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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.
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i-PRO
SKU: WJ-HXE410/72000T8
i-PRO WJ-HXE410 9-Drive 72TB Storage Extension Unit
72TB expansion unit for i-PRO NVR systems with 9 enterprise drives
- 72TB total capacity across 9 drive bays rated for 24/7 surveillance
- Direct integration with i-PRO WJ-NX series NVR with unified VMS control
- Automatic drive failure alerts and health monitoring via host interface
$13,138.62 $8,859.99 Save $4,278.63The item has been added -
i-PRO
SKU: WJ-HXE410
i-PRO WJ-HXE410 Hard Disk Extension Unit
USB hard disk expansion for i-PRO surveillance systems
- Scales storage capacity for multi-site enterprise deployments
- HTTPS encryption protects recorded footage in transit and at rest
- WDR support captures clear video across high-contrast lighting
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Panasonic
SKU: CANISTER-NX3/8TB
Panasonic CANISTER-NX3/8TB 8TB NVR Hard Drive Canister
8TB hot-swap canister for WJ-NX310/NX300/HXE400 NVRs with FIPS 140-2 security
- 8TB capacity per canister with hot-swap installation—no downtime during upgrades
- RAID1 software RAID support protects against single-drive failure in surveillance systems
- Stack up to 4 canisters for 72TB total storage across compatible NVR platforms
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Panasonic
SKU: CANISTER/4000
Panasonic CANISTER/4000 4TB Hard Drive Canister
4TB hot-swappable canister for Panasonic WJ-series NVR systems
- 4TB capacity supports extended 24/7 surveillance recording across multiple streams
- Hot-swappable design allows storage replacement without powering down the system
- Compatible with WJ-ND400, WJ-HD716, WJ-HD616, and WJ-HDE400 recorders
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Pelco
SKU: HDDKIT-16TB-SAS
Pelco HDDKIT-16TB-SAS 16TB SAS Hard Drive Kit
16TB SAS drive kit for Pelco VideoXpert servers with hot-swap support
- 16TB capacity with SAS interface for sustained multi-camera recording
- Hot-swap capable for minimal downtime during maintenance or replacement
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and regulated deployments
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Pelco
SKU: VXP-KIT-4TB
Pelco VXP-KIT-4TB VideoXpert Storage Expansion Kit
4TB surveillance expansion kit for Pelco VideoXpert servers
- 24/7 rated surveillance-grade drive built for continuous recording
- H.265 compression support maximizes storage efficiency on VideoXpert
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government and regulated deployments
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Pelco
SKU: VXP-KIT-8TB
Pelco VXP-KIT-8TB VideoXpert Pro 8TB Storage Kit
8TB storage kit for VideoXpert Pro continuous 24/7 recording
- 8TB formatted capacity supports ~46 camera-days at 4 Mbps H.265
- Factory-validated hardware matched to compatible VXP appliances
- NDAA Section 889 compliant for government deployments
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Speco Technologies
SKU: HD10TBS
Speco Technologies HD10TBS 10TB Hard Drive- Seagate
10TB surveillance drive optimized for 24/7 NVR and DVR recording
- 10TB capacity sustains extended video retention across multi-camera systems
- SATA interface integrates directly into standard NVR and DVR enclosures
- Built on Seagate technology for continuous duty-cycle surveillance workloads
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Speco Technologies
SKU: HD12TBS
Speco Technologies HD12TBS 12TB Hard Drive- Seagate
12TB surveillance hard drive for 24/7 NVR recording
- 12TB capacity with SATA 3 interface for continuous multi-camera systems
- Surveillance-grade design optimized for sustained write cycles in NVR platforms
- 3.5-inch form factor fits standard NVR/DVR chassis without thermal issues
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Speco Technologies
SKU: HD16TBS
Speco Technologies HD16TBS 16TB Hard Drive- Seagate
16TB Seagate Enterprise drive for 24/7 surveillance NVR/DVR recording
- 16TB capacity supports extended multi-camera video retention in surveillance systems
- 3.5-inch SATA design integrates directly into standard NVR and DVR platforms
- Seagate Enterprise construction rated for continuous 24/7 recording environments
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Speco Technologies
SKU: HD20TBS
Speco Technologies HD20TBS 20TB Hard Drive- Seagate
20TB surveillance drive for 24/7 NVR recording and extended retention
- 20TB capacity supports multi-camera systems with months of continuous recording
- SATA interface integrates directly into NVR/DVR and ONVIF-compliant devices
- Surveillance-grade workload class rated for nonstop 24/7 operation in security deployments
$2,105.30 $892.99 Save $1,212.31The item has been added -
Speco Technologies
SKU: HD2TBS
Speco Technologies HD2TBS 2TB Hard Drive- Seagate
2TB Seagate drive built for 24/7 surveillance recording in DVR/NVR systems
- 2TB capacity supports multi-day retention across medium to large camera deployments
- Enterprise-class architecture engineered for continuous write cycles in surveillance duty
- Direct compatibility with standard DVR/NVR platforms for streamlined integration
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Speco Technologies
SKU: HD4TBS
Speco Technologies HD4TBS 4TB Hard Drive- Seagate
4TB surveillance hard drive for NVR/DVR continuous recording
- 4TB capacity supports extended multi-camera recording without frequent replacement
- Seagate-based drive engineered for 24/7 operation in security systems
- SATA interface compatible with standard NVR and DVR recorders
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Speco Technologies
SKU: HD8TBS
Speco Technologies HD8TBS 8TB Hard Drive- Seagate
8TB surveillance drive built on Seagate for 24/7 NVR recording
- 8TB capacity supports extended retention across multi-camera systems
- 24/7 continuous duty rating with thermal management for security enclosures
- SATA 3.5-inch interface with RAID compatibility for redundant storage
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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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