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Silver 3.5 inch SATA hard drive with green label

Seagate

Seagate ST10000VE0004 SkyHawk AI 10TB 3.5" SATA 256MB

SKU CH-D9CB-PSQWA MPN ST10000VE0004

Surveillance-optimised 10 TB 3.5" SATA drive with 256 MB cache, ImagePerfect AI firmware for 24×7 recording from up to 64 HD cameras plus 16 AI streams, 550 TB/yr workload rating and 1.2 M hours MTBF

  • UsageFor Video Surveillance
  • Optimised for 24/7 surveillance workloads with ImagePerfect firmware
  • Sustains recordings from up to 64 HD cameras simultaneously
  • 550 TB per year workload rating for high endurance
  • 2 million hours MTBF for long-term reliability
  • 256 MB cache and SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface

SkyHawk AI 10 TB surveillance drive

The Seagate ST10000VE0004 is a 10 TB 3.5 inch SATA hard drive built for 24x7 video-surveillance workloads. ImagePerfect AI firmware is tuned to record roughly 90 percent of the time while supporting up to 64 HD cameras and an additional 16 AI streams. It targets installers and system integrators who need continuous, high-capacity storage for network video recorders.

Standard 3.5 inch SATA installation

The drive fits any 3.5 inch bay with a SATA 6.0 Gb/s data cable and a standard SATA power connector — no special brackets or adapters are required. Built-in rotational-vibration sensors help maintain performance in multi-bay enclosures holding 16 or more drives. The main risk is connecting the drive to a controller that cannot sustain the 550 TB per year workload rating, which can lead to dropped frames.

550 TB per year workload rating

This single figure defines whether the drive matches the recording intensity of the deployment. A 550 TB annual workload rating supports constant writing from dozens of high-resolution cameras plus AI analytics. Systems that exceed this write volume will need a higher-rated drive, while lighter archives can use a lower-rated model.

Highlights

  • Optimised for 24/7 surveillance workloads with ImagePerfect firmware
  • Sustains recordings from up to 64 HD cameras simultaneously
  • 550 TB per year workload rating for high endurance
  • 2 million hours MTBF for long-term reliability
  • 256 MB cache and SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface

Specifications

BrandSeagate
UsageFor Video Surveillance
Shipping weight0.83 kg
Package size406 × 305 × 254 mm

Questions about this item

How can I verify the drive is operating correctly after installing it in my NVR?

Check the NVR health monitor for a workload rate near 550TB per year and confirm the SMART data shows zero reallocated sectors while the drive runs 24/7.

What comes in the box and what must I purchase separately?

The drive ships in retail or OEM packaging with no cables; you will need a SATA data cable and a SATA power connector from your power supply.

Which capacity should I choose for a 16-bay AI surveillance array?

The 10TB model supports up to 16 AI streams and 64 HD cameras per drive, matching the 16-plus bay design rating.

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