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Western Digital
SKU: WD43PURZ
Western Digital WD Purple 4TB Surveillance Hard Drive (WD43PURZ)
- 4TB surveillance-rated HDD for weeks of 24/7 NVR recording
- 180 TB/year workload + 1M-hour MTBF for always-on duty cycles
- AllFrame tech reduces dropped frames in multi-camera systems
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SKU: HK-HDD6T
Hikvision HK-HDD6T 6TB Surveillance Hard Drive
6TB surveillance drive with 7200 RPM for continuous 24/7 recording
- 6TB capacity retains ~4 weeks of 4MP footage from 4-camera systems
- 7200 RPM spindle speed handles multi-stream recording without thermal stress
- 128MB cache buffer smooths sustained write operations in NVR/DVR deployments
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SKU: HK-HDD10T
Hikvision HK-HDD10T 10TB Surveillance Hard Drive
10TB surveillance drive with 7200 RPM for 24/7 DVR/NVR recording
- 10TB capacity stores 90–180 days of continuous HD footage per camera
- 7200 RPM spindle speed handles multi-stream recording from 4–16+ cameras
- 256MB cache and SATA interface integrate directly into DVR/NVR systems
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Hikvision
SKU: HK-HDD12T
Hikvision HK-HDD12T 12TB Surveillance Hard Drive
12TB surveillance drive with 7200 RPM for 24/7 continuous recording
- 12TB capacity supports extended retention with minimal footage overwrites
- 7200 RPM spin speed balanced for sustained multi-stream recording performance
- 256MB cache and SATA interface compatible with DVRs, NVRs, and surveillance systems
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SKU: HK-HDD4T
Hikvision HK-HDD4T 4TB Surveillance Hard Drive
4TB surveillance drive for 24/7 DVR/NVR recording with 30–60 day retention
- 7200 RPM spindle speed handles multi-stream 1080p recording without frame drops
- 128MB cache buffer reduces latency spikes during simultaneous playback and recording
- SATA 3.5-inch form factor fits standard surveillance systems with quick installation
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ACTi
SKU: PHDD-1200
Acti PHDD-1200 1TB 2.5" Hard Disk Drive
1TB 2.5" drive with PoE power for Acti NVR systems
- 1TB capacity supports mid-scale surveillance deployments
- PoE (802.3af) eliminates need for separate drive power
- Compatible with Acti MNR-310 and other NVR models
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ACTi
SKU: PHDD-2200
Acti PHDD-2200 1TB 3.5" Hard Disk Drive
1TB 3.5" HDD for Acti ENR surveillance NVR systems
- 7200 RPM spindle with 128MB cache for continuous recording
- PoE power (802.3af) eliminates separate power infrastructure
- Wall and rack mount options for compact surveillance deployments
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ACTi
SKU: PHDD-2301
Acti PHDD-2301 Hgst Ultrastar 7k6000 2TB Hard Disk
2TB 3.5" SATA drive for Acti NVR surveillance recording with PoE power
- 2TB capacity on HGST Ultrastar 7K6000 platform for continuous recording
- PoE power input simplifies installation in surveillance infrastructure
- Compatible with Acti NVR systems and wall or rack mounting configurations
$3,352.00 $2,477.99 Save $874.01The item has been added -
ACTi
SKU: PHDD-2501
Acti PHDD-2501 4TB 3.5" Hard Disk Drive
4TB 3.5" surveillance drive for Acti NVR & compatible systems
- 7200 RPM with 128MB cache for sustained multi-stream video recording
- 3.5" SATA form factor fits standard NVR and NAS storage slots
- Wall and rack mounting options for flexible deployment configurations
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ACTi
SKU: PHDD-2702
Acti PHDD-2702 WD 6TB 3.5" Hard Disk Drive
6TB 3.5" surveillance drive with 7200 RPM for 24/7 NVR recording
- 256MB cache and 7200 RPM sustains continuous multi-camera recording
- SATA interface works with ACTi NVRs and third-party surveillance platforms
- Rated for round-the-clock 24/7 duty cycles in security installations
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ACTi
SKU: PHDD-2900
Acti PHDD-2900 WD 8TB 3.5" Hard Disk Drive
8TB 3.5" rack-mount drive with PoE power for Acti NVR systems
- 8TB capacity in standard 3.5" form factor for multi-channel video storage
- PoE (802.3af) powered for simplified rack deployment without separate PSU
- SATA interface compatible with Acti NVR and NAS surveillance environments
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ACTi
SKU: PHDD-2A00
Acti PHDD-2A00 WD WD101KRYZ 10TB 3.5 Hard Disk Drive
10TB 3.5" enterprise HDD for continuous NVR surveillance recording
- 10TB capacity on single 3.5-inch drive for extended retention in Acti NVR systems
- Enterprise-class WD WD101KRYZ rated for 24/7 continuous-duty video recording
- PoE powered via 802.3af for rack-mount deployment in centralized security setups
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ACTi
SKU: PHDD-2B01
Acti PHDD-2B01 Hgst Ultrastar 7k6000 12TB Hard Disk Drive
12TB 3.5" SATA drive for 24/7 surveillance NVR storage
- 12TB capacity on HGST Ultrastar 7K6000 architecture for extended recording
- Designed for continuous 24/7 duty cycle in surveillance deployments
- Compatible with ACTi NVRs and ONVIF-compliant systems via SATA interface
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ACTi
SKU: PHDD-2E01
Acti PHDD-2E01 Hgst Ultrastar 7k6000 14TB Hard Drive
14TB enterprise surveillance drive for continuous NVR recording
- 14TB capacity at 7200 RPM with 512MB cache for high-throughput recording
- 3.5" SATA form factor compatible with Acti and third-party NVR systems
- HGST ULTRASTAR 7K6000 platform built for 24/7 surveillance environments
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ACTi
SKU: PHDD-2H00
Acti PHDD-2H00 WD Ultrastar 16TB 3.5" Hard Disk Drive
16TB surveillance drive for 24/7 NVR/DVR recording deployments
- 16TB capacity on 3.5" SATA form factor for extended retention periods
- WD Ultrastar platform rated for continuous surveillance recording environments
- Compatible with surveillance-grade NAS and DVR/NVR security systems
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ACTi
SKU: PHDD-2J00
Acti PHDD-2J00 WD Ultrastar 22TB 3.5" Hard Disk Drive
22TB 3.5" surveillance drive for Acti NVR systems, 7200 RPM SATA
- 22TB capacity handles extended video archive and continuous recording
- 7200 RPM spindle speed with 512MB cache for sustained throughput
- Standard 3.5" form factor compatible with Acti NVR and SATA infrastructure
$7,992.00 $5,910.99 Save $2,081.01The item has been added
NVR Hard Drives & Storage
NVR hard drives and storage components support reliable recording and retention for commercial surveillance systems. Choose surveillance-grade drives and storage configurations based on retention targets, write workload, and redundancy requirements to protect critical footage.
