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Surveillance HDD for CCTV & NVR Systems
Protect your security footage with a professional surveillance hard drive designed for
24/7 continuous recording. Perfect for home and business CCTV systems using modern
H.265 / H.265+ compression and high-resolution cameras.
✔ Designed for 24/7 surveillance workloads
✔ Supports multi-camera 4K recording
✔ Compatible with most CCTV NVR & DVR systems
✔ Supplied as Seagate SkyHawk or WD Purple (stock dependent)
Compatible With Most CCTV Recorders
This surveillance HDD uses a standard 3.5” SATA interface, making it compatible with
most popular security camera recorders.
Hikvision NVR / DVR
Dahua NVR / XVR
UNV (Uniview) recorders
HiLook systems
UniFi Protect NVR
Vivotek NVR
Axis recorders
Guru Tip: How Much Storage Do You Need?
Use this guide to estimate recording time for 6MP and 8MP (4K) cameras using
H.265 compression.
Number of Cameras
14 Days Recording
30 Days Recording
2 Cameras
2TB – 4TB
4TB – 6TB
4 Cameras
4TB – 6TB
8TB – 10TB
6 Cameras
6TB – 8TB
12TB – 14TB
8 Cameras
8TB – 10TB
14TB+
Recording estimates assume 8MP cameras at 15fps using H.265+. Actual results depend on motion levels and bitrate configuration.
Why Use a Surveillance HDD Instead of a Desktop Drive?
Standard Desktop HDD
Surveillance HDD (SkyHawk / WD Purple)
Designed for occasional PC workloads
Optimised for continuous video recording
May drop frames under heavy writes
Firmware optimised for multiple video streams
Lower tolerance for heat & vibration
Built for DVR/NVR environments
Specifications
Capacity Options
2TB / 4TB / 6TB / 8TB / 10TB / 12TB / 14TB
Form Factor
3.5" Internal HDD
Interface
SATA
Designed For
24/7 CCTV recording systems
Brand Supplied
Seagate SkyHawk or WD Purple (subject to availability)
Frequently Asked Questions
Which brand will I receive?
We ship either Seagate SkyHawk or WD Purple depending on stock availability.
Both are professional surveillance drives designed for DVR/NVR systems.
Can I use this hard drive in any NVR?
Yes. This is a standard 3.5” SATA surveillance HDD compatible with most CCTV recorders.
How long will my CCTV system record?
Recording time depends on the number of cameras, resolution, and motion levels.
Use the storage guide above for a quick estimate.
Is a surveillance HDD really necessary?
Yes. Surveillance drives are engineered for continuous recording workloads and provide more reliable performance than desktop hard drives.