ST20000VE002 – 20TB Seagate SkyHawk AI Surveillance Hard Drive for Intelligent Video Analytics
SKU: 3650
The ST20000VE002 is a surveillance-class 20TB HDD from Seagate’s SkyHawk AI line, designed for 24/7 recording in NVR/DVR platforms that also run AI video analytics. For our B2B customers — resellers, security distributors, and system integrators — this model is a staple SKU for smart surveillance projects across retail chains, city monitoring, logistics hubs, and enterprise campuses. Note that AI stream performance depends on the host recorder or analytics software supporting AI-class workloads.
Stock, Batches & Warranty
We carry this SKU in ongoing stock with batch consistency maintained per shipment, so integrators deploying multi-node projects can match firmware revision and manufacture date across an order. Each unit ships with the full manufacturer warranty; RMA claims are handled through our wholesale support channel with defined turnaround targets, so resellers can extend reliable after-sales terms to their own customers.
Lead Times & Export Compliance
Standard orders ship from warehouse within typical wholesale lead times; larger project quantities can be scheduled in staggered deliveries to match installation milestones. All units are CE, FCC, and RoHS compliant and ship with export documentation suitable for overseas procurement. Every drive is factory-fresh, not refurbished, and is packed for safe freight transit.
Key specifications (table)
| Parameter | Specification |
| Model | ST20000VE002 |
| Series | Seagate SkyHawk AI (surveillance with AI analytics support) |
| Capacity | 20 TB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Spindle Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Cache | 256 MB |
| Workload Rating | Up to 550 TB/year (guidance only; actual load depends on camera count and analytics intensity) |
| MTBF | 2 million hours |
| Supported Streams | Up to 64 HD video + 32 AI streams (platform dependent) |
| Firmware | ImagePerfect™ AI for smooth video and analytics performance |
| Operation | 24/7 continuous workloads |
Procurement Considerations
- Confirm that the target NVR, DVR, or analytics platform explicitly supports AI-class storage; the 32 AI streams figure assumes host-side software and bandwidth can drive it.
- Within Seagate’s portfolio, SkyHawk AI sits above standard SkyHawk surveillance drives for analytics-heavy deployments, while IronWolf targets NAS and Exos targets enterprise data centers — 7200 RPM HDDs deliver strong per-terabyte cost efficiency versus SSDs for sequential video workloads.
- Size arrays against the 550 TB/year workload rating relative to camera count, retention period, and analytics load, and confirm tray/enclosure compatibility with the 3.5-inch SATA form factor before placing volume export orders.
For project pricing, stock confirmation, or batch documentation, request a wholesale quote and our procurement team will respond with current availability.
Wholesale & Procurement Notes
- MOQ negotiable depending on destination and order frequency.
- Tiered volume pricing available — request a quote for project quantities.
- Typical lead time: 3–7 business days for in-stock orders; staggered delivery available for large projects.
- Packing & shipping: OEM retail or bulk anti-static packing; air, sea, and express freight options with full export documentation.
- RMA window: manufacturer warranty with wholesale RMA handling supported from date of invoice.
