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3.5 inch bare internal hard drive, silver aluminium casing with green label

Seagate

Seagate ST12000VE0008 SkyHawk AI 12TB 7200 RPM 256MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-AGP3-AZ8F7 MPN ST12000VE0008

12 TB surveillance drive with 7200 RPM, 256 MB cache and SATA 6.0 Gb/s supporting 64 HD cameras plus 32 AI streams

  • Total capacity12 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory256 MB
  • ImagePerfect AI firmware delivers zero dropped frames
  • 550 TB/yr enterprise workload rate ensures high reliability
  • Supports 64 HD cameras plus 32 AI streams simultaneously
  • 7200 RPM with 256MB cache for fast data access
  • 12TB capacity in 3.5" form factor for surveillance storage

Surveillance storage drive

The Seagate SkyHawk AI ST12000VE0008 is a 12TB 3.5 inch internal hard drive built for 24×7 video-surveillance workloads. It delivers 7200 RPM spindle speed and 256MB cache through a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. The drive is supplied as a bare unit without accessories.

550 TB per year workload rating

This model is rated for an enterprise-class workload of 550 TB per year, a figure that determines whether it can sustain continuous multi-stream recording without degradation. ImagePerfect AI firmware is designed to deliver zero dropped frames while supporting up to 64 HD cameras and 32 additional AI streams simultaneously.

Suits AI-enabled NVR deployments

The drive suits installers who need a single high-capacity spindle for always-on AI surveillance arrays. Builders who require a different interface, a smaller form factor, or a lower annual workload ceiling should look at other storage options.

How it compares

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

Price $251.99
Pricier than about 77% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 12 TB
Higher than about 90% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $21.00 per TB
Cheaper than about 92% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineSkyHawk AI
Model nameST12000VE0008
Total capacity12 TB
Recommended useFor Video Surveillance
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Mean latency6Gb/s
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 size146 × 102 × 25 mm

Questions about this item

How does the 12TB capacity and 7200 RPM speed perform in a real surveillance NVR?

The 12TB capacity and 7200 RPM speed support continuous 24×7 recording for up to 64 HD cameras while sustaining an enterprise-class 550 TB per year workload rating.

What does the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface cap in practice for this drive?

The SATA 6.0Gb/s interface provides a 6Gb/s average latency ceiling, which the drive's 256MB cache and ImagePerfect AI firmware utilise for sustained multi-stream video writing.

Will the 3.5-inch form factor with 26.11mm height fit my standard drive bay?

Yes, the drive measures 146.99mm long, 101.85mm wide and 26.11mm high, matching the standard 3.5-inch internal drive bay dimensions.

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