{"product_id":"seagate-skyhawk-ai-8tb-surveillance-hard-drive-3-5-sata-iii-7200rpm","title":"Seagate SkyHawk AI 8TB Surveillance Hard Drive – 3.5″ SATA III, 7200RPM","description":"\u003ch3\u003eSeagate SkyHawk AI 8TB Surveillance Hard Drive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeagate SkyHawk AI 8TB Surveillance Hard Drive\u003c\/strong\u003e is engineered for always-on video analytics and surveillance environments where reliability and uninterrupted recording matter. ImagePerfect AI firmware minimizes dropped frames and supports heavier analytics workloads so your NVR or edge appliance keeps every critical moment intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a 3.5\" SATA III interface, 7200 RPM performance and enterprise-grade workload endurance, this 8TB drive scales from standalone recorders to dense multi-bay systems. Built-in SkyHawk Health Management and a three‑year Rescue Data Recovery Services plan give added protection and recovery options—helping reduce downtime and data loss risk in demanding surveillance and AI deployments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatures and Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImagePerfect AI firmware for minimal frame loss and improved analytics reliability.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports up to 64 HD video streams and 32 AI streams for AI-enabled surveillance deployments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 TB capacity in a 3.5\" SATA III form factor with 7200 RPM performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh workload rating (designed for up to 550 TB\/year) for 24×7 video and analytics workloads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnterprise-class reliability: ~2 million hours MTBF and advanced vibration management for multi-bay NVRs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree years of Rescue Data Recovery Services to help recover data from unexpected loss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSustained throughput up to ~255 MB\/s and a large onboard cache for steady video writes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's in the box\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeagate SkyHawk AI 8TB 3.5\" SATA III internal HDD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer limited warranty documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Q\u0026amp;A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat is ImagePerfect AI and why does it matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e ImagePerfect AI is SkyHawk AI firmware designed to reduce dropped frames and optimize writes during heavy AI analytics and multi‑camera recording, helping ensure continuous, reliable footage capture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eHow many cameras and AI streams does this drive support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e The SkyHawk AI 8TB drive is designed to support up to 64 HD video streams and an additional 32 AI streams when integrated into compatible NVR or edge systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eIs data recovery included?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — the product includes three years of Seagate Rescue Data Recovery Services (availability may vary by region), which provides access to Seagate’s recovery labs and an industry‑leading recovery success rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCan I use this drive in a multi-bay RAID NVR?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e Yes — it’s built with advanced vibration management and SkyHawk Health Management to sustain performance in multi‑bay systems; verify your NVR vendor’s compatibility list for full integration details.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eQ:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAre there any devices this drive will not work with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eA:\u003c\/b\u003e This is a 3.5\" internal SATA III drive and will not fit or operate in devices that do not accept 3.5\" SATA drives (for example, M.2-only systems, some 2.5\" laptop bays, or systems without SATA power\/data connectors).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecification\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCapacity:\u003c\/b\u003e 8 TB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eForm Factor:\u003c\/b\u003e 3.5\" internal HDD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eInterface:\u003c\/b\u003e SATA III (6 Gb\/s)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRotational Speed:\u003c\/b\u003e 7200 RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCache:\u003c\/b\u003e 256 MB (typical for this model family)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSustained Transfer Rate:\u003c\/b\u003e Up to ~255 MB\/s (manufacturer stated)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWorkload Rating:\u003c\/b\u003e Designed for up to 550 TB\/year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMTBF:\u003c\/b\u003e ~2,000,000 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFirmware:\u003c\/b\u003e ImagePerfect AI (SkyHawk AI series)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRescue Services:\u003c\/b\u003e Includes three years of Rescue Data Recovery Services (availability by region)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOperating Temperature:\u003c\/b\u003e 0°C to 65°C (32°F to 149°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e ~146.8 × 101.9 × 25.9 mm (3.5\" drive)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTypical Use:\u003c\/b\u003e 24×7 surveillance recording and AI video analytics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Datasheet:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/skyhawk-ai-DS1960-10C-2008GB-en_GB.pdf?v=1767633933\" style=\"color: rgb(0, 170, 255);\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ePDF\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\u003cb\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDevice Compatibility:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with systems and NVRs that accept 3.5\" SATA III internal drives and provide standard SATA data and power connections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for multi‑bay NVRs and servers that require high workload endurance and advanced vibration tolerance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMac:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo vendor‑specific OS version list found. Use in Macs is supported only in systems that physically accept a 3.5\" SATA drive or via appropriate SATA-to‑USB\/adapter enclosures. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWindows:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo vendor‑specific OS version list found. The drive is a standard SATA block device recognizable by Windows when attached to a compatible SATA controller. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOther OS:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo vendor‑specific OS version list found. Standard Linux distributions and other OSes that support SATA block storage should recognize the drive. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInterface Requirements:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires a 3.5\" drive bay with SATA III (6 Gb\/s) data connection and SATA power (5V\/12V) supply.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot compatible with systems that only accept M.2 or U.2 drives, 2.5\" bays without adapters, or devices lacking SATA power\/data connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnsupported:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot compatible with: devices that do not provide a 3.5\" SATA interface (for example, M.2-only laptops, many tablets, and some small-form-factor appliances without SATA).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProduct Videos\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"Seagate I The SkyHawk Surveillance Family\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/lEFILvVJYlY\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- og_design_guide_fingerprint:a0901b1dd9934344e6356faa516161b9 --\u003e","brand":"Seagate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56158453006722,"sku":"ST8000VE001","price":298.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0842\/5707\/9599\/files\/1bab8a6081cc4467882ea2a965ac0a90.avif?v=1767632745","url":"https:\/\/flexxmemory.co.uk\/products\/seagate-skyhawk-ai-8tb-surveillance-hard-drive-3-5-sata-iii-7200rpm","provider":"Flexx International Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}