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Seagate Skyhawk AI 24TB Video Internal Hard Drive HDD – 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s 512MB Cache for DVR NVR Security Camera System with in-House Rescue Services (ST24000VE002)

Seagate Skyhawk AI 24TB Video Internal Hard Drive HDD

Bottom line: The Seagate Skyhawk AI 24TB Video Internal Hard Drive HDD: 24TB holds 10,000+ hours of video and analytics on a single drive; main trade-off: built for 24x7 video recording, not as a general desktop or gaming drive.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ 24TB holds 10,000+ hours of video and analytics on a single drive
  • ✓ Handles up to 64 HD video streams and 32 AI streams at the same time
  • ✓ 550TB/year workload rating, more than 3x standard surveillance HDDs
  • ✓ 2.5M-hour MTBF plus rotational vibration sensors for multi-bay NVRs
  • ✓ 5-year limited warranty plus 3 years of Rescue Data Recovery Services

Cons

  • ✗ Built for 24x7 video recording, not as a general desktop or gaming drive
  • ✗ More than a small home camera setup without AI analytics needs
  • ✗ Needs a 3.5-inch bay; won't fit laptops or compact builds
  • ✗ SATA 6Gb/s interface is far slower than NVMe SSDs

Manufacturer description

The Seagate SkyHawk AI 24TB (ST24000VE002) is a 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s internal hard drive for AI-enabled NVRs, video servers and analytics appliances that record around the clock. It has a 512MB cache and ImagePerfect AI firmware, which aims for zero dropped frames while handling up to 64 HD video streams and 32 AI streams at once. The reliability ratings are enterprise-class. The drive has a 2.5M-hour MTBF and a 550TB/year workload rating, which is more than 3x that of standard surveillance HDDs. Built-in rotational vibration sensors keep performance steady in multi-bay enclosures. Because it…

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will the SkyHawk AI 24TB work in my NVR or surveillance server?

It is a 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s drive built for AI NVRs, video servers and appliances that run AI analytics. Your NVR needs a 3.5-inch SATA bay and must support 24TB drives, so check the NVR maker's compatibility list before you buy.

How many cameras can this drive handle?

Seagate rates the SkyHawk AI 24TB for up to 64 HD video streams and 32 AI streams at once. ImagePerfect AI firmware is designed to record with zero dropped frames under heavy workloads.

What warranty and data recovery coverage comes with it?

You get a five-year limited product warranty and three years of in-house Rescue Data Recovery Services. Check the product listing for full warranty terms in your region.

Can I use multiple SkyHawk AI drives in a RAID array?

Yes. The drive supports unlimited bays and has rotational vibration sensors that keep performance steady in multi-drive enclosures. RAID RapidRebuild rebuilds volumes up to 3x faster than a traditional RAID rebuild.

How is SkyHawk AI different from a standard surveillance hard drive?

It is rated for a 550TB/year workload, more than 3x a standard surveillance HDD, and a 2.5M-hour MTBF. It also adds ImagePerfect AI firmware, SkyHawk Health Management and support for 32 AI streams for analytics workloads.

Key Features

  • ImagePerfect AI: Delivers zero dropped frames while supporting heavier workloads.
  • Versatile Capabilities: Intelligently adapts to the scale of your AI environment, supporting up to 64 HD video streams and 32 AI streams.
  • SkyHawk Health Management: Actively helps protect your surveillance storage by focusing on prevention, intervention, and recovery options. Includes RAID RapidRebuild—providing 3× faster volume rebuilds over traditional RAID rebuilds.
  • Higher Reliability: Enterprise-class, with 2.5M hours MTBF and a 550TB/year workload rate for more than 3× that of standard surveillance HDDs.
  • Recovery Services & Warranty: Five-year limited product warranty and three-year in-house Rescue Data Recovery Services included.
  • Unlimited multi-bay support helps you meet your growing storage demands.

Full Specifications

BrandSeagate
ColorSURVEILLANCE AI
Model NameST24000VE002
Read Speed250 megabytes_per_second
Unit Count1 Count
Form Factor3.5-inch
Media Speed200-240 MB/s
Model NumberST24000VE002
Built-In MediaHard Drive
Hard-Drive Size24 TB
ImagePerfect AIDelivers zero dropped frames while supporting heavier workloads.
Mfr Part NumberST24000VE002
Number of Items1
Special FeatureData Recovery Service
Vibration/RumbleYes
Installation TypeInternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Transfer Rate285 megabits_per_second
Higher ReliabilityEnterprise-class, with 2.5M hours MTBF and a 550TB/year workload rate for more than 3× that of standard surveillance HDDs.
Additional FeaturesData Recovery Service
Full listing titleSeagate Skyhawk AI 24TB Video Internal Hard Drive HDD – 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s 512MB Cache for DVR NVR Security Camera System with in-House Rescue Services (ST24000VE002)

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