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ACTi
SKU: PHDD-2M00
Acti PHDD-2M00 WD Ultrastar 24TB 3.5" Hard Disk Drive
24TB surveillance drive for continuous NVR recording in rack systems
- 24TB capacity supports extended retention on Acti NVR and surveillance NAS
- 3.5" SATA interface with PoE power for standard networked storage setup
- Purpose-built for sustained 24/7 operation in medium to large deployments
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ACTi
SKU: PHDD-3C11
Acti PHDD-3C11 mSATA 128GB System Drive with Windows 10
128GB mSATA drive with Windows 10 for Acti GNR-330 NVR systems
- Pre-installed Windows 10 and NVR software for immediate deployment
- 128GB mSATA SSD storage for rapid system performance
- PoE (802.3af) powered—no separate power infrastructure needed
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ACTi
SKU: PHDD-3C13
Acti PHDD-3C13 System Drive Upgrade
128GB mSATA SSD upgrade for ACTi INR-340 NVR systems
- 128GB mSATA SSD ships pre-loaded with Windows 10 and ACTi NVR software.
- Direct drop-in replacement for the ACTi INR-340 NVR eliminates OS configuration.
- Compact mSATA form factor draws power via PoE (802.3af) with no extra cabling.
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Axis
SKU: 02365-021
Axis 02365-021 512GB Surveillance Card 10-Pack
512GB microSD surveillance cards, 10-pack for Axis cameras
- 512GB surveillance microSD card, 10-pack for cameras
- 7-14 days of 24/7 recording per card on standard bitrate
- Built for continuous read/write duty cycle
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Axis
SKU: 03317-001
Axis 03317-001 Enterprise Hard Drive 12TB
12TB enterprise hard drive for continuous NVR surveillance recording
- 12TB enterprise hard drive for surveillance NVRs
- ~180-240 hours on 16 cameras at 4 Mbps average
- Built for sustained 24/7 read/write duty cycles
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Geovision
SKU: 391-HD18TB-000
Geovision 391-HD18TB-000 Hard Drive Storage Module
18TB expansion module for Geovision NVR systems
- 18TB capacity adds 4–12 weeks of continuous 24/7 retention on a 16-camera system.
- Installs into standard internal NVR drive bays—no external enclosures or reconfiguration.
- Factory 3-year warranty covers materials and workmanship for the full module lifespan.
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Geovision
SKU: 391-HDD2TB-000
Geovision 391-HDD2TB-000 2TB Hard Drive Storage
2TB expansion drive for Geovision DVR, NVR, and hybrid recorders
- 2TB capacity extends video retention across Geovision DVR, NVR, and hybrid recorders.
- Direct compatibility with Geovision platforms ensures plug-and-play deployment without reconfiguration.
- 3-year warranty reduces replacement risk in long-term continuous surveillance installations.
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Geovision
SKU: 391-HDD4TB-000
Geovision 391-HDD4TB-000 4TB HDD Surveillance
- 4TB capacity supports 7–14 days retention across 4–8 cameras at 1080p 15fps.
- Rated for continuous 24/7 operation, eliminating premature failure in active recording systems.
- Standard 6 Gbps SATA interface fits any DVR/NVR platform without proprietary controllers.
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Geovision
SKU: 391-HDD8TB-000
Geovision 391-HDD8TB-000 8TB Hard Drive
8TB surveillance hard drive for 24/7 NVR/DVR continuous recording
- 8TB capacity supports extended video retention across multi-camera NVR/DVR deployments.
- 3.5-inch SATA form factor drops into existing recorder bays with no hardware modification.
- 3-year warranty backs continuous 24/7 recording workloads in live surveillance environments.
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Geovision
SKU: 72-HD10TB-001
Geovision 72-HD10TB-001 10TB Surveillance Hard Drive
10TB surveillance drive built for 24/7 DVR/NVR recording
- 10TB SATA II capacity supports extended multi-camera retention in DVR/NVR bays.
- Surveillance-grade design handles continuous 24/7 write workloads without throttling.
- 3-year warranty and standard 3.5" form factor simplify sparing and bay replacement.
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Geovision
SKU: 72-HD12TB-001
Geovision 72-HD12TB-001 12TB Surveillance Hard Drive
12TB surveillance HDD for 24/7 DVR/NVR recording
- 12TB capacity supports extended multi-camera retention without frequent drive swaps.
- Surveillance-grade design sustains 24/7 continuous recording in DVR/NVR deployments.
- SATA II interface ensures compatibility with standard DVR/NVR backplanes and appliances.
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Geovision
SKU: 72-HD14TB-001
Geovision 72-HD14TB-001 14TB Surveillance Hard Drive
14TB surveillance drive for 24/7 DVR/NVR continuous recording
- 14TB SATA II capacity supports extended video retention in multi-camera DVR/NVR arrays.
- Surveillance-grade design handles 24/7 continuous recording without performance degradation.
- 3-year warranty and compact 5.75×4×1 in form factor simplifies rack and chassis integration.
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Geovision
SKU: 72-HD18TB-001
Geovision 72-HD18TB-001 18TB Surveillance Hard Drive
18TB surveillance drive for 24/7 NVR/DVR recording deployments
- 18TB SATA II capacity extends recording retention on multi-camera NVR/DVR deployments.
- Surveillance-grade design supports continuous 24/7 write cycles without performance degradation.
- 3-year warranty reduces lifecycle risk in long-term security infrastructure installations.
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Geovision
SKU: 72-HD2TB-301
Geovision 72-HD2TB-301 2TB Surveillance Hard Drive
- 2TB capacity supports 7–14 days of continuous H.264 recording from a 2MP camera.
- Surveillance-grade thermal design sustains 24/7 duty cycles at ambient temps up to 50°C.
- Standard SATA III interface fits any DVR/NVR chassis—no proprietary connectors required.
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Geovision
SKU: 72-HD4TB-302
Geovision 72-HD4TB-302 4TB Surveillance Hard Drive
- 4TB capacity supports roughly 60–90 days of single-camera 24/7 H.264 recording.
- Surveillance-grade SATA II design handles continuous 24/7 operation without throttling.
- Fits any standard 3.5-inch SATA II DVR or NVR bay for broad recorder compatibility.
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Geovision
SKU: 72-HD6TB-001
Geovision 72-HD6TB-001 6TB Surveillance Hard Drive
6TB surveillance drive for 24/7 NVR/DVR recording on SATA II systems
- 6TB SATA II capacity supports extended multi-camera recording retention on NVRs and DVRs.
- Surveillance-grade firmware tuning enables sustained 24/7 write performance without degradation.
- 3-year warranty and error correction support mission-critical, uninterrupted security recording.
$576.00 $295.99 Save $280.01The 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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