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Seagate ST16000VE002 16TB Video-Optimized Storage
Technical Specification
- Make: Seagate
- Model code: ST16000VE002
- Series: SkyHawk AI Series
- Storage type: HDD
- Capacity: 16 TB
A 16TB 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 | ST16000VE002 |
| Series | SkyHawk AI Series |
| Storage type | HDD |
| Capacity | 16 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
The Seagate SkyHawk™ AI ST16000VE002 is a groundbreaking 16TB hard drive, expertly engineered for AI-powered surveillance systems. It features the ImagePerfect™ AI firmware, ensuring optimal image clarity and enhanced support for AI workloads in always-on systems. This drive is capable of managing an additional 32 AI streams while simultaneously recording from up to 64 HD cameras, making it an ideal choice for high-demand surveillance scenarios.
Key Advantages
- Supports 64 HD camera streams with simultaneous 32 AI streams for impeccable surveillance coverage.
- ImagePerfect™ AI firmware enhances image integrity during continuous monitoring.
- Rated for 550TB/year workload, it offers 3× the workload capacity of standard drives.
- Equipped with SkyHawk Health Management for proactive data protection and recovery.
- Features a robust 1.5 million-hour MTBF with a 3-year limited warranty, ensuring reliability and reduced TCO.
- Optional 2-year Rescue Data Recovery Services enhance data security and recovery success.
Ideal Use Cases
Designed for network video recorders (NVR) and AI-enabled NVR systems, the ST16000VE002 excels in environments with heavy surveillance workloads. It is adept at handling both traditional video recording and advanced video analytics, offering sustained performance through advanced vibration management in NVR systems with 16+ bays.
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