What workloads does the SkyHawk AI ST18000VE002 support?

It is rated for 550TB/year workloads and supports recording from 64 HD cameras plus 16 additional AI streams. Designed for always-on AI-enabled surveillance systems with ImagePerfect AI firmware.

What are the power specifications?

Average read/write power is 8W, idle average 5.3W, standby/sleep 1.3W. Startup current typical 2A at 12V, with voltage tolerance ±5% at 5V and ±10% at 12V.

What are the physical dimensions and weight?

Dimensions are 1 inch height, 4 inch width, 5.8 inch depth. Weight is approximately 1.50 lbs or 23.63 oz, making it compatible with standard 3.5-inch bays.

What systems is this drive designed for?

Optimized for 16+ drive bay NVRs in AI surveillance applications. Includes advanced vibration management and supports edge AI workloads with 2M hours MTBF.

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

Name: Seagate ST18000VE002 18TB SkyHawk AI SATA 6Gb/s HDD
Brand: Seagate
SKU: ST18000VE002
Price: 628 USD
Availability: InStock

ST18000VE002 - Seagate ST18000VE002 18TB SkyHawk AI SATA 6Gb/s HDD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Seagate SkyHawk AI ST18000VE002 is an 18TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive with SATA 6Gb/s interface and 256MB cache. It uses helium technology and is designed for artificial intelligence-enabled surveillance solutions in network video recorders. The drive supports recording from up to 64 HD cameras while handling an additional 16 AI streams. It accommodates workloads up to 550TB per year and operates in systems with 16 or more drive bays, featuring advanced vibration management. Physical dimensions are 1 inch height, 4 inch width, 5.8 inch depth; weight is approximately 1.50 lbs. Power consumption includes 8W average read/write, 5.3W idle, 1.3W standby/sleep. Connector is 7-pin SATA 6Gb/s. It includes ImagePerfect AI firmware for image integrity.

18TB capacity, SATA 6Gb/s interface
256MB cache, helium 3.5-inch design
550TB/year workload, 16+ bays supported
64 HD cameras + 16 AI streams
8W read/write, 5.3W idle power
ImagePerfect AI firmware, 2M hours MTBF

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	ST18000VE002
Brand	Seagate
Condition	Refurbished
Model	ST18000VE002
Buffer	256 MB
Capacity	18 TB
RV Sensors	Yes
Sleep Mode	1.3 W
AI Channels	32
Form Factor	3.5"
Drive Design	Helium
Idle Average	5.3 W

Best for

AI-Enabled Surveillance
Supports 16 additional AI streams alongside recording from 64 HD cameras in always-on systems.
Multi-Bay NVRs
Designed for 16+ drive bay systems with advanced vibration management for sustained performance.
High Workload Video Storage
Handles 550TB/year workloads in surveillance environments.
Edge AI Applications
Optimized for NVRs with artificial intelligence at the edge using ImagePerfect AI firmware.

Frequently asked questions

What is the storage capacity and interface of the Seagate ST18000VE002?

The drive provides 18TB capacity with SATA 6Gb/s interface using a 7-pin connector. It features a 3.5-inch form factor and 256MB cache, suitable for internal installation in surveillance NVRs.

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MTBF	2,000,000 hours
I/O Data Transfer Rate	600 MB/s
Internal Data Transfer Rate	2833 Mb/s
Max Sustained Transfer Rate	260 MB/s

Interface	SATA 6Gb/s
Connector Type	Serial ATA 7-pin
Drive Interface Standard	SATA/600

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

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Voltage Tolerance 5V	±5%
Voltage Tolerance 12V	±10%

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