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Seagate ST12000VE001 12TB Video-Optimized Storage
Technical Specification
- Make: Seagate
- Model code: ST12000VE001
- Series: SkyHawk AI Series
- Storage type: HDD
- Capacity: 12 TB
A 12TB video-optimized drive designed for NVRs, with artificial intelligence (AI) for edge applications ImagePerfect AI firmware delivers zero dropped frames while supporting heavier workloads Supports up to 64 HD video streams and 32 AI streams SkyHawk Health Management actively helps protect video storage by focusing on prevention, intervention and recovery options Rated for up to 2.5M hours MTBF and a 550 TB/year workload rate Supports video analysis and recording simultaneously with GPU analytics workloads Built-in rotational vibration sensors provide reliable storage for NVR with little lag or downtime Multi-bay support
Read more| Make | Seagate |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Seagate Technology |
| Category | Video Surveillance>Storage |
| Model code | ST12000VE001 |
| Series | SkyHawk AI Series |
| Storage type | HDD |
| Capacity | 12 TB |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Cache | 256 MB |
| Length | 147 |
| Width | 102 |
| Height | 26 |
| Weight | 670 |
| AFR / MTBF | 2.5M hours (MTBF) |
| Average operating power | 8 |
Product description
Introducing the Seagate SkyHawk AI ST12000VE001, the pioneering hard drive crafted specifically for AI-enabled surveillance systems. This trailblazing 12TB hard drive is embedded with the advanced ImagePerfect™ AI firmware, ensuring impeccable image clarity and robust support for AI workloads in always-on surveillance operations.
Key Advantages
- Exceeds standard surveillance drive capability, managing an additional 32 AI streams while simultaneously supporting up to 64 HD cameras.
- Engineered for extensive surveillance workloads, capable of handling up to 550 TB/year, three times that of typical drives.
- Equipped with advanced vibration management to maintain peak performance, particularly in systems with 16 or more bays.
- Comes with SkyHawk Health Management for proactive data protection, including RAID RapidRebuild™ for threefold faster volume restorations.
- Offers impressive reliability, boasting a 1.5 million hour MTBF and backed by a three-year limited warranty.
- Optional Rescue Data Recovery Services safeguards your data with industry-leading success rates.
Ideal Use Cases
The Seagate SkyHawk AI hard drive is designed to excel in AI-enabled network video recorders (NVRs) and comprehensive video analytics environments. It is an optimal choice for both traditional video recording tasks and advanced AI surveillance implementations.
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