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500GB - 3.5" SATA Hard Drives – Free Installation with Any CCTV Kit or Package -Ideal for 24/7 continuous recording
SKU HDD-500GB-Pre-installed
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500GB SATA Hard Drives for CCTV Recorders
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Seagate
Seagate 500GB - 3.5" SATA Hard Drives – Free Installation with Any CCTV Kit or Package -Ideal for 24/7 continuous recordingSKU HDD-500GB-SEAGATE-SLIM-R
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Western
Western Digital 500GB 3.5" SATA Hard Drives – Free Installation with Any CCTV Kit or Package -Ideal for 24/7 continuous recordingSKU HDD-500GB-WD-R
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Toshiba
Toshiba 500GB - 3.5" SATA Hard Drives – Free Installation with Any CCTV Kit or Package -Ideal for 24/7 continuous recordingSKU HDD-500GB-TOSHIBA-R
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500GB hard drives for CCTV recorders
A 500GB 3.5" SATA hard drive is the entry-level storage option for DVR and NVR systems, suited to smaller setups where footage is reviewed and cleared down regularly.
This range holds four 500GB drives — from Seagate, Toshiba, Western Digital, and an unbranded option — all built for 24/7 continuous recording rather than standard desktop use.
How to choose
- Camera count and resolution — 500GB suits low camera counts or shorter retention windows; higher-resolution multi-camera setups will fill this capacity faster.
- Retention needs — offices and small retail premises with weekly footage review cycles are a good fit; sites needing 30-day+ retention should look at higher capacities.
- Recorder compatibility — check your DVR/NVR's supported drive interface (3.5" SATA) before ordering.
- Brand preference — Seagate, Toshiba and Western Digital are all represented if you standardise on a particular manufacturer for fleet consistency.
All drives in this range are designed for surveillance-grade continuous write cycles, which differ from consumer drives rated for occasional use.
Typical use cases
Small offices, single-entry retail units, and residential installations with limited camera counts are the best match for 500GB capacity.
500GB — frequently asked questions
Is a 500GB drive enough for CCTV recording?
It depends on camera count and resolution — 500GB suits smaller systems with fewer cameras or short retention periods, such as single-entry retail units or small offices.
What interface do these drives use?
All drives in this range are 3.5" SATA, the standard interface used by most CCTV DVR and NVR recorders.
Are these drives different from standard desktop hard drives?
Yes — they're built for continuous 24/7 recording workloads, which places different demands on the drive than typical desktop or occasional use.