Seagate SkyHawk AI 16TB 3.5" 7200RPM SATA III 6 GB/s Internal Surveillance HDD

The Seagate ST16000VE002 is a 16TB surveillance hard drive built for network video recorders that capture and analyze video around the clock. Its SATA III 6 Gb/s interface and 7200 rpm speed keep data flowing smoothly, while a 256 MB cache helps sustain transfers up to 255 MB per second.

Designed for installations with 16 or more drive bays, the drive supports 64 high definition video streams at the same time and can accommodate 32 additional streams dedicated to artificial intelligence analytics. This makes it an easy fit for security rooms managing dozens of cameras as well as facilities that need real-time object detection or facial recognition.

A workload rating of 550 TB per year and a 2.5 million hour mean time between failures show that the drive is made for continuous, demanding use. Integrated SkyHawk Health Management watches key parameters and, together with RAID RapidRebuild, reduces downtime by guiding preventive action and speeding up array rebuilds.

From busy retail chains and transportation hubs to smart city control centers, professionals who cannot afford missed footage or slow analysis will appreciate the blend of capacity, sustained performance, and reliability that the SkyHawk AI lineup delivers.

• 16 TB capacity and 7200 rpm rotation for long-term video retention
• Handles up to 64 HD camera feeds plus 32 AI analytic streams simultaneously
• 550 TB per year workload rating supports nonstop recording
• 2.5 million hour MTBF with one in 10¹5 read error rate for proven reliability
• SkyHawk Health Management with RAID RapidRebuild simplifies maintenance
• 256 MB cache and up to 255 MB/s sustained transfer speed
• SATA III 6 Gb/s interface ensures compatibility with modern NVR systems