Seagate SkyHawk AI 20TB Surveillance Internal Hard Drive, SATA 6Gb/s, AI-Optimized, 24/7 DVR/NVR Storage – ST20000VE003

The Seagate SkyHawk AI 20TB Surveillance Internal Hard Drive (ST20000VE003) is designed for advanced security systems with AI-powered analytics. Built for 24/7 operation, it delivers reliable performance for DVR and NVR environments handling multiple high-resolution video streams.

Optimized for surveillance workloads, this HDD supports AI-enabled systems, ensuring smooth recording, playback, and intelligent video analysis. With SATA 6Gb/s interface, it provides stable data transfer and efficient storage performance for large-scale security setups.

The 20TB capacity allows storage of extensive video footage, making it ideal for enterprise surveillance, smart security systems, and high-channel-count NVRs. Engineered for durability and consistent operation, the SkyHawk AI drive is a dependable choice for mission-critical surveillance storage.

General

• Capacity: 20TB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Recording Technology: CMR
• Drive Design: Helium

Features & Performance

• Drive Bays Supported: Unlimited
• AI Channels: 32
• AI Real-Time Capture Events/Sec: Up to 120
• AI Real-Time Compare Events/Sec: Up to 96
• HD Cameras Supported: Up to 64
• RV Sensors: Yes
• Max Sustained Transfer Rate: 285 MB/s (272 MiB/s)
• Cache: 512MB

Reliability / Data Integrity

• Tarnish Resistant: Yes
• Load/Unload Cycles: 600,000
• Nonrecoverable Read Errors Rate: 1 per 10^15
• Power-On Hours per Year: 8760
• Workload Rate Limit: 550
• MTBF: 2,500,000 hours
• Warranty: 5 years
• Rescue Data Recovery: 3 years

Power

• Startup Current: 2.0A (12V)
• Average Read/Write Power: 8.2W
• Idle Power: 6.3W
• Standby/Sleep: 1.1W / 1.1W
• Voltage Tolerance:
  • 5V: ±5%
  • 12V: ±10%

Environmental

• Operating Temperature: 10°C to 65°C
• Non-operating Temperature: -40°C

Physical

• Height: 26.1 mm (1.028 in)
• Width: 101.85 mm (4.010 in)
• Depth: 147.0 mm (5.787 in)
• Weight: 685 g (1.51 lb)

Packaging

• Units per Carton: 20
• Cartons per Pallet / Layer: 40 / 8