Seagate SkyHawk AI 18TB SATA 6Gb/s Surveillance HDD - ST18000VE002

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Seagate SkyHawk AI 18TB SATA 6Gb/s 7200RPM 256MB Cache (512e) Surveillance 3.5-inch Internal Hard Drive - ST18000VE002

Part Number: ST18000VE002

Manufacturer: Seagate

Condition: Refurbished

Weight: 3.0 lbs

Availability: In stock

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Description

Seagate SkyHawk AI 18TB SATA 6Gb/s Surveillance Hard Drive

The Seagate SkyHawk AI ST18000VE002 is an 18TB surveillance-optimized 3.5-inch SATA hard drive designed for AI-enabled NVR and DVR systems. Supporting up to 64 HD camera streams simultaneously with ImagePerfect AI firmware, it delivers the sustained write performance and 24/7 reliability required for large-scale enterprise surveillance deployments.

Key Features

18TB capacity for large-scale surveillance storage
AI-optimized firmware for concurrent recording and analytics
Supports up to 64 HD camera streams simultaneously
SATA 6Gb/s with 256MB cache — sustained write performance
7200RPM for continuous 24/7 operation
ImagePerfect AI firmware minimizes dropped frames
RV sensors for multi-drive NVR/DVR environments

Product Specifications

Part Number: ST18000VE002
Manufacturer: Seagate
OEM Status: Retail
Capacity: 18TB
Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
Form Factor: 3.5-inch
Spindle Speed: 7200RPM
Cache: 256MB
Sector Format: 512e
Workload: Surveillance / AI

Storage Specifications

Recording Technology: CMR
Buffer Size: 256MB
Average Latency: 4.16ms

Performance Specifications

Max Sustained Transfer Rate: Up to 260 MB/s
MTBF: 1 million hours
AFR: 0.73%
Workload Rate: 180TB/year
Warranty: 3-year limited

Use Cases

AI-enabled NVR and DVR surveillance systems
Large-scale IP camera deployments (up to 64 HD streams)
24/7 continuous video recording environments
Smart city and enterprise security infrastructure

Compatibility

Compatible with AI-enabled NVR/DVR systems supporting SATA 3.5-inch drives
Works with Seagate SkyHawk Health Management (SHM) compatible recorders
Standard SATA 6Gb/s systems

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between ST18000VE000 and ST18000VE002?: Both are SkyHawk AI 18TB surveillance drives. The ST18000VE002 is a newer revision — specifications are largely identical. Always verify the specific revision required by your NVR/DVR vendor's compatibility list.
Is this drive suitable for desktop or NAS use?: SkyHawk AI is optimized for surveillance NVR/DVR environments. For NAS, use IronWolf Pro. For desktop, use BarraCuda.
Does this support SkyHawk Health Management?: Yes, ST18000VE002 supports SHM on compatible NVR/DVR systems for proactive drive health monitoring.

The Seagate SkyHawk AI ST18000VE002 delivers 18TB of AI-optimized surveillance storage with support for 64 HD camera streams, ImagePerfect AI firmware, and 24/7 reliability — purpose-built for enterprise-grade security and AI analytics deployments.

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