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Seagate SkyHawk AI Surveillance Hard Drive, 3.5 Inch SATA, 7200 rpm, 8 TB to 32 TB
Seagate SkyHawk AI Surveillance Hard Drive, 3.5 Inch SATA, 7200 rpm, 8 TB to 32 TB
Seagate SkyHawk AI Surveillance Hard Drive, 3.5 Inch SATA, 7200 rpm, 8 TB to 32 TB

At a glance

Interface
SATA 6 Gb/s
Form factor
3.5 inch
Rotational speed
7200 rpm
Workload rate
Up to 550 TB/year
Seagate logoModel ST32000VE000Current model

Seagate SkyHawk AI Surveillance Hard Drive, 3.5 Inch SATA, 7200 rpm, 8 TB to 32 TB

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At a glance

Interface
SATA 6 Gb/s
Form factor
3.5 inch
Rotational speed
7200 rpm
Workload rate
Up to 550 TB/year

A 7200 rpm hard drive for 24/7 recording in NVRs that also run AI video analytics, in capacities from 8 TB to 32 TB. Pick more capacity for more cameras or longer retention. Up to 64 HD cameras plus 32 AI streams, 550 TB/year workload.

Available in

32 TB, ST32000VE000, 24 TB, ST24000VE002, 20 TB, ST20000VE004 (512 MB cache, 240 MB/s), 20 TB, ST20000VE003 (512 MB cache, 285 MB/s), 20 TB, ST20000VE002 (256 MB cache), 16 TB, ST16000VE005 (512 MB cache, 240 MB/s), 16 TB, ST16000VE004 (512 MB cache, 285 MB/s), 16 TB, ST16000VE002 (256 MB cache), 12 TB, ST12000VE003 (512 MB cache), 12 TB, ST12000VE001 (256 MB cache), 10 TB, ST10000VE001, 8 TB, ST8000VE001

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Overview

Seagate SkyHawk AI is a hard drive for network video recorders (NVRs) that record around the clock and analyse video with AI at the same time. Choose the capacity from the option above.

Is it right for you?

Choose it for NVRs with built-in AI (face, person or vehicle detection), larger business systems and recorders with many drive bays. For a home or small shop recorder without AI, SkyHawk is usually enough.

How to choose capacity: every camera adds to the amount of video written each day, so more cameras, higher resolution, higher frame rates or a longer history (retention) all need more space. A larger drive keeps more days of footage on the same cameras. The exact number of days depends on resolution, frame rate, compression (H.264 or H.265) and whether the recorder saves continuously or on motion only. Your recorder’s storage calculator gives a figure, or ask our team.

Key features

  • Built for always-on recording with AI analysis running at the same time.
  • Records from up to 64 HD cameras (1080p, H.265, 25 fps) and handles 32 AI streams.
  • Up to 120 AI capture events and 96 compare events per second (human, vehicle or object), measured on an AI NVR.
  • ImagePerfect AI firmware tuned for heavy video workloads.
  • Workload rating of up to 550 TB/year.
  • 7200 rpm and conventional recording (CMR); 256 MB or 512 MB cache depending on the model.
  • Helium-filled design on the 12 TB to 32 TB models, which also carry the higher 2,500,000 hour MTBF rating.
  • No limit on the number of drive bays; rotational vibration (RV) sensors and tarnish-resistant components.
  • SkyHawk Health Management, including RAID RapidRebuild, on recorders that support it.

What else you need

  • A CCTV recorder (NVR or DVR) or video server with a free 3.5 inch SATA bay that accepts the capacity you choose.
  • Cameras and cabling for your system; the drive only stores the video.

Installation

Switch off and unplug the recorder, fit the drive in a free bay and connect the SATA data and power cables. Start the recorder and format (initialise) the drive from its storage menu before recording. Formatting erases anything already on the drive. Then set the recording schedule and turn on overwrite so the oldest footage is replaced when the drive is full.

Software and licences

SkyHawk Health Management works only on recorders that support it. AI features come from the recorder and cameras, not from the drive.

Before you buy

  • Check the largest drive size your recorder accepts. SkyHawk AI has no bay limit, but the recorder sets the maximum capacity per bay.
  • Capacity is in decimal units (1 TB = 1 trillion bytes), so the recorder shows slightly less usable space.
  • Camera counts assume one 1080p stream per camera. 4K cameras, several streams per camera or high bit rates reduce the number of cameras one drive can record.
  • At 12 TB, 16 TB and 20 TB, Seagate makes more than one current model. They differ in cache size, sustained transfer rate and power figures; each is listed as a separate option so you can match an existing drive or a recorder’s compatibility list.
  • Some models have a maximum operating temperature of 60 °C (drive reported), so keep the recorder well ventilated. See the option description.

