The Seagate SkyHawk AI hard drive is a high-performance internal hard drive specifically designed for video surveillance systems with artificial intelligence (AI). It provides reliable storage space for network video recorders (NVRs) and supports both conventional surveillance recording and demanding AI analytics workloads. Thanks to its unique ImagePerfect AI firmware, it can simultaneously record up to 64 HD cameras and up to 32 additional AI streams without any frame loss – a crucial advantage for modern security solutions with real-time video analytics.

The SkyHawk AI hard drive is designed for continuous 24/7 operation and can handle heavy workloads, making it ideal for professional surveillance systems, corporate networks, and demanding security environments. With a SATA interface, fast 7200 RPM rotational speed, large capacity options, and robust error and temperature management, it represents a future-proof storage unit that delivers stable performance even under continuous load.

Additionally, the SkyHawk AI hard drive integrates intelligent monitoring features such as Seagate Health Management for early error and data integrity monitoring, which not only increases reliability but also extends the drive's lifespan. This hard drive is the ideal choice for anyone seeking a reliable, AI-enabled storage solution for video surveillance and edge analytics applications.

• Technical data
  • Interface: SATA 6 Gbit/s
  • Recording technology: CMR
  • Drive design: Air, Helium
• Features and performance
  • Supported drive bays: Unlimited
  • AI channels: 32
  • AI-based real-time event capture per second: Up to 120
  • AI-based real-time event comparison per second: Up to 96
  • HD camera support: Up to 64
  • RV sensors: Yes
  • Maximum continuous data transfer rate OD (MB/s, MiB/s): Up to 255
  • Cache (MB): 256 MB
• Reliability/Data integrity
  • Tarnish resistant: Yes
  • Parking and starting the read/write heads: 600,000
  • Maximum rate of uncorrectable read errors: 1 per 10E15
  • Operating hours per year: 8,760
  • Maximum Workload Rate (WRL): 550
  • Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF, in hours): 2,000,000 hours
  • Limited warranty (years): 5
  • Rescue services for data recovery (years): 3
• Energy management
  • Inrush current, typical (12 V, A): 2.0 A
  • Voltage tolerance (5 V): ± 5 %
  • Voltage tolerance (12 V): ±10 %
• Environment/Temperature
  • During operation (ambient min. °C): 5 °C
  • Operating temperature (reported by the drive, max. °C): 65 °C
  • Out of service (ambient, min. °C): -40 °C