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Silver 3.5 inch internal hard drive with SATA connectors and circuit board visible

Seagate

Seagate SkyHawk AI ST20000VE002 20TB 7200 RPM 256MB SATA 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-0SVD-NQ35Z MPN ST20000VE002

20 TB, 7200 RPM CMR drive built for video surveillance with ImagePerfect AI firmware supporting 64 HD and 32 AI streams

  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity20TB
  • Recording TechnologyCMR
  • RPM7200 RPM
  • Cache256MB
  • FeaturesImagePerfect AI firmware delivers zero dropped frames while
  • 20 TB capacity stores weeks of 4K surveillance footage
  • 7200 RPM with 256 MB cache sustains 64 HD video streams
  • ImagePerfect AI firmware prevents dropped frames across 32 AI streams
  • CMR recording technology rated for 550 TB per year workload
  • SkyHawk Health Management plus 3-year Rescue plan with 95% recovery rate

SkyHawk AI 20TB surveillance drive

This 3.5 inch internal hard drive uses a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and spins at 7200 RPM with 256MB cache. It is built for continuous video surveillance workloads and uses CMR recording technology. The ImagePerfect AI firmware is designed to deliver zero dropped frames under heavy loads.

Suited for multi-stream AI recording.

The drive supports up to 64 HD video streams and 32 AI streams simultaneously, making it a fit for large-scale network video recorders with analytics. Buyers who need a drive for desktop applications, gaming libraries or occasional backups should consider a different model class. The 550TB per year workload rating and 2M hour MTBF target constant write scenarios rather than mixed use.

SATA 6.0Gb/s interface decides compatibility

Your system must provide a standard SATA data and power connection for this 3.5 inch drive. The physical dimensions are 146.99mm length, 101.85mm width and 26.11mm height, so the drive bay must accommodate that form factor. No other interface type is supported on this model.

Highlights

  • 20 TB capacity stores weeks of 4K surveillance footage
  • 7200 RPM with 256 MB cache sustains 64 HD video streams
  • ImagePerfect AI firmware prevents dropped frames across 32 AI streams
  • CMR recording technology rated for 550 TB per year workload
  • SkyHawk Health Management plus 3-year Rescue plan with 95% recovery rate

Specifications

BrandSeagate
SeriesSkyHawk AI
ModelST20000VE002
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity20TB
Recording TechnologyCMR
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.
Rescue Data Recovery Services. SkyHawk AI comes with extra peace of mind for any mechanical, accidental, or natural disaster. With a 95% success rate of in-house recovery, Seagate has your back with a 3-year included Rescue Services plan.
SkyHawk Health Management actively helps protect your video storage by focusing on prevention, intervention, and recovery opt
UsageFor Video Surveillance
Form Factor3.5"
Height (maximum)26.11mm
Width (maximum)101.85mm
Length (maximum)146.99mm
Shipping weight0.68 kg
Package size178 × 127 × 38 mm

Questions about this item

How much power does the 7200 RPM 20TB drive draw during continuous operation?

The drive is rated for a 550TB per year workload and 2M hours MTBF, with ImagePerfect AI firmware maintaining zero dropped frames across 64 HD video streams and 32 AI streams.

Does the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface require a specific controller or backplane to support 64 HD streams?

The SATA 6.0Gb/s interface connects to standard controllers; the 256MB cache and ImagePerfect AI firmware handle the 64 HD and 32 AI streams without dropped frames.

Will the 3.5" 26.11mm height fit in my existing surveillance enclosure alongside older drives?

The drive measures 146.99mm long, 101.85mm wide and 26.11mm high, matching the standard 3.5" form factor used in most surveillance enclosures.

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