Description
The Seagate SkyHawk AI ST20000VE003 20TB Hard Drive is purpose-built for advanced surveillance and AI-enabled workloads. Designed for network video recorders (NVRs), this drive delivers unmatched performance for video analytics, edge processing, and large-scale surveillance storage. Featuring ImagePerfect™ AI firmware, it ensures zero dropped frames even under heavy workloads, supporting up to 64 HD video streams and 32 AI streams simultaneously.
With SkyHawk Health Management, you gain proactive protection through monitoring, prevention, and rapid recovery features. RAID RapidRebuild™ technology enables faster volume rebuilds, reducing downtime. Built to last, this drive offers a 2 million hours MTBF rating, 550TB/year workload, and comes with Seagate Rescue Data Recovery Services for extra peace of mind.
Whether you’re running multi-bay surveillance systems or AI-enhanced video analytics, the SkyHawk AI provides class-leading dependability, reliability, and storage scalability.
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Seagate |
| Product Line | SkyHawk AI |
| Model | ST20000VE003 |
| Packaged Quantity | 20 Pack |
| Product Type | Internal Hard Drive |
| Storage Capacity | 20 TB |
| Recording Technology | Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) |
| Buffer | 512 MB |
| Drive Interface | SATA |
| Interface Standard | SATA/600 |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Durability | Tarnish Resistant |
| Device Supported | Network Video Recorder (NVR) |
| Workload Rate | 550 TB/year |
| MTBF | 2 Million Hours |
| Special Features | ImagePerfect AI firmware, SkyHawk Health Management, RAID RapidRebuild™, RV sensors |
| Rescue Services | 3-Year Seagate Rescue Data Recovery Services |
| Dimensions (HxWxD) | 1" x 4" x 5.8" |
| Weight (Approx.) | 1.51 lb per drive |
| Warranty | 5-Year Limited Warranty |
| Shipping Weight | 33 lbs (20 Pack) |
| Condition | New and Factory Fresh |
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Return Policy (Short Summary)
We offer a 30-day return window for most unopened, factory-sealed items.
Returns must be authorized before shipping back and must include all original packaging and accessories. Opened or used items are not returnable unless defective.
Some products—such as custom orders, special-order items, audio gear, software, and LED video walls—are non-returnable. Non-defective returns may be subject to a 20–30% restocking fee, and customers are responsible for return shipping costs.
For damaged or incorrect items, please contact us immediately.
From Scope to Sign-Off
A structured delivery process designed to reduce risk and keep projects moving.
Plan
Discovery, site review, requirements gathering, and project alignment. We define scope, constraints, and success criteria before any design work begins.
- Discovery calls & stakeholder interviews
- On-site survey & infrastructure review
- Requirements & use-case documentation
- Project scope, timeline & milestone alignment
Engineer
System design, schematics, signal flow, BOM development, and documentation. Every project leaves this phase with a complete engineering package.
- AV system design & signal flow diagrams
- Equipment selection & BOM development
- Rack layout & control system design
- As-built documentation package
Deploy
Procurement, logistics, installation, programming, commissioning, and training. We own the delivery from first shipment to final handoff.
- Authorized procurement & logistics coordination
- Physical installation & cable management
- Control system programming & configuration
- Commissioning, testing & end-user training
Support
Monitoring, maintenance, lifecycle planning, and long-term service agreements. We stay engaged long after project close.
- 24/7 remote system monitoring
- Preventive & reactive maintenance
- Technology lifecycle & refresh planning
- Long-term service level agreements
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