Storage Selection Guide 2018

CCTV Handbook 2018 Storage Selection Guide


Select technology:

All | Hard Disk Drive (HDD) | Hybrid Recorder (both analogue and IP cameras directly supported) | iSCSI-based digital video disk arrays | Network Video Recorder (IP cameras | Network Video Recorder (IP cameras supported only) | Software enabling hardware NVRs | Video Management System (VMS)


Select brand:

All | Arecont Vision | Axis Communications | Bosch Security and Safety Systems | Capsule | CathexisVision | Hikvision | IndigoVision | Milestone Systems | NUUO | Panasonic South Africa | Provision ISR | Seagate | Secutel Technologies | TruVision | TVT | Zhejiang Dahua Technology Co


Regal Distributors SA

Hard Disk Drive (HDD): SkyHawk AI (ST10000VE0004)

Brand: Seagate

* First HDD created specifically for AI enabled video surveillance solutions

* Ideal for intensive computational workloads that typically accompany AI work streams

* Equipped with Seagate ImagePerfect AI firmware

* High throughput and enhanced caching deliver low latency and excellent random read performance

Embedded or PC based: Standalone

Maximum number of cameras supported: N/A

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 1 to 64 HD streams supported

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Health data via GUI

Maximum number of concurrent users: N/A

Additional security features: N/A

Hardware format: HDD

Storage type: 8 TB or 10 TB options

Video inputs: N/A

Camera configuration & management features: 1 to 64 HD video streams supported, with an additional 16 AI video streams

Camera video stream protocols: N/A

Data export formats: N/A

Alarm or analytics services: SkyHawk Health Management included

Integration with other systems: Designed for AI NVR use but can be used in standard NVRs or CCTV surveillance servers

Licensing: N/A

Warranty: 5 years

Additional information:Best-fit applications are NVRs, embedded surveillance DVRs (SDVR), hybrid surveillance DVRs and surveillance DVRs

Contact: Michael Collier [email protected] +27 11 553 3300






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