Plan Your Deployment
- Retention targets and required storage capacity
- Surveillance-grade drive workload and duty cycle needs
- RAID level selection and redundancy planning
- Compatibility with your NVR platform and bays
- Replacement strategy and lifecycle management
NVR Hard Drives & Storage — Engineering-Grade Video Recording & Storage for Commercial Deployments
This category covers 63 working models of nvr hard drives & storage sourced manufacturer-direct or through channel-direct US distribution. Build the rest of your system around the architectural choices below — compatibility, environmental rating, and lifecycle decisions made here propagate through every downstream component you specify.
What to Look For
Channel count and supported resolution define the recorder's ceiling. A 16-channel NVR rated for 8MP per channel is a different product from a 16-channel rated for 2MP — the latter throttles your future camera upgrades. Read the per-channel and aggregate bitrate ceilings (often expressed in Mbps incoming/outgoing). A safe rule: target an NVR with at least 50% headroom on bitrate, and channel count one step above current need.
Storage architecture matters as much as raw capacity. Surveillance-grade drives (WD Purple, Seagate SkyHawk) are tuned for 24/7 write loads and a small concurrent read count; desktop drives fail in months under the same workload. RAID levels affect both fault tolerance and write performance — RAID 5 for general retention with one drive of redundancy, RAID 6 or 10 for larger arrays where two-drive failure isn't recoverable in RAID 5.
VMS choice locks you into a vendor ecosystem more than any camera decision will. Genetec, Milestone, Hanwha Wisenet WAVE, Avigilon, and Axis Camera Station differ on per-camera licensing cost, third-party integrations (access control, video analytics, identity), and analyst workflow. Demo the operator interface with the people who will actually use it before committing — analyst frustration drives more replacements than technical limits.
Plan for off-site or redundant storage. Single-site recorders fail or get stolen. Cloud-archive licensing, NAS replication, and multi-site federation become important the moment a chain customer asks for centralized investigation tools. Recorders that bury cloud-archive in a per-camera SaaS bundle drive long-term costs much higher than a one-time NAS expansion.
Key Specs in This Category
| Spec | Available Options |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 2MP, Thermal |
| IP Rating | IPX7 |
| Power | PoE, Battery |
| Storage | microSD, HDD, SSD |
| Type | Hard Disk Drive, NVR, Accessory, IP Camera, Accessories, Network Storage Appliance, DVR-NVR |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many drives can fit in a typical NVR?
Compact desktop NVRs hold 1-2 drives — typically capping around 16TB usable. Mid-size rack-mount NVRs hold 4-8 drives, often 32-64TB usable in RAID 5/6. Enterprise NVRs and dedicated storage servers scale to 16+ drives with hot-swap and JBOD expansion. Match drive count to your retention math; running out of drive bays mid-project means a recorder replacement, not just a drive add.
Should I use surveillance-grade or enterprise drives?
Surveillance-grade drives (WD Purple, Seagate SkyHawk) are correct for most NVRs — they're tuned for many concurrent write streams from cameras with low read count. Enterprise drives (WD Gold, Seagate IronWolf Pro, Exos) are appropriate for high-channel-count systems with many concurrent investigator clients reading recorded video. Avoid desktop drives entirely; they're rated for 8x5 light duty and fail quickly in 24/7 NVR loads.
What's the difference between an NVR and a hybrid recorder?
An NVR records exclusively from IP cameras over Ethernet. A hybrid (or tribrid) recorder accepts both IP cameras and legacy analog/HD-over-coax cameras on dedicated BNC inputs, useful for migrations where you can't replace coax runs immediately. Hybrid units cost more per channel and add complexity; if you're starting fresh or fully replacing analog, a pure NVR is simpler and almost always cheaper per usable channel.
Can I expand storage on an existing NVR?
Most rack NVRs and storage servers accept storage expansion via empty drive bays, eSATA/SAS JBOD shelves, or iSCSI targets. Desktop NVRs with only 1-2 bays generally do not. Before buying, check the recorder's supported expansion architecture and the maximum raw and usable capacity — many sub-$2,000 NVRs cap below the 24TB threshold most projects need within three years.
Do I need a dedicated VMS workstation?
For a few cameras and one or two simultaneous operators, the NVR's built-in client interface is enough. For 32+ cameras, multiple investigator seats, video walls, or wall-of-monitors operations, a dedicated workstation (or thin client) running the VMS client is standard. The workstation needs adequate GPU decode capacity for the simultaneous stream count — H.265 decode acceleration is essential at scale.
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