Seagate SkyHawk AI 20TB Surveillance Hard Drive (ST20000VE003) – SATA 6Gb/s, 7200 RPM, 512MB Cache, CMR

The Seagate SkyHawk AI 20TB (ST20000VE003) is a 3.5-inch AI surveillance hard drive for NVRs, video analytics servers and CCTV integrators. It supports up to 64 HD cameras plus 32 AI streams, with ImagePerfect AI firmware and a 550TB/year workload rating for continuous recording.

AI-ready surveillance storage for always-on recorders.

Recording and Analytics Without Dropped Frames

AI-enabled recorders write dozens of camera streams while analytics read footage back for detection and search. Standard drives struggle with that mix, causing frame loss and slow playback when footage is needed most.

The Seagate SkyHawk AI 20TB is built for it, with ImagePerfect AI firmware, RV sensors and a 550TB/year rating. At 20TB per drive, it cuts the number of bays needed for the same usable capacity, which lowers power draw and simplifies surveillance expansion.

64 Cameras and 32 AI Streams

Support for deep-learning analytics lets integrators run face, object and licence-plate detection on the same storage that records video.

Built for 24/7 Multi-Bay Recorders

RV sensors and enterprise-class workload ratings maintain consistent performance in large NVR chassis.

Setup Instructions

How to Install the Seagate SkyHawk AI 20TB

1. Check the NVR’s maximum supported capacity and power it down.
2. Install the drive and connect SATA data and power.
3. Initialise the drive in the recorder’s storage menu.
4. Set recording schedules, retention and analytics, then confirm cameras are recording.