SEAGATE SkyHawk AI 12TB 3.5-inch SATA III Surveillance HDD

Description

Overview

The SEAGATE SkyHawk AI 12TB is a video‑optimised 3.5‑inch internal hard drive intended for network video recorders (NVRs) and AI‑enabled surveillance systems. SkyHawk AI firmware (ImagePerfect AI) and SkyHawk Health Management help prevent dropped frames and protect recorded footage while supporting simultaneous recording and on‑device AI analytics.

Seagate supplies the 12TB SkyHawk AI in multiple standard model revisions (for example ST12000VE003 and ST12000VE001); capacity‑specific cache and some electrical/weight figures differ by model — check the exact model number before ordering. Core design and suitability for 24/7 surveillance workloads are documented by Seagate.

Key features

• Capacity: 12TB of formatted storage for large video archives and metadata.
• Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s) for broad compatibility with NVR and server platforms.
• Video and AI optimised: ImagePerfect AI firmware for zero dropped frames with heavy multi‑stream workloads.
• Workload rating: Designed for always‑on surveillance workloads (550 TB/year WRL) and unlimited multi‑bay support.
• Reliability & warranty: MTBF up to 2,500,000 hours and a 5‑year limited warranty; Rescue Data Recovery Services may be available in select regions.
• Multi‑drive readiness: Built‑in rotational vibration (RV) sensors to sustain performance in multi‑bay systems.

For detailed, model‑specific values (cache size, exact weight, power, and sustained transfer rates) refer to the official Seagate SkyHawk AI datasheet and product page linked in the source URLs below.