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product_id: 750771549
title: "Seagate Skyhawk AI 16TB Video Internal Hard Drive HDD – 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s 512MB Cache for DVR NVR Security Camera System with Drive Health Management and in-House Rescue Services (ST16000VE004)"
brand: "seagate"
price: "R31299"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
category: "Seagate"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/750771549-seagate-skyhawk-ai-16tb-video-internal-hard-drive-hdd-3
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 7200 RPM blazing speed 16TB massive storage 2.5M hours MTBF ultra-reliable Seagate Skyhawk AI 16TB Video Internal Hard Drive HDD – 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s 512MB Cache for DVR NVR Security Camera System with Drive Health Management and in-House Rescue Services (ST16000VE004)

**Brand:** seagate
**Price:** R31299
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Skyrocket your surveillance with AI-powered storage that never blinks.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Seagate Skyhawk AI 16TB Video Internal Hard Drive HDD – 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s 512MB Cache for DVR NVR Security Camera System with Drive Health Management and in-House Rescue Services (ST16000VE004) by seagate
- **How much does it cost?** R31299 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/750771549-seagate-skyhawk-ai-16tb-video-internal-hard-drive-hdd-3)

## Best For

- seagate enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted seagate brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Massive 16TB Capacity:** Store over 10,000 hours of HD video and AI analytics without compromise.
- • **AI-Optimized Performance:** Zero dropped frames even under heavy AI workloads—stay ahead in surveillance tech.
- • **SkyHawk Health Management:** Proactive drive health monitoring with RAID RapidRebuild for 3× faster recovery.
- • **Enterprise-Grade Reliability:** 2.5 million hours MTBF and 3× workload rating for nonstop 24/7 security.
- • **Rescue Data Recovery Included:** Peace of mind with 3 years of in-house data recovery and a 5-year warranty.

## Overview

The Seagate Skyhawk AI 16TB is a 3.5-inch SATA internal hard drive engineered for AI-driven video surveillance systems. Featuring 7200 RPM speed, 512MB cache, and enterprise-class reliability with 2.5 million hours MTBF, it supports up to 64 HD video streams and 32 AI streams simultaneously. Integrated SkyHawk Health Management and Rescue Data Recovery Services ensure data integrity and rapid recovery, making it the ultimate choice for professional-grade, always-on security environments.

## Description

SkyHawk AI 16TB is designed for use in video and imaging applications. Developed with advanced features, it's suitable for AI NVRs, servers, appliances with AI analytics, and deep learning capabilities. Supporting over +10,000 hours of video and analytics and boosting the heavy workloads of AI-enabled 24×7 surveillance systems, SkyHawk AI supports 3× the workload of standard surveillance drives and includes SkyHawk Health Management and Rescue Data Recovery Services.

Review: Defective disk sent - Defective disk sent and desertcart refused return.
Review: Excellent produit et services de Deals2you.ca. - Merci au fournisseur Deals2you.ca. J’ai acheté deux HDD et l’expédition a été effectuée dès le lendemain. Je confirme également que les produits Seagate Skyhawk AI sont très robustes et fiables.

## Features

- ImagePerfect AI: Delivers zero dropped frames while supporting heavier workloads.
- Versatile Capabilities: Intelligently adapts to the scale of your AI environment, supporting up to 64 HD video streams and 32 AI streams.
- SkyHawk Health Management: Actively helps protect your surveillance storage by focusing on prevention, intervention, and recovery options. Includes RAID RapidRebuild—providing 3× faster volume rebuilds over traditional RAID rebuilds.
- Higher Reliability: Enterprise-class, with 2.5M hours MTBF and a 550TB/year workload rate for more than 3× that of standard surveillance HDDs.
- Recovery Services & Warranty: Five-year limited product warranty and three-year in-house Rescue Data Recovery Services included.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0DG3JB7G5 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #33,854 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) #77 in Internal Hard Drives |
| Box Contents | Quick Start Guide |
| Brand | Seagate |
| Brand Name | Seagate |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 512 |
| Color | SURVEILLANCE AI |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Connectivity Technology | SATA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 83 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gigabits Per Second |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 16 TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | SATA 6 GB/s |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Hard Disk Type | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard-Drive Size | 16 TB |
| Hardware Connectivity | SATA 6.0 Gb/s |
| Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 20.3L x 7.6W x 15.2Th Centimeters |
| Item Weight | 1.5 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Seagate |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ST16000VE004 |
| Media Speed | 160 MB/s |
| Model Name | SkyHawk AI |
| Model Number | 5f258c49-5383-43ff-b1af-2bd5ab69f605 |
| Network Connectivity Technology | SATA |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Features | Data Recovery Service |
| Special Feature | Data Recovery Service |
| Specific Uses For Product | Surveillance |
| UPC | 763649181904 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |

## Product Details

- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 16 TB
- **Hard Disk Interface:** SATA 6 GB/s
- **Connectivity Technology:** SATA
- **Brand:** Seagate
- **Special Feature:** Data Recovery Service
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 3.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop
- **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Colour:** SURVEILLANCE AI

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size, Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ Defective disk sent
*by T***N on 11 October 2024*

Defective disk sent and amazon refused return.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent produit et services de Deals2you.ca.
*by A***O on 17 April 2026*

Merci au fournisseur Deals2you.ca. J’ai acheté deux HDD et l’expédition a été effectuée dès le lendemain. Je confirme également que les produits Seagate Skyhawk AI sont très robustes et fiables.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great HDD for Video Surveillance - Fast, Quiet, and Reliable!
*by S***N on 14 April 2026*

This is the perfect hard drive for my 16 camera NVR. It was delivered more quickly than promised, was reasonably priced and is working flawlessly so far. Based on other reviews, I was concerned about how noisy it might be for my office environment, but I'm happy to report that it's pretty quiet; I sit within 8 feet of it and it don't notice it at all.

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-07-11*