SURVEILLANCE-GRADE STORAGE · BUILT FOR CONTINUOUS RECORDING
Professional HDD Storage for CCTV, DVR and NVR Systems
Protect important video footage with a purpose-built 3.5-inch SATA surveillance hard drive designed for continuous, write-intensive security recording. Select the capacity that suits your camera count and retention target, from compact 2TB installations through to high-capacity 16TB systems.
Capacity Range
2TB to 16TB
Operating Profile
24/7 Surveillance
Form Factor
3.5-inch SATA
Recorder Support
DVR · NVR · XVR
Choose the Right Capacity
2TB–4TB · Compact SystemsA practical fit for smaller home systems, fewer cameras, motion recording and shorter retention periods.
6TB–8TB · Everyday Multi-CameraBalanced capacity for residential, retail and small-business systems that need a longer recording history.
10TB–12TB · Extended RetentionSuited to higher camera counts, higher resolutions and sites where recorded footage must remain available longer.
14TB–16TB · High-Capacity RecordingDesigned for demanding commercial recorders and storage-heavy installations, subject to the recorder's supported drive limit.
Capacity Planning Guide
System Size
Approx. 14-Day Retention
Approx. 30-Day Retention
2 cameras
2TB–4TB
4TB–6TB
4 cameras
4TB–6TB
8TB–10TB
6 cameras
6TB–8TB
12TB–16TB
8 cameras
8TB–10TB
16TB+
Planning estimates assume high-resolution H.265 recording at a moderate frame rate. Actual retention varies significantly with resolution, bitrate, frame rate, compression, motion activity and recording schedule.
Why Choose a Surveillance HDD?
Continuous Video WorkloadsSurveillance firmware is designed around sustained recording and playback rather than the intermittent workload of a desktop computer.
Multi-Stream RecordingOptimised to manage simultaneous video streams from multiple security cameras while maintaining dependable footage capture.
Recorder EnvironmentsPurpose-built for compatible DVR and NVR chassis where drives operate continuously for long periods.
Evidence You Can Rely OnA surveillance-grade drive helps reduce the risk of dropped frames and incomplete recordings during demanding write activity.
Product Specifications
Capacity Options
2TB · 4TB · 6TB · 8TB · 10TB · 12TB · 14TB · 16TB
Drive Type
Internal surveillance hard disk drive
Form Factor
3.5-inch
Interface
SATA
Designed For
Compatible CCTV DVR, NVR and XVR recorders
Recording Profile
Continuous 24/7 surveillance workloads
Brand Supplied
Seagate SkyHawk or WD Purple, according to available stock
Compatibility Before Ordering
This drive uses the standard 3.5-inch SATA format found in many Hikvision, Dahua, Uniview, HiLook, UniFi Protect, Vivotek and other CCTV recorders. Always confirm the recorder's maximum supported capacity per HDD bay before selecting a drive, especially for 12TB, 14TB and 16TB options.
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