The professional SkyHawk AI 16 TB hard drive is optimized for AI video analytics and NVR surveillance systems. It offers zero dropped frames, support for up to 64 HD streams + 32 AI streams, advanced SkyHawk Health Management, and high reliability with a 2.5M-hour MTBF and a 550 TB/year workload.
Seagate SkyHawk AI 16 TB is a top-tier 3.5" HDD designed for demanding AI-enabled surveillance deployments. Thanks to ImagePerfect AI technology, it ensures smooth recording without frame drops even under heavy load and is ideal for AI NVRs, servers, and deep-learning systems.
Proactive SkyHawk Health Management monitors drive status, recommends preventive actions, and simplifies recovery. The RAID RapidRebuild feature significantly accelerates array rebuilds. The drive delivers enterprise-grade reliability with a 2.5 million-hour MTBF and workloads up to 550 TB/year, up to 3× more than typical surveillance HDDs.
- Optimized for AI and video: zero frame loss, stable 24/7 operation.
- Scalable performance: up to 64 HD video streams and 32 AI streams.
- Active data protection: prevention, intervention, and faster recovery thanks to SHM and RAID RapidRebuild.
- Long life and peace of mind: 5-year limited warranty and 3 years of Rescue Data Recovery Services.
Specifications
- Model
- ST16000VE005
- Capacity
- 16 TB
- Form factor
- 3.5"
- Cache
- 512 MB
- Optimization
- AI video analytics and NVR surveillance
- Technology
- ImagePerfect AI
- Health monitoring
- SkyHawk Health Management
- Stream support
- up to 64 HD video streams + 32 AI streams
- MTBF
- 2.5 million hours
- Workload
- 550 TB/year
- RAID features
- RAID RapidRebuild (faster array rebuilds)
- Warranty
- 5-year limited
- Data recovery services
- 3 years of Rescue Data Recovery Services
