Seagate ST16000VE004

Overview

The Seagate ST16000VE004 is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive designed specifically for AI-enabled surveillance systems. Offering a massive 16TB capacity and connecting via a SATA 6Gb/s interface, it supports continuous recording from up to 64 high-definition camera streams while simultaneously processing 16 AI analytics streams. Its 512MB cache and ImagePerfect AI firmware work together to minimize dropped frames, ensuring reliable video integrity in demanding environments such as airports, casinos, and smart cities.

Built with a helium-sealed enclosure, this drive operates efficiently with an average power draw of just 7.8 watts, reducing heat generation and energy costs in dense multi-drive setups. Rotational vibration sensors help maintain consistent performance even in multi-bay network video recorders, while a workload rating of 550 terabytes per year confirms its suitability for heavy read and write demands typical of modern surveillance applications.

Key features

• Supports up to 64 HD video streams and 16 AI analytics streams for comprehensive surveillance coverage
• ImagePerfect AI firmware reduces dropped frames during continuous 24/7 recording to maintain video quality
• Helium-sealed design lowers power consumption and heat output, improving reliability in multi-drive environments
• Rotational vibration sensors adjust performance to ensure stability in multi-bay enclosures
• Large 512MB cache enhances data throughput for smooth handling of high-bandwidth video streams
• Workload rating of 550TB per year supports the intense demands of surveillance recording and analytics
• Includes a three-year Rescue Data Recovery service to protect critical footage from data loss

Key specs

• Capacity: 16TB
• Form factor: 3.5 inch
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Cache: 512MB
• Power consumption: average 7.8 watts
• Workload rating: 550 terabytes per year
• Supported video streams: up to 64 HD plus 16 AI analytics streams
• Enclosure: helium-sealed
• Warranty: includes three-year Rescue Data Recovery service

Connectivity and compatibility

This drive connects through a standard SATA 6Gb/s interface, making it compatible with most network video recorders and surveillance servers that support SATA drives. Its design is optimized for multi-bay enclosures where vibration and heat management are critical, ensuring stable operation alongside multiple drives in professional surveillance setups.

Performance and reliability

The combination of ImagePerfect AI firmware and rotational vibration sensors ensures that video streams remain smooth and uninterrupted, even under heavy workloads and in multi-drive environments. The helium-sealed enclosure reduces mechanical wear and heat buildup, extending the drive’s lifespan and maintaining consistent performance over time. This makes it a dependable choice for continuous, around-the-clock surveillance recording and AI analytics.

Ideal uses and environments

This drive is well suited to security teams managing large-scale surveillance systems in airports, casinos, smart cities, and other critical infrastructure sites. It fits well in setups requiring high-capacity storage with reliable video integrity and AI processing capabilities. Whether expanding an existing network video recorder or building a new AI inference appliance, it provides the capacity and durability needed for demanding video workloads.

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