ST16000VE000 Seagate SkyHawk AI 16TB SATA 256 MB 3.5" Server HDD

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SkyHawk AI

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Happyware Article Number:

SH1H8217-830417

Manufacturer Number:

ST16000VE000

Brand:

Seagate

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ST16000VE000

High-Capacity 3.5in SATA Enterprise Surveillance HDD engineered for continuous analytics ingest with the ST16000VE000

The ST16000VE000 is a 16TB 3.5in internal SATA HDD built for NVR/DVR and video management archive tiers where uninterrupted write performance matters more than peak IOPS. In mixed CPU-bound VMS stacks and edge AI recording nodes, the ST16000VE000 supports sustained multi-stream capture while keeping storage behavior predictable for x86 platforms running analytics, transcode, and retention policies in parallel.

Within modern PCIe-based server architectures, the ST16000VE000 is typically deployed behind SATA HBAs or RAID controllers that aggregate multiple bays into resilient volumes, freeing PCIe lanes for GPUs, NICs, and NVMe tiers. CMR recording and ImagePerfect firmware prioritize sequential write consistency, while 4Kn/512e flexibility simplifies integration across legacy and 4Kn-native OS images. In multi-bay chassis, RV sensors help maintain performance stability under vibration, aligning the drive with dense storage nodes and edge enclosures.

Why Choose the ST16000VE000?

The ST16000VE000 delivers a practical density-to-serviceability profile for surveillance and analytics retention, where capacity per bay and 24x7 duty cycle directly impact rack footprint and operational risk. With enterprise-class endurance targeting continuous recording and a 2,000,000-hour MTBF rating, the ST16000VE000 scales cleanly from single-site NVRs to multi-shelf archive tiers using familiar SATA operational models.

Seagate designs the SkyHawk AI family to sustain write-heavy workloads with firmware tuned for video stream integrity, focusing on predictable behavior, vibration tolerance, and lifecycle reliability. This engineering approach aligns with standard data centre practices for tiered storage, where SATA bulk capacity complements NVMe performance layers and simplifies long-term retention planning.

Key Applications:

NVR/DVR recording arrays
VMS archive and retention tiers
Edge AI multi-stream ingest
General-purpose high-capacity SATA storage

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored to your ST16000VE000 deployment scope and purchase planning, with bulk order discount options for multi-bay rollouts in surveillance clusters and archive expansions.

Technical details of ST16000VE000

Capacity:

16TB

Form Factor:

3.5"

Interface Speed:

SATA

Rotations:

7200RPM

Cache:

256 MB

Noise Level Operation:

18dB

Noise Level Idle:

18dB

How long is the Warranty and how you can get technical support for ST16000VE000

Warranty:	60 months (part)
RMA through customer:	yes
RMA Url:	https://www.seagate.com/support/warranty-and-replacements/
Description:	Items must be returned first for RMA. Advanced replacement is not available. No guaranteed delivery times specified. On-site service is not offered as standard. The warranty does not cover data loss. Regular data backups are recommended.