Seagate Skyhawk AI 16TB Internal Hard Drive HDD for DVR NVR Security Camera CCTV
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About this product
The Seagate Skyhawk AI 16TB Internal Hard Drive is a 3.5-inch HDD specifically designed for DVR and NVR security camera CCTV systems. This internal desktop drive (model ST16000VE004) features a SATA interface, a rotation speed of 7200 RPM, and a 256 MB cache. With a massive 16 TB storage capacity, it's engineered for continuous, high-volume video recording, manufactured in Thailand.
Our take
For serious surveillance setups, the Seagate Skyhawk AI 16TB HDD is clearly built for purpose. Its 16TB capacity is immense, perfect for continuous recording from multiple cameras on DVR/NVR systems without constant overwriting. The 7200 RPM rotation speed and 256MB cache indicate it's designed for demanding write cycles, typical of security applications. As an internal 3.5-inch drive, it's meant for installation inside a compatible system. While the price reflects its specialized nature and large capacity, it's a solid investment for robust, long-term video storage. It's an HDD, so don't expect SSD-level speeds, but for bulk storage, it excels.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Massive 16TB storage capacity
- Designed for DVR NVR Security Camera CCTV
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- 256 MB cache for performance
Cons
- Internal 3.5-inch form factor
- HDD type, not SSD speeds
Specifications
- Brand Seagate
- Form Factor 3.5 in
- Type Internal Desktop Drive
- Drive Type(s) Supported HDD
- Model ST16000VE004
- MPN ST16000VE004
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- Storage Capacity
- 16 TB
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
- Interface
- SATA
- Rotation Speed
- 7200 RPM
- Product Line
- Seagate Skyhawk AI
- Cache
- 256 MB
- UPC
- 763649181904
