Seagate Skyhawk AI SATA III 3.5″ Internal Hard Drive – 16TB, Single, 512MB Cache (ST16000VE004)

Seagate SkyHawk AI 16TB Surveillance Internal Hard Drive

Model: ST16000VE004

The Seagate SkyHawk AI 16TB Video Internal Hard Drive is purpose-built for advanced AI-powered video surveillance systems, delivering exceptional reliability, intelligent performance, and uninterrupted recording. Designed specifically for DVR and NVR security camera environments, this enterprise-class HDD ensures zero dropped frames while managing heavy, continuous workloads.

Powered by ImagePerfect™ AI firmware, the SkyHawk AI drive is optimized to support both video recording and real-time AI analytics simultaneously. It intelligently adapts to dynamic surveillance environments, supporting up to 64 HD video streams and 32 AI streams, making it ideal for large-scale security deployments such as smart cities, commercial buildings, transportation hubs, and industrial facilities.

With a massive 16TB storage capacity and a high-performance 512MB cache, this 3.5-inch SATA hard drive enables long-term video retention, fast data access, and smooth multi-stream recording. The SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures reliable and consistent data transfer for modern surveillance systems.

The drive also features SkyHawk Health Management (SHM), which actively monitors drive health to help prevent data loss through proactive alerts, intervention tools, and recovery options. Integrated RAID RapidRebuild technology allows volumes to rebuild up to 3× faster than traditional RAID rebuilds, minimizing downtime and maintaining system integrity.

Built for 24/7 continuous operation, the SkyHawk AI delivers enterprise-grade reliability with an industry-leading 2.5 million hours MTBF and an impressive 550TB/year workload rating, providing more than three times the endurance of standard surveillance hard drives.

To further protect critical data, Seagate includes three years of in-house Rescue Data Recovery Services along with a five-year limited warranty, offering peace of mind for mission-critical surveillance applications.

Key Features & Benefits

• 16TB High-Capacity Storage – Ideal for long-term video retention and AI analytics

• ImagePerfect™ AI Firmware – Ensures zero dropped frames in heavy workloads

• Supports 64 HD Streams + 32 AI Streams – Designed for advanced surveillance systems

• 512MB Cache – Enhances performance and multi-stream efficiency

• SATA 6Gb/s Interface – Stable and reliable data transfer

• SkyHawk Health Management (SHM) – Proactive drive health monitoring and protection

• RAID RapidRebuild – Up to 3× faster rebuild times than traditional RAID

• Enterprise-Class Reliability – 2.5M hours MTBF, 550TB/year workload

• 24/7 Operation – Optimized for continuous recording environments

• Rescue Data Recovery Services – 3 years in-house recovery included

• Five-Year Limited Warranty – Long-term confidence and protection

Ideal Applications

• AI-powered surveillance systems

• DVR and NVR security camera setups

• Smart city infrastructure

• Commercial and industrial security

• Transportation hubs, airports, and campuses

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Seagate

• Series: SkyHawk AI

• Model: ST16000VE004

• Capacity: 16TB

• Form Factor: 3.5-inch

• Interface: SATA 6.0Gb/s

• Cache: 512MB

• Disk Type: Mechanical HDD

• Workload Rating: 550TB/year

• MTBF: 2.5 million hours

• Color: Surveillance AI

• Installation Type: Internal

• Compatible Devices: Desktop, DVR, NVR