i-PRO CANISTER-NX4 18TB HDD Storage Canister
The i-PRO CANISTER-NX4/18TB is an 18TB hot-swap hard disk drive canister engineered for seamless integration with i-PRO WJ-NX series network video recorders. This factory-configured storage module combines surveillance-rated storage with tool-free installation, enabling rapid capacity expansion and drive replacement without system downtime or NVR disassembly.
Key Features
- 18TB surveillance-class hard drive pre-installed in hot-swap carrier
- Tool-free hot-swap installation and replacement
- Zero-downtime operation during drive maintenance
- Compatible with i-PRO WJ-NX410, WJ-NX510, WJ-HXE410, and WJ-NX400 recorders
- 24/7 continuous recording capability
- Multi-stream concurrent access support
Surveillance-Rated Storage Performance
The 18TB hard drive is specifically engineered for continuous surveillance workloads. Surveillance-class drives are optimized for sustained sequential write patterns and multi-stream concurrent access required in NVR environments. This specialized design delivers superior reliability compared to desktop-class drives, eliminating premature wear, vibration sensitivity, and thermal degradation that commonly occur when consumer drives are repurposed for security applications.
Hot-Swap Design and Installation
The hot-swap canister enables drive installation, replacement, and capacity expansion while the NVR remains powered and actively recording. The carrier tray slides directly into the NVR's drive bay, where it locks securely and automatically establishes power and data connections. This architecture eliminates recording interruptions and allows failed drives to be replaced without affecting other recording streams or compromising system uptime—a critical requirement for continuous surveillance operations.
Technical Specifications
- Form Factor: HDD Canister with hot-swap carrier tray
- Storage Capacity: 18TB
- Drive Type: Surveillance-rated hard disk drive
- Recording Capability: 24/7 continuous operation
- VMS Compatibility: i-PRO WJ-NX410, WJ-NX510, WJ-HXE410, WJ-NX400
Ideal Applications
The CANISTER-NX4/18TB is suited for organizations requiring high-capacity surveillance storage with minimal maintenance overhead. Typical deployments include multi-camera surveillance systems, critical infrastructure monitoring, retail and commercial facilities, and any environment where recording continuity and rapid drive replacement are operational priorities.
Ted PerryPerspective based on aggregated IP Security Depot and affiliated engineering team experience.
When specifying NVR storage, drive selection directly impacts system reliability and total cost of ownership. Surveillance-rated drives reduce failure rates and warranty claims compared to consumer alternatives. The 18TB capacity represents an optimal balance between per-drive cost efficiency and physical drive count, reducing power consumption, cooling demands, and canister slot utilization in mid-to-large deployments.
The hot-swap design is essential for sites where maintenance windows are unavailable or where recording cannot be interrupted. For systems running the specified i-PRO NX series, this canister provides compatibility assurance and simplified procurement.
