded drives. A degraded array with no hot spare is one failure from data loss. Check mdstat or controller UI.
AnnuallyVerify drive firmware version
Check Seagate support site for firmware updates. Some versions have known bugs affecting integrity.
Every 3-5 yearsPlan proactive replacement
Enterprise HDDs have higher failure rates after year 4-5. At 1TB per drive, budget for replacements before failures occur.

Troubleshooting Guide

Cause: Loose SATA data or power cable, failed port, or drive not spinning up.
Fix: Reseat both cables. Try a different port. Listen for spin-up sound. Test with a known-good cable.