Technical Snapshot

The Seagate SkyHawk AI 16TB SATA is a surveillance-grade 3.5" hard disk drive optimized for continuous video recording in security DVR/NVR systems. Spinning at 7,200 RPM with a 512 MB cache buffer, it delivers sustained transfer rates up to 272 MB/s over a SATA 6Gb/s interface. The drive is rated for 550 TB/year workload with a 2,000,000 hours MTBF, backed by Seagate's storage reliability engineering. With 16TB of raw storage capacity, it supports up to 64 HD camera streams with optimized firmware for sequential write workloads. Part of the Seagate SkyHawk AI product line.

Use Case: DVR/NVR surveillance recording, security camera storage
Compatibility: Standard 3.5" drive bay, SATA 6Gb/s interface
Category: Surveillance Hard Disk Drive — Seagate SkyHawk AI

Seagate HDD

Seagate SkyHawk AI

SkyHawk AI 16TB SATA

Name: Seagate SkyHawk AI 16TB SATA
Brand: Seagate
SKU: ST16000VE004

SATA 6Gb/s · 3.5" · 7,200 RPM · 512 MB · 16TB

Capacity 16TB

RPM 7,200

Cache 512 MB

Workload 550 TB/year

MPNST16000VE004

EAN8719706436892

CategoryHard Disk Drives

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Drive Specifications

Form Factor3.5"

InterfaceSATA 6Gb/s

RPM7,200 RPM

Cache512 MB

Sustained Transfer Rate272 MB/s

Workload Rating550 TB/year

MTBF2,000,000 hours

Power (Idle)5.0W

Power (Operating)8.5W

Full Specifications

Data sourced from Seagate product specifications

Drive
Series	SkyHawk AI
Capacity	16TB
Form Factor	3.5"
Interface	SATA 6Gb/s
RPM	7,200 RPM
Cache	512 MB
Performance
Sustained Transfer Rate	272 MB/s
Workload Rating	550 TB/year
Reliability
MTBF	2,000,000 hours
Power (Idle)	5.0W
Power (Operating)	8.5W
Product
Brand	Seagate
Segment	Surveillance
MPN	ST16000VE004
EAN	8719706436892
Physical
Package Dimensions	15.1 x 10.7 x 2.8 cm

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the SkyHawk AI 16TB SATA compatible with my NAS?

Yes, the Seagate SkyHawk AI 16TB SATA uses a standard SATA 6Gb/s interface and 3.5" form factor, compatible with any NAS that accepts 3.5" SATA drives. It is widely supported by Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS, and Unraid systems. The 550 TB/year workload rating makes it suitable for always-on NAS environments.

Can I use the SkyHawk AI 16TB SATA in a RAID array?

The Seagate SkyHawk AI 16TB SATA is a surveillance drive. While it can physically work in a RAID array, desktop drives lack the error recovery tuning (TLER/ERC) that RAID controllers expect. For RAID deployments, consider enterprise or NAS-rated drives for better reliability.

What does the 550 TB/year workload rating mean?

The workload rating indicates the maximum annual data transfer the drive supports while maintaining stated reliability. 550 TB/year means the drive supports approximately 1.5 TB of data transfer per day, suitable for continuous recording workloads.

How fast is the SkyHawk AI 16TB SATA?

The Seagate SkyHawk AI 16TB SATA spins at 7,200 RPM with a 512 MB cache buffer, delivering sustained transfer rates up to 272 MB/s. This supports continuous recording at high camera counts.

How much power does the SkyHawk AI 16TB SATA consume?

The Seagate SkyHawk AI 16TB SATA draws 8.5W under operating load and 5.0W at idle.

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