Seagate SkyHawk AI 12TB 3.5" Surveillance HDD 7200RPM SATA III, 512MB Cache
Supports 64 HD Cameras & 32 AI Streams | 260MB/s Transfer Speed | 2M Hours MTBF | RV Sensors for NVRs
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Seagate SkyHawk AI 3.5-inch 12TB Serial ATA III Internal Hard Drive ST12000VE003Checked Today
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Seagate SkyHawk AI 12TB 3.5" Surveillance HDD 7200RPM SATA III, 512MB Cache
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Description
When it comes to keeping a close eye on things-whether it's your business premises, warehouse, or high-security facility-you need a drive that doesn't blink. Enter the Seagate SkyHawk AI 12TB, the surveillance-optimised hard drive designed specifically for AI-enabled NVRs. Built on Seagate's legacy of reliability and innovation, this drive does more than just store footage-it works overtime to ensure nothing slips through the cracks.
With a massive 12TB capacity, it's tailor-made for heavy-duty, 24/7 video workloads. It supports up to 64 HD cameras and 32 AI streams simultaneously, making it ideal for smart surveillance systems. Equipped with Rotational Vibration (RV) sensorsand AI-enhanced firmware, this drive not only processes video data seamlessly but also learns and adapts for optimal performance. It's not just a hard drive-it's your surveillance system's most trusted watchdog.
If you want non-stop peace of mind and performance you can count on, SkyHawk AI is more than up for the task.
Features:
- Purpose-Built for Surveillance: Optimised for 24/7 workloads in NVR and AI-enabled environments
- AI Stream Ready: Supports up to 32 AI streams and 64 HD camera feeds without breaking a sweat
- Massive Capacity: Store weeks (or even months) of footage with a cavernous 12TB storage space
- RV Sensors: Minimises vibration in multi-bay systems for consistent performance
- Enhanced Reliability: 2 million hours MTBF and 600,000 start/stop cycles for long-term dependability
- Fast & Efficient: 512MB buffer and sustained transfer speeds up to 260MB/s
- Energy Smart: Intelligent power management keeps energy usage low without sacrificing performance
Specifications:
- Model Number: ST12000VE003
- Capacity: 12TB
- HDD Type: 3.5" SATA III Surveillance HDD
- Interface: Serial ATA III (6 Gb/s)
- Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
- Buffer Size: 512MB
- Sustained Transfer Rate: Up to 260MB/s
- MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures): 2,000,000 hours
- Start/Stop Cycles: 600,000
- Number of AI Channels Supported: 32
- Max Number of Cameras Supported: 64
- Uncorrectable Bit Error Rate (UBER): < 1 per 10 bits read
- Rotational Vibration Sensors: Yes
- Operating Temperature: 0 C to 65 C
- Power Consumption (Typical): 7.72W
- Power Consumption (Idle): 3.5W
- Power Consumption (Standby): 1W
- Operating Voltage: 5V / 12V
- Start-up Current: 2A
What's in the box
1 x Seagate SkyHawk AI 12TB Surveillance Hard Drive (ST12000VE003)
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