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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

  • Total capacity18 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Flash memory typeHard Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM

Capacity 18TB

  • 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.

How it compares

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

Price $285.99
Pricier than about 81% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 18 TB
Higher than about 93% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $15.89 per TB
Cheaper than about 95% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineSkyHawk AI
Model nameST18000VE002
Total capacity18 TB
Recommended useFor Video Surveillance
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
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 weight0.91 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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