Seagate 8TB SkyHawk AI Surveillance HDD 3.5″ SATA
R8 194,10
The Seagate 8TB SkyHawk AI Surveillance HDD 3.5″ SATA is an AI-optimised surveillance hard drive designed for advanced DVR and NVR security systems. Built with ImagePerfect™ AI firmware, this Seagate SkyHawk 8TB drive supports up to 64 HD cameras and 32 AI streams for reliable 24/7 video recording and analytics performance.
Designed for demanding surveillance environments, the SkyHawk AI drive delivers powerful performance, intelligent workload handling, and long-term reliability.
• 8TB surveillance storage capacity
• AI-optimised for DVR and NVR systems
• Supports up to 64 HD cameras
• Supports up to 32 AI streams
• ImagePerfect™ AI firmware
• Built-in RV sensors
• SkyHawk Health Management
• 2 million hours MTBF
• 3-year limited warranty
Professional surveillance storage solutions available from Security Expert Online.
3 in stock
CH22-12
Additional Information
Additional information
| Weight | 0,860 kg |
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| Dimensions | 22,4 × 15,5 × 7,6 cm |
Description
Seagate 8TB SkyHawk AI Surveillance HDD 3.5″ SATA
The Seagate 8TB SkyHawk AI Surveillance HDD 3.5″ SATA is a professional AI-enabled surveillance hard drive designed for advanced DVR and NVR security systems. This Seagate SkyHawk 8TB drive is built specifically for surveillance environments that require continuous 24/7 recording together with AI-powered video analytics.
Powered by ImagePerfect™ AI firmware, the drive delivers stable recording performance while supporting multiple HD video streams and AI workloads simultaneously.
AI-Optimised Surveillance Performance
The SkyHawk AI series is designed for intelligent surveillance systems using video analytics and AI-enabled NVR platforms.
The drive supports:
• Up to 64 HD cameras
• Up to 32 AI streams
• AI-enabled NVR systems
• Continuous 24/7 surveillance workloads
• Simultaneous video recording and analytics
As a result, the drive performs reliably in modern AI surveillance environments.
ImagePerfect™ AI Firmware
The Seagate SkyHawk 8TB includes ImagePerfect™ AI firmware developed specifically for surveillance systems with AI processing requirements.
Firmware benefits include:
• Zero dropped frames
• Smooth video recording
• Stable AI workload handling
• Reliable multi-camera support
• Optimised recording performance
Consequently, the drive delivers dependable surveillance recording even under heavy workloads.
SkyHawk Health Management
SkyHawk Health Management actively helps protect surveillance storage systems.
Benefits include:
• Improved drive monitoring
• Enhanced storage reliability
• Better preventative maintenance
• Recovery and intervention support
This helps installers and users maintain reliable security system performance over time.
Built-In RV Sensors
The drive includes built-in rotational vibration (RV) sensors for multi-bay surveillance systems.
RV sensor benefits include:
• Improved drive stability
• Reduced vibration interference
• Better multi-drive performance
• Reliable operation in NVR systems
Therefore, the drive operates efficiently in professional surveillance storage environments.
Reliable Long-Term Operation
The Seagate SkyHawk 8TB is engineered for long-term surveillance reliability.
Reliability features include:
• 2 million hours MTBF
• 550TB/year workload rating
• 3-year limited warranty
• Rescue Data Recovery Services support
• Surveillance-optimised architecture
These features help reduce downtime and improve storage reliability in demanding security applications.
Designed for Advanced Security Systems
The SkyHawk AI drive is suitable for AI-enabled surveillance systems where large storage capacity and stable recording performance are required.
Ideal applications include:
• AI-enabled NVR systems
• Commercial CCTV systems
• Smart surveillance installations
• Multi-camera recording systems
• Video analytics environments
• 24/7 surveillance systems
Professional Surveillance Storage Solution
At Security Expert Online, we supply professional surveillance storage solutions trusted by installers and security professionals across South Africa.
The Seagate SkyHawk AI drive provides:
• Reliable AI surveillance storage
• Stable 24/7 recording
• AI workload optimisation
• High-capacity video storage
• Professional-grade reliability
Key Features
• 8TB surveillance hard drive
• 3.5″ SATA interface
• ImagePerfect™ AI firmware
• Supports up to 64 HD cameras
• Supports up to 32 AI streams
• Built-in RV sensors
• SkyHawk Health Management
• 2 million hours MTBF
• 550TB/year workload rating
• Rescue Data Recovery Services support
• 3-year limited warranty
Technical Specifications
• Capacity: 8TB
• Form factor: 3.5″
• Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
• Recording technology: CMR
• Drive design: Air
• HD cameras supported: Up to 64
• AI channels: 32
• Max sustained transfer rate: 235MB/s
• Cache: 256MB
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Workload rating: 550TB/year
• RV sensors: Yes
• Warranty: 3-year limited warranty
• Weight: 716g
• Operating temperature: 5°C to 70°C
Applications
Ideal for:
• CCTV systems
• AI-enabled NVR systems
• Commercial surveillance
• Multi-camera recording systems
• Smart security systems
• Video analytics environments
• Continuous surveillance recording
Complete Set
• Seagate 8TB SkyHawk AI Surveillance HDD 3.5″ SATA
