Seagate SkyHawk AI interne harde schijf 8 TB 7200 RPM 256 MB 3,5 inch Serial ATA III

Seagate SkyHawk AI 8TB internal hard drive is built for continuous surveillance recording and high-capacity storage. This 3.5" SATA III drive spins at 7200 RPM and includes a 256 MB buffer to support fast data access and consistent write performance in DVR and NVR systems. Designed for 24×7 operation, the drive integrates SkyHawk firmware features and SkyHawk Health Management to help maintain reliability in demanding video environments.

Advantages

The drive supports sustained workloads typical for surveillance deployments, offers a large 8 TB capacity for long retention, and uses ImagePerfect firmware to reduce dropped frames. With a 7200 RPM spindle speed and 256 MB cache, it provides responsive read/write performance. SkyHawk Health Management and three years of Rescue Data Recovery Services help protect recorded video and simplify recovery in case of drive issues.

Suitable for

• DVR and NVR surveillance systems
• 24×7 continuous video recording
• Small to medium camera installations (up to 64 HD cameras with SkyHawk AI platform)
• Systems requiring reliable high-capacity storage and health monitoring

Key specifications

• Brand: SEAGATE
• Model family: SkyHawk AI
• Capacity: 8 TB (8000 GB)
• Form factor: 3.5"
• Interface: Serial ATA III (SATA III)
• Rotational speed: 7200 RPM
• Buffer: 256 MB
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Weight: 0.716 kg
• Rescue Data Recovery Services: 3 years included

How to use

Install the 3.5" Seagate SkyHawk AI drive into a compatible SATA III bay in your DVR, NVR, or server following the device manufacturer's installation instructions. Secure the drive mechanically, connect power and SATA cables, then initialise and format the drive in the host system if required. Configure your surveillance software to use the new volume for recordings and enable SkyHawk Health Management features where supported to monitor drive status.

Recommendations

Use this drive for continuous, mission-critical surveillance recording; avoid subjecting it to frequent non-surveillance desktop workloads. Ensure adequate cooling and proper mounting in multi-drive enclosures, and register or activate the included Rescue Data Recovery Services to maximise data protection.