Seagate SkyHawk AI 8TB (ST8000VE001)

Ο Seagate SkyHawk AI 8TB (ST8000VE001) is a 3.5″ surveillance hard drive, suitable for CCTV/NVR and systems that write data continuously. It is an ideal choice for professional environments where stable 24/7 operation and reliability are paramount.

With connection SATA 6Gb/s and recording technology CMR, offers predictable behavior in a continuous write workload. The official Seagate datasheet states workloads up to 550TB/year, MTBF 2,000,000 hours, cache 256MB and limited warranty 5 years old (depending on market/manufacturer's terms).

Seagate support page for SkyHawk AI | Seagate SkyHawk AI Data Sheet (PDF)

Is it suitable for CCTV/NVR recorders that operate 24/7?;

Yes. The SkyHawk AI series is designed for continuous operation in surveillance systems, with increased reliability and specifications for workloads up to 550TB/year (according to the official datasheet).

What does CMR mean and why am I interested?;

CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) offers predictable performance in continuous read/write, which is important for video streams and environments with constant, prolonged write workloads.

What is the standard warranty period?;

According to the official Seagate datasheet, the SkyHawk AI series comes with a 5-year limited warranty. Manufacturer's terms and conditions apply.

What port/connection is it connected to the computer or NVR?;

The drive uses a SATA 6Gb/s (SATA III) connection. You will need an available SATA port and corresponding power/data cable in your system.