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Seagate ST20000VE003 20TB Video-Optimized Storage
Technical Specification
- Make: Seagate
- Model code: ST20000VE003
- 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 | ST20000VE003 |
| Series | SkyHawk AI Series |
| Storage type | HDD |
| Capacity | 20 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 ST20000VE003, an elite 3.5-inch hard drive optimized for AI-enabled surveillance solutions. Engineered for top-tier security environments, it features ImagePerfect™ AI firmware that ensures superior image integrity and seamless AI workload support.
Key Advantages
- Supports up to 32 AI streams and records flawlessly from up to 64 HD cameras.
- Robust performance with a workload rating of 550 TB/year, tripling that of standard surveillance drives.
- Advanced vibration management for sustained performance in 16+ bay network video recorders (NVR).
- SkyHawk Health Management enhances protection with prevention, intervention, and recovery options.
- RAID RapidRebuild™ expedites volume rebuilds by three times.
- 1.5 million hours MTBF and a 3-year limited warranty lower total cost of ownership and improve reliability.
Ideal Use Cases
Designed for dense NVR environments, the Seagate SkyHawk AI ST20000VE003 is perfect for businesses requiring intensive video analytics. It is most suitable for use in AI-enabled NVR systems and traditional video surveillance setups, where handling heavy workloads is essential.
With optional 2-year Rescue Data Recovery Services, the SkyHawk AI drive ensures unparalleled data protection, providing secure access to Seagate's industry-leading data recovery labs.
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