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Seagate

Seagate SkyHawk AI ST8000VE001 8TB 7200 RPM 256MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-CJM3-DRT45 MPN ST8000VE001

An 8 TB surveillance drive with 7200 RPM and 256 MB cache supports 64 HD cameras plus 32 AI streams and 550 TB yearly workload

  • Total capacity8 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 8TB

  • ImagePerfect AI firmware prevents dropped frames while recording 64 HD streams and 32 AI streams
  • 8 TB capacity stores weeks of high-resolution surveillance footage from multiple cameras
  • 7200 RPM and 256 MB cache sustain enterprise-class 550 TB per year workload rating
  • SkyHawk Health Management monitors drive health and includes 95 % in-house Rescue Data Recovery
  • SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface fits standard 3.5-inch NVR bays for simple installation

Purpose-built surveillance storage

The Seagate SkyHawk AI ST8000VE001 is an 8TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive engineered for AI-enabled network video recorders. Its SATA 6.0Gb/s interface, 7200 RPM spindle speed and 256MB cache combine with ImagePerfect AI firmware to deliver zero dropped frames across demanding video analytics workloads. SkyHawk Health Management and included Rescue Data Recovery Services add active drive protection and a 95% in-house recovery success rate.

Ideal for AI-driven NVR deployments

This drive suits installers and integrators building or expanding surveillance systems that require up to 64 HD camera streams plus 32 concurrent AI streams. It is rated for enterprise-class 550TB per year workload rates, making it reliable for continuous write-intensive recording. Buyers who need a general-purpose desktop drive or a boot drive for a standard PC will find the firmware optimisation and workload rating mismatched to those roles.

SATA 6.0Gb/s interface requirement

The drive connects via a standard SATA 6.0Gb/s port and draws power from a conventional SATA power connector. Systems lacking an available SATA data port or matching power lead cannot install this drive without additional adapters or controller cards. Physical dimensions of 146.99mm length, 101.85mm width and 26.11mm height must also fit the target drive bay or enclosure.

How it compares

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

Price $267.99
Pricier than about 79% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 8 TB
Higher than about 80% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $33.50 per TB
Cheaper than about 78% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineSkyHawk AI
Model nameST8000VE001
Total capacity8 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)
Max height26.11 mm
Maximum width101.85 mm
Maximum length146.99 mm
Shipping weight0.73 kg
Package size152 × 102 × 25 mm

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Questions about this item

Should I choose the 8TB SkyHawk AI or a larger capacity for my AI NVR?

The 8TB model supports up to 64 HD cameras and 32 AI streams, matching the series specification. Larger capacities in the same line go up to 18TB if you need more retention time.

How does the 7200 RPM speed affect real-world recording with 64 cameras?

7200 RPM combined with 256MB cache and ImagePerfect AI firmware delivers zero dropped frames while handling 64 HD video streams plus 32 AI streams simultaneously.

Will the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface limit performance in my NVR?

SATA 6.0Gb/s provides ample bandwidth for the sustained workloads of surveillance recording, rated at 550TB per year for this drive class.

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