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Seagate

Seagate SkyHawk AI ST16000VE000 16TB 3.5" SATA 7200RPM 256MB internal hard drive

SKU CH-QX3K-FQT8H MPN ST16000VE000

A 16 TB internal hard drive built for video-surveillance workloads with a 7200 RPM spindle and 256 MB cache

  • Total capacity16 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Flash memory typeHard Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory256 MB
  • 16TB capacity supports large-scale surveillance recording
  • 7200 RPM spindle speed delivers sustained write performance
  • 256MB cache buffers heavy video streams
  • SATA 6.0Gb/s interface provides high data throughput
  • Designed for video surveillance systems and NVRs

Surveillance storage

The Seagate SkyHawk AI ST16000VE000 is a 16TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for video surveillance systems. It spins at 7200 RPM with a 256MB cache and connects over a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. The drive is designed for continuous operation in network video recorders.

Who it fits and who it does not

It suits installers and integrators who need high-capacity, sustained write performance for surveillance workloads. Builders looking for a primary operating system drive or low-latency random access should consider a different storage type.

Deciding specification

The 16TB capacity combined with the SkyHawk AI firmware tuned for multi-stream video recording is the single figure that determines whether this drive matches the recorder's storage plan.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $367.99
Pricier than about 88% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 16 TB
Higher than about 92% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $23.00 per TB
Cheaper than about 91% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineSkyHawk AI
Model nameST16000VE000
Total capacity16 TB
Recommended useFor Video Surveillance
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency4.16 ms
Storage
Flash memory typeHard Drive
Cache memory256 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Shipping weight0.66 kg
Package size147 × 102 × 28 mm

Questions about this item

What motherboard connector does the 16TB SATA 6.0Gb/s drive need?

A SATA 6.0Gb/s port on the motherboard or controller provides full throughput; the drive also operates on earlier SATA ports at their native rate.

Will the 3.5" 7200RPM mechanism fit in the same drive bay as my current 3.5" drives?

Yes, the standard 3.5" form factor matches existing bays and uses the same SATA data and power cables as other 3.5" drives.

How can I confirm the 256MB cache and 7200RPM spindle are active after installation?

Check the drive properties in the OS or NVR interface — they will report 16TB capacity, 7200RPM rotation speed and a 256MB buffer.

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