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Seagate ST20000VE002 20TB Video-Optimized Storage
Technical Specification
- Make: Seagate
- Model code: ST20000VE002
- Series: SkyHawk AI Series
- Storage type: HDD
- Capacity: 20 TB
A 20TB 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 | ST20000VE002 |
| Series | SkyHawk AI Series |
| Storage type | HDD |
| Capacity | 20 TB |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Cache | 256 MB |
| Length | 147 |
| Width | 102 |
| Height | 26 |
| Weight | 680 |
| AFR / MTBF | 2.5M hours (MTBF) |
| Average operating power | 7.72 |
Product description
Seagate SkyHawk AI ST20000VE002: Advanced Surveillance Storage Solution
Optimize your surveillance system with the Seagate SkyHawk AI ST20000VE002 hard drive. This 3.5-inch drive is custom-engineered for AI-enabled surveillance applications, ensuring top-notch performance in always-on environments. Powered by ImagePerfect™ AI firmware, it supports 32 additional AI streams while efficiently handling footage from up to 64 HD cameras.
Key Features
- ImagePerfect™ AI firmware for enhanced image integrity
- Designed for workloads of 550 TB/year, tripling the workload capacity of standard surveillance drives
- Advanced vibration management for stable performance in 16+ bay NVR systems
- SkyHawk Health Management for proactive data protection with RAID RapidRebuild™
- Offers a 1.5 million-hour MTBF for improved reliability and lower cost of ownership
- Optional 2-year Rescue Data Recovery Services for unparalleled data security
Ideal Use Cases
The SkyHawk AI is an ideal choice for network video recorders (NVRs) and AI-enabled NVR systems, providing the reliability and capacity needed for demanding video analytics and traditional recording environments.
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