Seagate ST8000VE001

Overview

The Seagate ST8000VE001 is an 8TB hard drive designed specifically for network video recorders and AI-driven surveillance systems. It features a 7200 RPM spindle speed and a 256 MB cache, enabling data transfer rates up to 255 MB/s. This drive supports continuous recording from up to 64 HD cameras and can handle 32 simultaneous AI analytics streams, ensuring smooth and reliable video capture and analysis.

Built to operate around the clock, the SkyHawk AI platform combines high capacity with durability and advanced monitoring to keep your surveillance footage safe and accessible. Its SATA III 6 Gb/s interface ensures compatibility with a wide range of modern recording devices.

Key features

• Designed to support high-resolution video recording from multiple cameras without dropped frames
• ImagePerfect AI firmware preserves frame integrity for clearer video and more accurate analytics
• SkyHawk Health Management continuously monitors drive conditions like temperature and vibration, recommending preventive maintenance
• RapidRebuild technology accelerates RAID recovery to minimize downtime after drive replacement
• Advanced vibration control maintains performance in multi-bay enclosures and dense rack environments
• Endurance rating of 550 TB per year supports heavy, continuous write workloads typical in surveillance applications
• Two million-hour mean time between failures (MTBF) ensures long-term reliability for critical security systems

Key specs

• Storage capacity: 8 TB
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Cache size: 256 MB
• Interface: SATA III 6 Gb/s
• Maximum sustained data rate: 255 MB/s
• Supported cameras: up to 64 HD cameras
• AI analytics streams: up to 32 simultaneous streams
• Endurance: 550 TB written per year
• Mean time between failures (MTBF): 2,000,000 hours

Connectivity and compatibility

This hard drive uses a SATA III 6 Gb/s interface, which is widely supported by most modern network video recorders and surveillance systems. Its compatibility with multi-bay NVR enclosures makes it a flexible choice for installations ranging from small retail stores to large corporate campuses and city-wide surveillance networks.

• SATA III interface ensures fast and reliable data transfer
• Compatible with multi-bay NVR enclosures for scalable storage solutions
• Supports integration with AI-driven analytics platforms to offload processing from GPUs

Ideal uses and environments

The Seagate ST8000VE001 is well suited to environments that require continuous, high-capacity video recording and real-time AI analytics. It fits naturally into setups such as retail security systems, corporate campus surveillance, and municipal monitoring hubs. Its durability and health management features reduce maintenance needs, making it a strong choice for security teams managing extensive camera networks.

This drive is a solid option for professionals who need reliable storage that can handle heavy write workloads while maintaining video clarity and system uptime.

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