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Seagate 16TB SkyHawk AI Surveillance HDD — 7200RPM

Seagate SkyHawk AI ST16000VE004 is a 16TB surveillance-optimized drive engineered for AI-enabled NVR systems. Supports 32 AI channels and 64 HD cameras with 7200RPM performance, 512MB cache, and enhanced reliability features for 24/7 operation.

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Original price was: $1,299.00.Current price is: $862.50. inc GST.  

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The Seagate SkyHawk AI ST16000VE004 delivers 16TB of purpose-built storage capacity specifically engineered for modern surveillance systems with artificial intelligence workloads. This helium-filled drive leverages CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) technology and spins at 7200 RPM with a substantial 512MB cache, enabling robust data transfer rates of up to 285/272 MB/s. Perfect for UniFi Protect NVR deployments and other professional surveillance systems, this drive is optimized to handle the demanding requirements of continuous video recording while simultaneously processing AI analytics at the edge.

  • AI-Optimized Performance: Supports up to 32 AI channels with 120 real-time capture events per second and 96 compare events per second, ideal for intelligent video analytics
  • High-Capacity Recording: Handles up to 64 HD cameras simultaneously with unlimited bay support for scalable surveillance infrastructure
  • Enhanced Reliability: Features RV sensors for vibration tolerance and tarnish-resistant components, ensuring dependable 24/7 operation in multi-drive environments
  • Long-Term Value: Backed by a comprehensive 5-year warranty, providing peace of mind for critical surveillance applications

Whether you’re expanding your UniFi Protect system, building a robust NVR for a small business, or deploying a comprehensive surveillance solution, the SkyHawk AI delivers the specialized performance and reliability that video-optimized workloads demand. The drive’s video-specific firmware minimizes frame drops and optimizes streaming performance, while its workload rating ensures consistent performance under the constant read/write cycles typical of surveillance environments. At this competitive price point, you’re getting enterprise-grade surveillance storage with AI capabilities that future-proof your investment as intelligent video analytics become increasingly essential.

Product Description

Seagate 16TB 3.5″ SkyHawk AI Surveillance, SATA 6Gb/s, CMR, max. DTR 285/272mb, HDD, 512MB Cache, 7200RPM, 5Years Warranty

Seagate® SkyHawk™ AI 24TB is a video-optimized drive designed for NVRs, with artificial intelligence (AI) for edge applications.

Specifications
Capacity 16TB
Standard Model Number ST16000VE004
Interface SATA 6Gb/s
Recording Technology CMR
Drive Design Helium

Features and Performance
Drive Bays Supported Unlimited
AI Channels 32
AI Real Time Capture Events/Sec 1,2 Up to 120
AI Real Time Compare Events/Sec 1,2 Up to 96
HD Cameras Supported3 Up to 64
RV Sensors Yes
Max Data Transfer Rate (MB/s) 285/272
Cache (MB) 512MB/s

Reliability/Data Integrity

Tarnish Resistant Yes
Load/Unload Cycles 600,000
Nonrecoverable Read Errors Rate, Max 1 per 10E15
Power-On Hours per year 8760
Workload Rate Limit (WRL) 4 550
Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) (hours) 2500000hr
Warranty, Limited (years) 5 5
Rescue Data Recovery Services (years) 6 3

Power Management
Startup Current, Typical (12V, A) 2.0A
Average Operating Power 7.8
Idle Power Average (W) 6.3 W
Standby Mode/Sleep Mode, Typical (W) 1.1/1.1W
Voltage Tolerance (5V) ±5%
Voltage Tolerance (12V) ±10%

Environmental/Temperature
Operating Temperature (ambient, min °C) 5°C
Operating Temperature (drive reported, max °C)5 65°C
Nonoperating Temperature (ambient, min / max °C) -40°C

Physical

Height (mm/in) 26. 26.1mm/1.028in
Width (mm/in, max) 26.1mm/1.028in
Depth (mm/in, max) 147.0mm/5.787in
Weight (g/lb, typical) 685g/1.51lb
Carton Unit Quantity 20
Cartons per Pallet / Cartons per Layer 40/8

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