Seagate Brings High-Capacity 32TB Drives to Support AI, Video, and Cloud Data Growth

Seagate grabbed a lot of interest at Intersec 2026 by demonstrating its latest mass-capacity storage systems, which are geared to support the rapid expansion of AI-powered video analytics. As more sectors rely on computer vision, real-time monitoring, and advanced video processing, the need for dependable and high-capacity storage grows more acute than ever. Seagate demonstrated how its edge-to-cloud storage portfolio assists enterprises in managing the enormous rise in video data created at the network edge.

To meet this increased demand, Seagate developed new 32TB hard drives across several product lines. These include solutions for enterprise data centers, AI-powered video analytics, and on-premises storage systems. The business noted that these high-capacity drives are based on proven technology and are intended to provide the size, dependability, and performance required for modern AI workloads. The same storage architecture that was previously employed in large cloud systems is now being extended to allow hybrid and multi-cloud configurations.

Seagate executives emphasized that traditional hard drives continue to play a critical role in AI adoption, especially for video analytics. AI-powered video systems generate enormous amounts of data that must be stored, processed, and archived efficiently. Many organizations face storage bottlenecks when rolling out AI-based surveillance and analytics solutions. High-capacity drives help reduce these challenges by enabling faster investigations, automated alerts, compliance tracking, and better operational insights.

The new 32TB hard drives will be available globally through authorized channel partners beginning January 14. Pricing varies per use scenario. Models optimized for video analytics workloads are less expensive, but enterprise and cloud-focused drives cost significantly more. Drives designed for NAS setups and on-premises AI applications are considered premium.

Overall, Seagate's release demonstrates how storage infrastructure is becoming an important basis for AI-powered video analytics. As video data grows, scalable and dependable storage solutions will be critical for enterprises seeking to transform video into actionable intelligence.

Information referenced in this article is from Digit