Seagate · Surveillance
ST8000HKAI000
SkyHawk AI 8TB
SATA 6 Gb/s · 3.5-inch · CMR
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Compare alternatives ↓As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.The Seagate ST8000HKAI000 is a 8TB SkyHawk AI hard drive for DVR and NVR surveillance recording, using SATA 6 Gb/s in a 3.5-inch form factor.
Manufacturer specifications
| Model number | ST8000HKAI000 |
|---|---|
| Nominal capacity | 8 TB · 8000 GB |
| RPM | 7200 |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Recording | CMR |
| Cache (MB) | 256 |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Load/unload cycles | 600000 |
| Drive bays supported | 16+ |
| Average idle power (W) | 7.5 |
| Power-on hours per year | 8760 |
| Workload rating (TB/year) | 550 |
| Average operating power (W) | 8.8 |
| Rotational vibration sensors | Yes |
| Manufacturer limited warranty | 5 years (eligible new drives) |
| Sustained transfer (up to MB/s) | 245 |
Source: Seagate SkyHawk AI manufacturer specifications, pages 3. Reviewed 2026-09-07. Published specifications, not our benchmark results.
What the specifications mean
- CMR recording is specified for this exact model. Check enclosure support and workload limits before installing it in an array.
- Up to 245 MB/s sustained transfer, as specified by the manufacturer. This is not a measured game-loading or random-I/O result.
- 550 TB/year workload rating. This is a workload limit, not a promise of drive lifespan or a backup guarantee.
- Rotational vibration sensors: Yes. Check the documented drive-bay limit for multi-drive enclosures.
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Is ST8000HKAI000 CMR or SMR?
The manufacturer lists CMR recording for ST8000HKAI000. Other models and capacities in the same family can differ.
What connection does ST8000HKAI000 need?
ST8000HKAI000 uses SATA 6 Gb/s and a 3.5-inch form factor. Match both with the computer, controller or enclosure. An M.2 slot, 2.5-inch bay and 3.5-inch bay are not interchangeable.
How much usable space does ST8000HKAI000 provide?
Its nominal capacity is 8000 GB, approximately 7450.6 GiB before formatting. The filesystem, reserved space and any RAID redundancy reduce usable capacity further.
What warranty is listed for ST8000HKAI000?
Manufacturer specification: 5 years (eligible new drives). A renewed, used, OEM or imported offer can have different coverage. Check the serial number and seller terms before buying.