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Seagate

Seagate SkyHawk AI 10TB 3.5" SATA 256MB internal hard drive

SKU CH-HR9H-4NA5Z

Purpose-built 3.5" SATA drive for AI surveillance, supporting 64 HD cameras and 32 AI streams with a 550TB/year workload rating

  • Purpose-built for AI surveillance with ImagePerfect AI firmware
  • Handles 32 AI streams and 64 HD camera streams simultaneously
  • 550 TB per year workload rating for heavy footage
  • 2 million hours MTBF improves total cost of ownership
  • Includes three years of in-house Rescue Data Recovery Services

AI surveillance storage

The Seagate SkyHawk AI 10TB drive is built for AI-enabled DVR and NVR systems that record around the clock. It supports up to 64 HD camera streams and 32 simultaneous AI streams for deep-learning analytics. The 3.5 inch SATA form factor fits standard desktop drive bays and connects with a 6 Gb/s interface. A 256 MB cache helps sustain the heavy random-read demands of video analytics.

Sustained 24×7 workloads

The drive carries a 550 TB per year workload rating, more than three times higher than standard surveillance-optimised drives. ImagePerfect AI firmware is tuned to maintain image integrity during continuous random-read operations. A 2 million hour MTBF rating underpins the design for non-stop operation. This combination targets environments where cameras and AI inference run without downtime.

Build and daily implications

The 3.5 inch SATA connector allows direct installation in most recorder chassis or external enclosures without adapters. Retail or OEM packaging may vary, but the drive itself is identical. A three-year in-house Rescue Data Recovery Services plan is included, providing recovery support if mechanical failure occurs. The high workload rating and MTBF reduce the frequency of drive swaps in large camera deployments.

Highlights

  • Purpose-built for AI surveillance with ImagePerfect AI firmware
  • Handles 32 AI streams and 64 HD camera streams simultaneously
  • 550 TB per year workload rating for heavy footage
  • 2 million hours MTBF improves total cost of ownership
  • Includes three years of in-house Rescue Data Recovery Services

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How much power and heat should I expect from the 10 TB SkyHawk AI running 24×7?

The drive is rated for a 550 TB yearly workload, which is three times higher than standard surveillance drives, and its ImagePerfect AI firmware is tuned for continuous random read performance.

Does the SkyHawk AI need anything beyond a standard SATA connection to work?

It connects through a regular SATA 6 Gb/s port and uses the 256 MB cache for low-latency caching, so no extra controller or adapter is required.

Can the 10 TB SkyHawk AI share the same SATA controller with my existing 3.5-inch surveillance drives?

Yes, it uses the standard SATA interface and fits in any 3.5-inch bay, allowing it to operate alongside older drives on the same controller.

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