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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.
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Geovision
SKU: 72-HD8TB-001
Geovision 72-HD8TB-001 8TB Surveillance Hard Drive
8TB surveillance drive for 24/7 DVR/NVR recording without frequent replacement
- 8TB capacity extends video retention cycles, reducing manual archival intervention.
- Surveillance-grade design sustains 24/7 continuous I/O across multi-stream DVR/NVR loads.
- SATA II interface ensures compatibility with legacy and current-gen DVR/NVR platforms.
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Geovision
SKU: 72-RAID20-001
Geovision 72-RAID20-001 Areca 20 Port RAID Card
- Manages up to 20 SATA drives on a single PCIe card, eliminating controller sprawl.
- RAID 6 and RAID 10 support provides dual-disk fault tolerance for 24/7 NVR uptime.
- Hot-swap capability lets you replace failed drives without interrupting live recording.
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Hikvision
SKU: HDD-SAS6T
Hikvision HDD-SAS6T 6TB SAS Hard Disk Drive
6TB SAS surveillance drive engineered for 24/7 NVR recording
- 6TB capacity with 128MB cache for continuous IP camera video retention
- 7200 RPM spindle speed optimized for sustained surveillance workloads
- SAS interface for enterprise NVR systems with 3.5-inch form factor
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Hikvision
SKU: HK-DVDRW
Hikvision HK-DVDRW DVD-RW Drive for DVR
DVD-RW drive for Hikvision 4 and 5 Series DVRs with multi-format support
- Read and write DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW for flexible archival
- 5.25-inch half-height form factor with SATA interface for DVR integration
- Includes mounting screws for direct installation in compatible Hikvision models
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Hikvision
SKU: HK-HDD1T
Hikvision HK-HDD1T 1TB Surveillance Hard Drive
1TB surveillance drive with 7200 RPM for continuous 24/7 recording
- 64MB cache optimizes data throughput during sustained video streaming
- SATA interface compatible with DVRs, NVRs, and hybrid surveillance systems
- 3.5-inch form factor fits standard desktop and tower-based installations
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Hikvision
SKU: HK-HDD1T-E
Hikvision HK-HDD1T-E 1TB Enterprise Surveillance HDD
1TB enterprise surveillance HDD with 7200 RPM for 24/7 recording
- 1TB capacity with 64MB cache for multi-channel NVR/DVR recording
- 7200 RPM spindle speed balances performance and reliability under continuous load
- SATA interface compatible with standard surveillance systems and NVR setups
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Hikvision
SKU: HK-HDD2T
Hikvision HK-HDD2T 2TB Surveillance Hard Drive
2TB surveillance drive with 7200 RPM and 64MB cache for 24/7 recording
- 7200 RPM spindle speed sustains multi-camera streams without performance drops
- 64MB cache buffer absorbs write spikes from 8+ simultaneous camera feeds
- Standard 3.5-inch SATA form factor works with DVR/NVR systems and recorders
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Hikvision
SKU: HK-HDD6T-E
Hikvision HK-HDD6T-E 6TB Enterprise SATA HDD
6TB enterprise SATA HDD for 24/7 NVR and surveillance storage
- 6TB capacity with 128MB cache for multi-stream recording workloads
- 7200 RPM spindle speed sustains continuous read/write operations
- 3.5-inch SATA form factor integrates directly into NVR and server systems
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SKU: HK-HDD8T
Hikvision HK-HDD8T 8TB Surveillance Hard Drive
8TB surveillance drive with 7200 RPM for continuous 24/7 NVR recording
- 8TB capacity supports 30–45 days of continuous recording on typical 4-camera systems
- 7200 RPM spindle speed maintains performance under sustained multi-stream workloads
- 256MB cache reduces latency during simultaneous recording and playback operations
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Hikvision
SKU: HK-HDD8T-E
Hikvision HK-HDD8T-E 8TB Enterprise SATA Hard Drive
8TB enterprise drive for 24/7 NVR recording with 7200 RPM spindle
- 8TB capacity holds 30–60 days of continuous 4MP video in single drive
- 7200 RPM spindle speed supports simultaneous multi-stream recording & playback
- 256MB cache absorbs burst writes from multiple camera feeds without frame drops
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i-PRO
SKU: CANISTER-NX4/8TB
i-PRO CANISTER-NX4 8TB HDD Storage Canister
8TB surveillance canister for i-PRO NX-series recorders, hot-swap ready
- 8TB surveillance-rated drive handles 24/7 continuous recording without downtime
- Tool-free hot-swap installation replaces drives without powering down the NVR
- Compatible with WJ-NX410, WJ-NX510, WJ-HXE410, and WJ-NX400 models
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i-PRO
SKU: L-HDD-20TB
i-PRO L-HDD-20TB 20TB Hard Drive
- 20TB single-drive capacity supports 30–90 days of 1080p retention on 8–16 camera systems.
- Operates -58°F to +140°F with NEMA TS2 rating for unheated rooms and industrial enclosures.
- 3.5" rack-mount form factor integrates directly into i-PRO NVR appliances—no adapter needed.
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i-PRO
SKU: NVR-T-1-2TB-V2
I-pro NVR 16GB RAM WIN10 1TB HDD 3YR Warr - NVR-T-1-2TB-V2
- Windows 10 OS enables direct deployment of Milestone, Genetec, or DW Spectrum VMS.
- 16GB RAM supports simultaneous multi-stream recording and live monitoring without lag.
- 3-year manufacturer warranty provides hardware coverage for long-term enterprise installs.
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i-PRO
SKU: PWD40PURZ
i-PRO PWD40PURZ 4TB Hard Drive
- 4TB capacity supports 9–12 days of single-camera 24/7 footage at 5 Mbps.
- PoE 802.3af power under 13W eliminates dedicated drive PSUs in tight racks.
- 24/7 surveillance duty rating sustains continuous multi-stream write cycles.
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i-PRO
SKU: NVR-R-1-32TB-V2
I-pro SR2 2U 16GB RAM WIN Server 1TB HDD Total - NVR-R-1-32TB-V2
- 2U rackmount form factor fits standard 19-inch server racks for data center deployment.
- ONVIF Profile S/T support enables integration with Axis, Hikvision, Hanwha, and other compliant cameras.
- Windows Server platform allows Milestone, Genetec, or custom VMS software on dedicated hardware.
$11,995.00 $9,426.99 Save $2,568.01The 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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