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ST16000VE000
Surveillance HDD Skyhawk AI - 3.5" - 16000 GB
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ST16000VE000 is a high-performance HDD engineered for enterprise storage applications. It is a 3.5-inch hard drive that features a SAS 12Gb/s interface, a 7200 RPM spindle speed, a substantial 16 TB capacity, and a robust 512 MB cache to support intensive multi-user workloads.
ST16000VE000 is designed for demanding data center, enterprise, NAS, and surveillance environments with an annual workload rating of 550 TB/yr and an MTBF of 2,000,000 hours, ensuring exceptional reliability rated for continuous operation. The drive is helium-sealed, includes rotational vibration sensors for enhanced stability in multi-bay systems, and offers optimized power consumption in both read/write (9.0 W) and idle (6.0 W) modes.
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 ST16000VE000 |  ST18000NM001J |  ST4000NM002A |  XS800LE70004 |  XA960ME10063 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive | Hard Drive |
| Drive Type | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD | HDD |
| Use Case | Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Server / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage | Desktop / Server / NAS / Surveillance / Enterprise Storage |
| Interface | SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III | SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III / SAS 12Gb/s | SATA III |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch | 3.5-inch / 2.5-inch | 3.5-inch |
| Storage Capacity | 16 TB | 18 TB | 4 TB | 8 TB | 4 TB |
| Spindle Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache (Buffer Size) | 512 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB | 256 MB |
| Average Latency | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Data Transfer Rate | Up to 300 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s | Up to 250 MB/s |
| Annual Workload Rating | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr | 300 TB/yr | 550 TB/yr |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 9.0 W | 7.0 Watts | N/A | 7.5 Watts | 8 Watts |
| Power Consumption (Idle) | 6.0 W | 5.3 Watts | N/A | 4.5 Watts | 4 Watts |
| Encryption Support | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit | No | AES 256-bit | AES 256-bit |
| Helium Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed | Helium-Sealed |
| Drive Bays Supported | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay | Multi-bay |
| Vibration Protection | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Advanced Features | Rotational Vibration Sensors | AgileArray | N/A | Dual Actuator | Dual Actuator |
| Operating Temperature | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–60°C | 5–55°C | 5–60°C |
| Product Name | Seagate Exos X16 ST16000VE000 | ST18000NM001J 18TB Enterprise HDD | ST4000NM002A | XS800LE70004 Enterprise HDD | XA960ME10063 High Performance Enterprise HDD |
| Height | 1.03 in | 1.03 inches | 1 inch | 1 inch | 1.02 inches |
| Width | 4.00 in | 5.79 inches | 5.79 inches | 4 inches | 5.79 inches |
| Depth | 5.79 in | 8.74 inches | 4 inches | 5.79 inches | 8.26 inches |
| Weight | 4.85 lbs | 2.1 lbs | 2.0 lbs | 1.5 lbs | 3.3 lbs |
Massive 16TB SkyHawk AI. Perfect for massive video retention and AI-driven surveillance analysis.
Reliable performance for high-end security. Handles hundreds of simultaneous camera feeds with ease.
Top-tier video storage. The 16TB capacity allows for extensive high-resolution footage archiving.
Consistent and durable surveillance drive. Optimized for 24/7 operation in professional security environments.
Outstanding AI video throughput. The ultimate choice for large-scale surveillance and NVR systems.
Exceptional reliability for security data. Stays cool and quiet despite the massive workload.
The Seagate SkyHawk AI (ST16000VE000) delivers 16 TB (16 000 GB) of storage, optimized for continuous 24/7 video surveillance and AI-driven analytics.
This drive features a standard 3.5″ form factor and SATA 6 Gb/s interface, ensuring compatibility with DVRs, NVRs, PCs, and AI surveillance systems.
SkyHawk AI integrates ImagePerfect™ firmware and built-in AI inferencing engines to support up to 64 HD camera streams with minimal frame loss.
The SkyHawk AI 16 TB drive is rated for up to 550 TB/year workload, supporting high write-intensive surveillance and AI analytics environments.