Seagate SkyHawk AI Surveillance HDD | 7200 RPM | SATA - 12 TB / 256 MB

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Key Features AI-Optimized Surveillance Drive — Purpose-built for AI-enabled NVRs, DVRs, and smart security systems running simultaneous AI analytics streams 7200 RPM | 256MB–512MB Cache — Fast spindle speed and large cache buffer for smooth continuous video capture across multiple HD camera streams Up to 64 HD Cameras + AI Streams — Handles high-stream-count security deployments with concurrent AI workload processing without dropped frames 550TB/Year Workload Rating — Enterprise-grade endurance for 24/7 always-on surveillance recording environments RV (Rotational Vibration) Sensors — Compensates for vibration in multi-drive NVR chassis to maintain recording integrity ImagePerfect AI Firmware — Seagate’s surveillance-optimized firmware reduces dropped frames and maintains consistent performance under load 5-Year Limited Warranty — Long-term reliability assurance for mission-critical surveillance deployments Available in 8TB to 24TB — Six capacity options to match any deployment scale from small business to enterprise The Seagate SkyHawk AI is a surveillance-class internal hard drive engineered specifically for AI-enabled security systems. Unlike standard desktop or NAS drives, it is built from the ground up for the unique demands of video surveillance — continuous 24/7 recording, high simultaneous stream counts, and concurrent AI analytics processing. The combination of 7200 RPM spindle speed, large cache, and ImagePerfect AI firmware ensures stable, drop-free recording even in large-scale deployments with dozens of cameras and active AI workloads running simultaneously. RV sensors protect recording integrity in multi-drive NVR enclosures where vibration from adjacent drives can cause read/write errors on standard drives. With a 550TB/year workload rating — significantly higher than desktop drives — the SkyHawk AI is rated for the write intensity that 24/7 recording demands. Available in six capacities from 8TB to 24TB, it scales from small retail or residential surveillance systems to enterprise-grade multi-camera deployments, all backed by a 5-year limited warranty. Ideal For Commercial CCTV & NVR Systems — Up to 64 HD cameras with concurrent AI analytics on a single drive AI-Enabled Smart Surveillance — Optimized for NVRs running object detection, facial recognition, and behavioral analytics Enterprise Video Storage — High-capacity 16TB–24TB options for large-scale multi-site security deployments DVR & Hybrid Recorders — Reliable 24/7 recording for traditional and hybrid analog/IP camera systems Small Business & Retail Security — 8TB–12TB capacities for cost-effective always-on monitoring Variant Options 8TB / 256MB Cache — MPN: ST8000VE001 10TB / 256MB Cache — MPN: ST10000VE001 12TB / 256MB Cache — MPN: ST12000VE003 16TB / 256MB Cache — MPN: ST16000VE002 16TB / 512MB Cache — MPN: ST16000VE004 20TB / 512MB Cache — MPN: ST20000VE003 24TB / 512MB Cache — MPN: ST24000VE002 Specifications Capacities — 8TB, 10TB, 12TB, 16TB, 24TB Form Factor — 3.5-inch Interface — SATA III 6Gb/s Spindle Speed — 7200 RPM Cache — 256MB (8TB–16TB) / 512MB (16TB–24TB) Max Camera Streams — Up to 64 HD cameras + AI streams Workload Rating — Up to 550TB/year MTBF — 1,000,000 hours Firmware — ImagePerfect AI Warranty — 5-year limited