Seagate SkyHawk AI ST18000VE002 | 18 TB SATA 6 Gb/s HARD DRIVE .

The Seagate SkyHawk ST18000VE002 offers a massive 18TB of storage, ideal for systems that require extensive video retention from multiple cameras. This drive is optimized to support up to 64 HD video streams simultaneously, ensuring smooth and uninterrupted recording. It also includes AI-readiness, supporting up to 16 additional AI streams, making it ideal for systems employing video analytics for tasks like facial recognition and object detection. Advanced features like ImagePerfect AI firmware and rotational vibration sensors ensure seamless, long-lasting performance in multi-drive setups.

1. AI Workload Support:
   • Supports up to 16 AI streams for real-time analytics, enabling advanced features like facial recognition, object tracking, and motion detection alongside video recording.
2. ImagePerfect AI Firmware:
   • Features ImagePerfect AI firmware, which ensures smooth video recording with no dropped frames, even under heavy workloads or in AI-driven environments.
3. Durability and Reliability:
   • Highly reliable with an MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) rating of up to 2.5 million hours, ensuring long-lasting performance and consistent uptime in critical surveillance setups.
4. Vibration Resistance:
   • Equipped with rotational vibration (RV) sensors, reducing the impact of vibration in multi-drive environments, ensuring stable performance and protecting data integrity.
5. Energy Efficiency:
   • Designed for low power consumption, reducing operating costs in large-scale deployments while maintaining high performance.
6. SATA Interface:
   • Utilizes a SATA 6Gb/s interface for fast and reliable data transfer, improving access to recorded footage and enhancing system responsiveness.
7. Large Cache:
   • Features a 256MB cache, improving data retrieval speeds and system efficiency, especially when handling large volumes of video data.
8. Seagate Rescue Data Recovery Services:
   • Includes Seagate Rescue Data Recovery Services, providing an extra layer of protection against data loss due to mechanical issues or accidental deletion.
9. Operating Conditions:
   • Engineered for versatile operation in diverse environments, capable of functioning efficiently in both indoor and outdoor setups, withstanding temperature fluctuations.
10. Warranty:
    • Comes with a 3-year limited warranty, offering coverage for defects and ensuring long-term reliability.

Applications:

• Perfect for large-scale, continuous surveillance setups in commercial, industrial, and municipal settings.
• Suited for AI-enabled NVR systems in applications such as smart cities, traffic monitoring, retail security, and banking.