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Seagate

Seagate ST10000VE0008 SkyHawk AI 10TB 7200 RPM 256MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-QM04-GQKSV MPN ST10000VE0008

A 10TB 7200 RPM surveillance drive with ImagePerfect AI firmware supporting 64 HD streams and 32 AI streams for heavy AI workloads

  • Total capacity10 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory256 MB
  • Max height26.11 mm
  • ImagePerfect AI firmware prevents dropped frames while recording 64 HD streams
  • Handles 550 TB yearly workload — three times standard surveillance drives
  • 256 MB cache and 7200 RPM speed sustain 32 simultaneous AI analytics streams
  • Advanced vibration management maintains performance in 16-plus bay NVR enclosures
  • 2 million-hour MTBF rating backs long-term reliability in always-on surveillance systems

SkyHawk AI 10 TB surveillance drive

The Seagate SkyHawk AI ST10000VE0008 is a 10 TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for AI-enabled video surveillance systems. It spins at 7200 RPM with a 256 MB cache and connects via a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface. ImagePerfect AI firmware is designed to deliver zero dropped frames while handling heavier AI workloads in always-on environments.

Suits multi-bay NVR deployments with AI analytics

This drive supports up to 64 HD video streams and 32 AI streams simultaneously, making it suitable for 16-bay or larger network video recorders running continuous analytics. Advanced vibration management helps sustain performance in dense multi-drive chassis. Buyers needing capacities beyond 10 TB or interfaces other than SATA should consider different product lines.

550 TB per year workload rating

The drive is rated for a 550 TB per year workload, which is more than three times the rating of standard surveillance drives. This specification indicates whether the drive can meet the write endurance demands of a specific always-on AI surveillance installation.

How it compares

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

Price $235.99
Pricier than about 74% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 10 TB
Higher than about 85% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $23.60 per TB
Cheaper than about 90% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineSkyHawk AI
Model nameST10000VE0008
Total capacity10 TB
Recommended useFor Video Surveillance
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
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 weight0.64 kg
Package size145 × 104 × 28 mm

Questions about this item

What sustained workload limit should I expect when this drive runs continuously in an AI surveillance NVR?

The drive is rated for 550 TB per year workload, which is over three times the rating of standard surveillance drives.

How does the drive manage heat and vibration when installed in a 16-bay or larger NVR enclosure?

Advanced vibration management is built in to sustain performance in 16-plus bay systems during always-on operation.

Which host interface and physical bay size must my NVR provide for this 3.5-inch drive?

The drive requires a SATA 6.0 Gb/s port and a standard 3.5-inch drive bay measuring 146.99 mm long, 101.85 mm wide and 26.11 mm high.

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