Seagate ST12000VE001

Overview

The Seagate ST12000VE001 is a 12TB internal hard drive designed specifically for surveillance systems that require continuous, reliable recording. It fits into a standard 3.5-inch bay and operates at 7200 RPM, delivering sustained data transfer speeds up to 255 MB/s via a SATA III 6 Gb/s interface. This drive is engineered to handle the demands of multi-camera setups, supporting up to 64 HD video streams and 32 AI analytics streams simultaneously, making it well suited for environments that rely on real-time video analysis and high-capacity storage.

Key features

• High-capacity 12TB storage tailored for multi-stream surveillance recorders, ensuring ample space for extensive video archives.
• Workload rating of 550TB per year supports continuous 24/7 operation, ideal for always-on security systems.
• ImagePerfect AI firmware optimizes data writing to minimize frame loss, preserving video integrity during recording.
• SkyHawk Health Management software monitors drive conditions such as temperature and vibration to prevent failures.
• RapidRebuild technology accelerates RAID array recovery, reducing downtime and protecting critical footage.
• Designed to support up to 64 HD camera feeds and 32 AI analytics streams simultaneously, enabling advanced surveillance capabilities.
• Robust reliability with a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 2.5 million hours and a low annualized failure rate of 0.44%.

Key specs

• Storage capacity: 12TB
• Form factor: 3.5 inch
• Rotational speed: 7200 RPM
• Interface: SATA III 6 Gb/s
• Sustained transfer speed: up to 255 MB/s
• Workload rating: 550TB per year
• Mean time between failures (MTBF): 2.5 million hours
• Annualized failure rate: 0.44%

Connectivity and compatibility

This drive connects via a SATA III interface, providing compatibility with most modern surveillance recorders and network video recorders (NVRs) that support 3.5-inch drives. Its high throughput and capacity make it a strong choice for systems requiring multiple bays and extensive video input streams.

Performance and reliability

Built to operate continuously in demanding surveillance environments, this hard drive balances high capacity with sustained performance. The combination of ImagePerfect AI firmware and SkyHawk Health Management ensures video data is recorded smoothly and the drive remains healthy over long periods. RapidRebuild support further enhances system resilience by enabling quick recovery from RAID failures.

Ideal uses and environments

This model is well suited to large-scale surveillance installations such as campuses, transportation hubs, retail chains, and other sites that require uninterrupted video recording and real-time analytics. It fits well in multi-bay NVRs and supports advanced AI-driven security features, making it a reliable choice for system integrators and IT managers focused on robust video surveillance solutions.

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