Seagate SkyHawk AI 20TB Surveillance HDD SATA III 3.5"
Seagate SkyHawk Surveillance AI 20TB 3.5" SATA III Internal Hard Drive
The Seagate SkyHawk Surveillance AI 20TB is a high-capacity, enterprise-grade hard drive engineered specifically for AI-enabled video surveillance systems. Designed for continuous 24/7 workloads, SkyHawk AI delivers exceptional reliability, sustained performance and advanced data integrity for modern NVRs and large-scale security installations.
With optimised firmware, massive 512MB cache and superior vibration tolerance, this drive is purpose-built to handle high-resolution video streams, AI analytics and intensive recording environments with confidence.
Key Features & Benefits
✔ Massive 20TB capacity for large-scale video retention and AI workloads
✔ Optimised for 24/7 surveillance recording and continuous write operations
✔ 512MB cache for smooth, sustained data throughput
✔ High burst transfer rates up to 600MB/s via SATA III
✔ Native Command Queuing improves performance under heavy multi-stream loads
✔ PowerChoice technology enables configurable power savings
✔ Enhanced vibration tolerance for multi-drive NVR environments
✔ Advanced on-the-fly error correction for data integrity
✔ S.M.A.R.T. monitoring and reporting for proactive drive health management
✔ SeaTools diagnostic software reduces unnecessary drive replacements
Built for AI-Driven Surveillance Systems
SkyHawk AI drives are specifically tuned for AI surveillance applications, supporting high camera counts and intensive analytics workloads. Perpendicular recording technology and high areal density allow more data to be stored reliably while maintaining consistent performance.
Consistent Performance Under Heavy Load
With a sustained data transfer rate of up to 250MB/s and a high-speed 7200RPM spindle, SkyHawk AI ensures smooth video capture and playback even in demanding multi-camera environments. Native Command Queuing further enhances efficiency when handling simultaneous read and write requests.
Enterprise-Level Reliability
Designed for continuous operation, SkyHawk AI incorporates a top-cover-attached motor for superior vibration resistance and long-term stability in multi-drive systems. Advanced cache management and error-correction algorithms protect critical surveillance footage around the clock.
Intelligent Power and Drive Management
PowerChoice technology allows system integrators to optimise power usage without sacrificing performance. S.M.A.R.T. monitoring and SeaTools diagnostics provide valuable insights into drive health, enabling proactive maintenance and reduced downtime.
Technical Specifications
Drive Type: Internal Surveillance HDD
Form Factor: 3.5"
Interface: SATA III 6Gb/s
Capacity: 20TB (512 bytes per sector formatted)
Cache Buffer: 512MB
Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
Performance:
Internal Data Transfer Rate (Max): 2833Mb/s
Sustained Transfer Rate (OD Max): 250MB/s
I/O Transfer Rate (Max): 600MB/s
Average Latency: 4.16ms
Recording Technology: Perpendicular Recording
Areal Density: 1028 Gb/in²
Heads / Discs: 20 / 10
Power:
Startup Current (12V Peak): 2.0A
Voltage Tolerance:
5V ±5%
12V ±10%
Environmental:
Operating Temperature (Ambient): 0°C
Maximum Operating Temperature: 65°C (Drive Reported)
Physical:
Weight (Max): 670g
Dimensions: Standard 3.5" HDD
Advanced Features:
Native Command Queuing
S.M.A.R.T. Support
WWN Identification
Latching SATA Connector Support
Why Choose the Seagate SkyHawk AI 20TB
The Seagate SkyHawk AI 20TB is the ideal storage solution for professional surveillance and AI-powered security systems. With its massive capacity, 24/7 reliability and firmware optimised for continuous video workloads, it delivers dependable performance and long-term data integrity where it matters most.