
ST12000VE001
Original price was: $1,065.99.$638.95Current price is: $638.95.Ea.
Seagate SkyHawk AI ST12000VE001 12TB Surveillance Hard Drive
- 12TB capacity with SATA 6Gb/s interface
- 7200 RPM, 256MB cache, and CMR technology
- Supports up to 64 HD camera streams and 32 AI streams
- Rotational-vibration sensors for multi-bay systems
- Five-year limited warranty and three years of Rescue services
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Description
The Seagate SkyHawk AI ST12000VE001 is a 12TB surveillance hard drive built for constant recording in supported DVR and NVR systems. Its high-capacity design supports long video retention needs while providing reliable storage for security systems that run around the clock.
In addition, a SATA 6Gb/s interface, 7200 RPM spindle speed, and 256MB cache support smooth recording and playback. Conventional Magnetic Recording technology delivers steady write results during heavy workloads. The helium-sealed 3.5-inch design also helps the drive operate well in high-capacity surveillance systems.
Moreover, ImagePerfect AI firmware enables the ST12000VE001 to handle up to 64 HD camera streams and 32 additional AI streams. This support makes the drive useful for systems using video analytics alongside standard recording. Built-in rotational-vibration sensors help keep recording steady in multi-bay enclosures where vibration from nearby drives can affect stable operation.
As a result, the Seagate 12TB AI surveillance hard drive carries a workload rating of up to 550TB per year and a mean time between failures rating of two million hours. These ratings support heavy DVR and NVR storage use without relying on an ordinary desktop drive. SkyHawk Health Management gives supported systems drive-health monitoring that can help identify developing storage issues.
For added protection, the Seagate SkyHawk ST12000VE001 includes a five-year limited warranty and three years of Rescue Data Recovery Services. Its 12TB capacity, surveillance firmware, vibration protection, and constant-duty design make it a good choice for security jobs. The drive gives installers reliable storage for high-resolution video, AI analytics, and long recording schedules in supported surveillance recorders.
Before installation, confirm that the recorder supports a 12TB SATA drive and the required bay format. Proper ventilation, current recorder firmware, and proper drive handling help protect reliable operation throughout the storage system’s service life.
| Capacity | 12TB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Recording Technology | CMR |
| Drive Design | Helium |
| Features and Performance | |
|---|---|
| Drive Bays Supported | 16+ |
| 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 OD (MB/s) | 250MB/s |
| Cache (MB) | 256 |
| Reliability/Data Integrity | |
| Tarnish Resistant | Yes |
| Load/Unload Cycles | 300,000 |
| Nonrecoverable Read Errors Rate, Max | 1 per 10E15 |
| Power-On Hours per year | 8760 |
| Workload Rate Limit (WRL) | 550 |
| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) (hours) | 2,000,000hr |
| Warranty, Limited (years) | 3 |
| Rescue Data Recovery Services (years) | 3 |
| Power Management | |
| Startup Current, Typical (12V, A) | 1.8 |
| Average Operating Power (W) | 6.9W |
| Idle Average (W) | 4.9W |
| Standby Mode/Sleep Mode, Typical (W) | 1.2/1.2 |
| Voltage Tolerance (5V) | ±5% |
| Voltage Tolerance (12V) | ±10% |
| Environmental/Temperature | |
| Operating (ambient, min °C) | 41°F (5°C) |
| Operating (drive case, max °C) | 150°F (70°C) |
| Nonoperating (ambient, min °C) | -40 °F (-40°C) |
| Physical | |
| Height (mm/in, max) | 1.028inches (2.61 cm) |
| Width (mm/in, max) | 4.01inches (10.19 cm) |
| Depth (mm/in, max) | 5.787inches (14.7 cm) |
| Weight (g/lb, typical) | 1.521 lb (0.69 kg) |
| Carton Unit Quantity | 20 |
| Cartons per Pallet/Cartons per Layer | 40/8 |
Additional information
| Weight | 3 lbs |
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| Dimensions | 7 × 6 × 3 in |
Brand
Seagate
eagate supplies reliable storage for continuous video recording in residential, business, and commercial surveillance systems. Seagate SkyHawk hard drives are purpose-built for security applications that require dependable recording and video retention. These drives support compatible DVR hard drives and NVR hard drives applications across a wide range of surveillance installations.
Seagate SkyHawk hard drives are available in different capacities to support various camera counts and retention needs. Purpose-built DVR hard drives provide storage for compatible digital video recorders, while NVR hard drives support compatible network video recording systems. These storage options help maintain recorded footage for monitoring, review, and security investigations.
Collsam Security provides Seagate surveillance storage for professional security projects. Available solutions support new surveillance installations, storage upgrades, system expansion, and replacement drives for compatible recording equipment that requires reliable, continuous video storage.



























