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Seagate ST12000VE003 12TB Video-Optimized Storage
Technical Specification
- Make: Seagate
- Model code: ST12000VE003
- 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 | ST12000VE003 |
| Series | SkyHawk AI Series |
| Storage type | HDD |
| Capacity | 12 TB |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Cache | 512 MB |
| Length | 147 |
| Width | 102 |
| Height | 26 |
| Weight | 685 |
| AFR / MTBF | 2.5M hours (MTBF) |
| Average operating power | 7.8 |
Product description
Introducing the Seagate SkyHawk™ AI ST12000VE003, an unparalleled 3.5-inch hard drive optimized for advanced surveillance solutions. Purpose-built to support AI-enabled systems, this drive delivers superior image integrity with the innovative ImagePerfect™ AI firmware, ensuring seamless performance even under demanding workloads.
Key Advantages
- Designed to handle up to 64 high-definition camera setups simultaneously.
- Supports an additional 32 AI streams, enhancing functionality in AI-driven NVR systems.
- Capable of managing heavy video surveillance tasks, with a workload rate limit of 550 TB/year, offering triple the capacity of standard drives.
- Advanced vibration management ensures reliable performance in setups with 16+ bay NVR systems.
- SkyHawk Health Management fortifies data protection with preventive and recovery measures.
- Enhanced reliability provided by a 1.5M-hour MTBF and a three-year limited warranty.
- Optional Rescue Data Recovery Services for top-tier protection and recovery success rates.
Ideal Use Cases
The Seagate SkyHawk AI ST12000VE003 is ideally suited for network video recorders (NVRs) and AI-driven NVR systems, making it a reliable choice for organizations that require continuous video capture and analysis. This drive is adept in both traditional video recording and advanced video analytics tasks, providing robust support for any security infrastructure.
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