Technical specifications

Key facts

What is it?
HDD & StorageBrand Seagate, model ST32000VE000
Can SecurityGearHub help with installation?
Setup guidanceManuals, wiring guides and answers to setup questions. On-site work is arranged separately where available. Ask about installation
Which documents are available?
On request. Ask us for the datasheet.
Not stated by the manufacturer
power, PoE, outdoor rating, software, box contents

RelatedDocumentsAll Seagate documents

General

Capacity options
8 TB, 10 TB, 12 TB, 16 TB, 20 TB, 24 TB and 32 TB (two models at 12 TB and three each at 16 TB and 20 TB, differing in cache and transfer rate)
Interface
SATA 6 Gb/s
Form factor
3.5 inch
Recording technology
CMR
Rotational speed
7200 rpm
Workload rate
Up to 550 TB/year
Supported drive bays
Unlimited
Cameras supported
Up to 64 HD (1080p, H.265, 25 fps)
AI streams
32
AI real-time capture events
Up to 120 per second
AI real-time compare events
Up to 96 per second
Tarnish-resistant components
Yes
SkyHawk Health Management
Yes, with compatible recorders
Load/unload cycles
600,000
Non-recoverable read errors
1 per 10^15 bits read (max)
Power-on hours per year
8760
Startup current (12 V, typical)
2.0 A
Drive design
Air (8 TB and 10 TB), helium-filled (12 TB to 32 TB)
Cache
256 MB or 512 MB by model (see capacity option)
Max sustained transfer rate (OD)
240 to 285 MB/s by model
Power, read/write (average)
7.72 to 9 W by model
Power, idle (average)
3.54 to 7.4 W by model
Power, standby and sleep (typical)
1.0 to 1.3 W by model
Voltage tolerance
5 V ±5%, 12 V ±10%

Environment

Rotational vibration sensors
Yes
Non-operating temperature
-40 °C minimum (ambient)
Operating temperature (drive reported)
5 or 10 °C minimum to 60 or 65 °C maximum, by model

Physical

Dimensions (H x W x D)
26.1 x 101.85 x 147 mm
Weight
670 to 720 g by model

Approvals

MTBF
2,000,000 hours (8 TB and 10 TB), 2,500,000 hours (12 TB to 32 TB)
Warranty
Manufacturer warranty under Seagate's terms. How claims work
Product attributes and shipping details
Capacity

32 TB, ST32000VE000, 24 TB, ST24000VE002, 20 TB, ST20000VE004 (512 MB cache, 240 MB/s), 20 TB, ST20000VE003 (512 MB cache, 285 MB/s), 20 TB, ST20000VE002 (256 MB cache), 16 TB, ST16000VE005 (512 MB cache, 240 MB/s), 16 TB, ST16000VE004 (512 MB cache, 285 MB/s), 16 TB, ST16000VE002 (256 MB cache), 12 TB, ST12000VE003 (512 MB cache), 12 TB, ST12000VE001 (256 MB cache), 10 TB, ST10000VE001, 8 TB, ST8000VE001

Questions about this product

How many cameras and AI streams can it handle?

Up to 64 HD cameras (1080p, H.265, 25 fps) and 32 AI streams. Higher resolutions or bit rates lower the camera count.

Which capacity should I choose?

Add up your cameras and how many days of footage you want to keep. More cameras, higher resolution or a longer history need a larger drive. If you are between two sizes, the larger one gives you more days of recording for the same cameras.

How many days of footage will it hold?

It depends on camera count, resolution, frame rate, compression and recording mode. More cameras or a longer history need more capacity. Use your recorder's storage calculator, or ask our team with your camera details.

What is the difference between the models at the same capacity?

At 12 TB, 16 TB and 20 TB there is a 256 MB cache model and one or two 512 MB cache models; the 512 MB models also differ in sustained transfer rate (240 or 285 MB/s) and power draw. All share the same 550 TB/year workload, camera count and AI stream rating. Pick the one on your recorder's compatibility list, or the 512 MB, 285 MB/s model if any is accepted.

Does the drive do the AI analysis?

No. The recorder and cameras run the AI. The drive is built to store video and AI event pictures from up to 32 AI streams at the same time.

Is there a limit on how many drives I can use together?

No. SkyHawk AI supports an unlimited number of drive bays and has rotational vibration sensors.

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