Seagate SkyHawk AI 16TB 3.5" SATA 6Gb/s Internal SSD

The Seagate ST16000VE004 is a hard drive that provides 16TB of capacity in a 3.5 inch form factor and connects through a SATA 6Gb/s interface. Designed for AI-enabled surveillance, it uses a 512MB cache to keep pace with up to 64 high-definition camera streams while it simultaneously handles 16 AI analytics streams. Security teams responsible for airports, casinos, smart cities, and other sites that operate around the clock can rely on its ImagePerfect AI firmware to minimise dropped frames during continuous recording.

A helium-sealed enclosure helps the drive draw only 7.8 watts on average, which eases heat buildup and lowers energy costs in dense racks. Integrated rotational-vibration sensors monitor and adjust performance, so the drive stays on track even when it sits alongside many others in a multi-bay network video recorder. A workload rating of 550 terabytes per year confirms it is built for the heavy read and write demands typical of modern surveillance environments.

Seagate includes a three-year Rescue Data Recovery service, adding an extra layer of protection for footage that may need to be retained for compliance or evidence. Whether you are expanding an existing NVR, building a new server for edge analytics, or equipping an AI inference appliance, the SkyHawk AI platform provides the capacity, resilience, and efficiency that round-the-clock video workloads require.

• 16TB capacity using conventional magnetic recording
• Supports up to 64 HD video streams plus 16 AI analytics streams
• ImagePerfect AI firmware maintains video integrity during 24/7 operation
• Rated for 550TB of workloads each year
• Helium-sealed design draws an average of 7.8 W to reduce heat and power costs
• Rotational vibration sensors maintain consistent performance in multi-bay enclosures
• SATA 6Gb/s interface with 512MB cache for high throughput
• Three-year Rescue Data Recovery service included