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HDD 20TB surveillance hard drive Seagate Skyhawk AI ST20000VE004, 512MB, 7200rpm, SATAIII

  • Storage & Workload: 20TB enterprise-grade capacity with a heavy-duty 550 TB/year workload rating.
  • Performance & Speed: 7200 RPM spindle speed with 512MB cache and SATA 6Gb/s interface.
  • Stream Support: Engineered for up to 64 HD surveillance cameras and 32 additional AI streams.
  • Firmware & Reliability: ImagePerfect AI firmware with built-in rotational vibration (RV) sensors.
  • Fast shipping to Latvia, as well as Estonia and Lithuania. 2-Year Warranty for all clients (Business & Private).

Seagate

726,00€ 816,75€
€600.00 (bez PVN)

Professional Opinion

The Seagate SkyHawk AI 20TB surveillance drive (ST20000VE004) represents the peak of enterprise-grade video storage technology. Built specifically for high-capacity Network Video Recorders (NVR) and AI-enabled surveillance servers, this drive provides zero-frame-loss recording under continuous 24/7 workloads. It is ideal for security centers, commercial enterprises, logistics hubs, and smart city infrastructure requiring deep-learning video analytics alongside high-density multi-channel camera streams.

Key Technical Advantages

  • ImagePerfect AI Firmware: Eliminates dropped frames and maintains video integrity while simultaneously processing intensive AI analytics workloads.
  • Massive AI Streaming Capacity: Flawlessly manages up to 64 high-definition video camera streams and up to 32 concurrent AI analysis streams.
  • Heavy Workload Endurance: Rated for 550 TB/year—more than three times the endurance of standard surveillance-class drives.
  • Integrated RV Sensors: Rotational vibration sensors maintain reliable performance and longevity in multi-bay enterprise NVR and RAID configurations.
  • SkyHawk Health Management (SHM): Actively monitors storage health and provides actionable prevention and intervention options to safeguard critical footage.

Delivery & Service

Shipped directly from our Riga warehouse to Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania with prompt dispatch and reliable door-to-door or parcel locker delivery. Every unit includes a comprehensive 2-Year Warranty valid for both business clients (SIA) and private individuals.

SKU: 20tb-SkyHawk Category:

How do I know if my existing NVR or DVR supports a 20TB hard drive?

Older or entry-level recorders often feature per-port SATA capacity limits, such as 6TB, 8TB, or 10TB maximum per bay due to chipset or firmware constraints. If you are uncertain whether your specific recorder supports 20TB capacities, contact our technical support at [email protected] with your recorder's exact model number.

Can I install multiple 20TB Seagate SkyHawk AI drives in a high-bay RAID NVR?

Yes, this drive is engineered with integrated rotational vibration (RV) sensors specifically to maintain reliable performance and longevity in multi-bay NVRs and RAID chassis. The sensors detect and compensate for mechanical vibrations generated by adjacent drives in high-density rack setups.

Can I use the Seagate SkyHawk AI 20TB drive in a standard NAS or desktop PC?

Yes, it uses a standard SATA 6Gb/s interface and will operate in NAS enclosures and desktop motherboards that support high-capacity drives. However, its firmware is specifically tuned for sequential, write-intensive surveillance streams rather than standard desktop random read/write workloads.

How long can a 20TB surveillance hard drive store footage before overwriting?

With eight 4MP surveillance cameras recording continuously at 25 fps using modern H.265 compression, a 20TB drive can store approximately 60 to 90 days of video. Storage retention will vary based on camera count, resolution, bitrate settings, and motion-detection configurations.

Is the 7200 RPM Seagate SkyHawk AI 20TB noisy during continuous operation?

Because it operates at 7200 RPM, it produces a modest acoustic hum during heavy write cycles, which is standard for enterprise-class high-capacity mechanical drives. It is best installed inside dedicated NVRs, server racks, or equipment closets rather than directly inside a quiet bedroom or desk workspace.

What warranty coverage is included with this drive?

Every unit purchased from Apsardze24.lv includes a full 2-Year Warranty applicable to both private individuals and business entities (SIA). Warranty claims and replacements are handled directly through our service center in Riga for fast resolution across Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania.

What is the difference between standard SkyHawk and the SkyHawk AI ST20000VE004 drive?

While standard SkyHawk drives are rated for 180 TB/year and regular video recording, the SkyHawk AI ST20000VE004 features a heavy-duty 550 TB/year workload rating. It is equipped with ImagePerfect AI firmware designed to process up to 64 HD video channels plus 32 concurrent AI analytics streams simultaneously without frame drops.

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