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Silver 3.5 inch bare SATA hard drive with green label

Seagate

Seagate SkyHawk AI ST18000VE002 18 TB 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-5VWX-NGYCB MPN ST18000VE002

An 18 TB 3.5" SATA drive built for AI surveillance, handling 64 HD and 32 AI streams at 7200 RPM with 256 MB cache

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity18TB
  • NAND Flash Memory TypeHard Drive
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Cache256MB

Options 18TB

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • 18 TB capacity stores weeks of 4K surveillance footage
  • 64 HD and 32 AI streams handled simultaneously by ImagePerfect AI firmware
  • 7200 RPM with 256 MB cache sustains heavy write workloads without dropped frames
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface fits standard 3.5" NVR bays
  • 550 TB per year workload rating and 90% data-recovery success rate protect critical video evidence

Surveillance storage purpose

The Seagate SkyHawk AI ST18000VE002 is an 18 TB 3.5" internal hard drive built for network video recorders that run artificial intelligence analytics at the edge. Its ImagePerfect AI firmware is tuned to deliver zero dropped frames while handling heavier surveillance workloads. The SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and 256 MB cache support continuous write-heavy operation.

Best fit and limits

This drive suits installers who need to record up to 64 HD video streams and 32 AI streams simultaneously in a single NVR appliance. It is not for builders who need a boot drive for general-purpose computing or for arrays that require a different interface protocol. The 550 TB per year workload rating and 2M hour MTBF target write-intensive surveillance duty rather than random mixed workloads.

Deciding specification

The 18 TB capacity combined with SkyHawk AI firmware determines whether this drive matches the retention and stream-count requirements of your NVR. If the recorder demands more than 32 concurrent AI streams or a higher annual write budget, a different capacity or class will be needed.

Highlights

  • 18 TB capacity stores weeks of 4K surveillance footage
  • 64 HD and 32 AI streams handled simultaneously by ImagePerfect AI firmware
  • 7200 RPM with 256 MB cache sustains heavy write workloads without dropped frames
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface fits standard 3.5" NVR bays
  • 550 TB per year workload rating and 90% data-recovery success rate protect critical video evidence

Specifications

BrandSeagate
SeriesSkyHawk AI
ModelST18000VE002
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity18TB
NAND Flash Memory TypeHard Drive
RPM7200 RPM
Cache256MB
FeaturesImagePerfect AI firmware delivers zero dropped frames while supporting heavier workloads.
Versatile capabilities intelligently adapt to the scale of your AI environment, supporting up to 64 HD video streams and 32 AI streams.
Rest easy with three years of Rescue Data Recovery Services, offering an industry-leading 90% success rate against unexpected data loss from power outages, natural disasters, user error, viruses and more.
SkyHawk Health Management actively helps protect your surveillance storage by focusing on prevention, intervention, and recovery options1 Included RAID RapidRe
UsageFor Video Surveillance
Form Factor3.5"
Shipping weight0.91 kg
Package size150 × 107 × 23 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I decide which capacity of the SkyHawk AI drive to choose?

This model provides 18TB of storage, designed for surveillance systems that record up to 64 HD video streams and 32 AI streams simultaneously.

What does the 7200 RPM speed mean for my NVR in daily use?

The 7200 RPM spindle speed combined with 256MB cache enables the drive to sustain the heavy write workloads required for zero dropped frames across multiple high-definition camera feeds.

What does the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface limit in practice?

The SATA 6.0Gb/s connection caps the maximum transfer rate at 6.0Gb/s, which is the standard ceiling for this interface when installed in a compatible 3.5-inch drive bay.

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