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Description
The ST16000VE002 SkyHawk surveillance hard drive provides Seagate SkyHawk 16TB surveillance storage for continuous DVR and NVR recording. Moreover, it stores high-resolution video from many cameras while supporting constant write activity. Security teams can use this drive when long retention periods and reliable access to recorded footage are essential.
The Seagate ST16000VE002 16TB surveillance hard drive uses a SATA 6 Gb/s interface and Conventional Magnetic Recording. Its 256 MB cache and transfer rate of up to 255 MB/s support responsive recording, search, and playback. The helium-filled 3.5-inch design also supports unlimited drive bays in compatible surveillance systems.
ImagePerfect AI firmware helps the drive manage up to 64 HD camera streams and 32 AI streams. It can capture up to 120 AI events per second and compare up to 96 AI events per second. Therefore, the Seagate SkyHawk 16TB surveillance storage can support video analytics while preserving clear footage during continuous operation. Additionally, rotational vibration sensors help maintain performance in multi-bay systems.
The ST16000VE002 SkyHawk surveillance hard drive has a workload rating of 550 TB per year and a mean time between failures of 2.5 million hours. It supports 8,760 power-on hours per year, 600,000 load and unload cycles, and one nonrecoverable read error per 10E15 bits read. A tarnish-resistant design adds protection for demanding environments.
The drive measures 5.787 by 4.01 by 1.028 inches and weighs 1.477 pounds. It uses about 8 watts during average read and write activity and 5.3 watts while idle.
Thus, it also supports a typical 2.0-amp startup current on the 12-volt rail. A five-year limited warranty and three years of Rescue Data Recovery Services provide added support. This ST16000VE002 SkyHawk surveillance hard drive is a 16 TB surveillance hard drive built for professional security storage.
| Capacity | 16TB |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb / s |
| Recording Technology | CMR |
| Drive Design | Helium |
| Features and Performance | |
|---|---|
| Drive Bays Supported | 16+ |
| AI Channels | 32 |
| AI Real-Time Capture Events / Sec1,2 | Up to 120 |
| AI Real-Time Compare Events / Sec1,2 | Up to 96 |
| HD Cameras Supported3 | 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 | 300000 |
| Non-recoverable 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) | 2,000,000 hr |
| Warranty, Limited (years)5 | 3 |
| Rescue Data Recovery Services (years)6 | 3 |
| Power Management | |
| Startup Current, Typical (12V, A) | 1.8 |
| Average Operating Power (W) | 6.71 W |
| Idling Average (W) | 5.1 W |
| Standby Mode / Sleep Mode, Typical (W) | 1.05 / 1.05 |
| Voltage Tolerance (5 V) | ±5% |
| Voltage Tolerance (12 V) | ±10% |
| Environmental / Temperature | |
| Operating (ambient, min °C) | 5 |
| Operating (drive case, max °C)7 | 70 |
| Non-operating (ambient, min °C) | −40 |
| Physical | |
| Height (mm/in, max) | 1.028 inches (2.61 cm) |
| Width (mm/in, max) | 4.01 inches (10.19 cm) |
| Depth (mm/in, max) | 5.787 inches (14.7 cm) |
| Weight (g/lb, typical) | 1.477 lb (669.96 g) |
1 Events can be human, vehicle, or object capture.
2 Tested and verified using embedded AI NVR – 64-ch HD recording, 16-ch PB. Average picture size ~250 KB
3 1080P, H.265, 25 fps
4 SkyHawk AI surveillance drives are designed for always-on workloads of 550 TB/year. For higher transaction workloads, see Seagate’s enterprise-class drive offerings.
5 Extended warranty options available. Consult your distributor for details.
6 From May 1, 2020, a 3-year Rescue Data Recovery Services plan may be offered in addition to the standard warranty. This is offered for selected regions only. Check with the reseller on availability.
7 Seagate does not recommend operating at sustained extreme temperatures. Operating at higher temperatures will reduce the useful life of the product.
Additional information
| Weight | 3 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7 × 6 × 3 in |
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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.
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