Product Description
A 1TB 3.5" SATA hard drive designed to be fitted internally in a compatible DVR or NVR. It covers two common jobs on site: swapping out a drive that's failed, and adding storage to a recorder that shipped without one.
Where this fits on a job
- Replacement drives — recorders in service for a few years often need the original drive swapped before it fails outright.
- Recorders supplied bare — some DVR/NVR kits ship without a drive fitted, so this covers that gap.
- Capacity upgrades — 1TB gives more headroom than a 500GB drive for sites wanting longer retention.
Before you order
Check the recorder's supported drive interface and physical drive size, and confirm the unit's maximum supported capacity, before fitting. Not every recorder accepts every drive, so specs are worth confirming against the datasheet rather than assumed.
Recording duration
There's no fixed retention figure — how far back the footage archive reaches depends on the number of cameras connected, the recording resolution and frame rate, the compression setting, and whether recording runs continuously or on a schedule. Switching from continuous to motion-triggered recording reduces stored data volume and can extend how far back the archive reaches on the same drive, which is worth factoring in on multi-camera or 24/7 continuous-recording installs.
Suitable for compatible home and business CCTV systems.
Specifications
- Capacity
- 1TB
- Connector Type
- SATA
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this drive compatible with any DVR or NVR unit?
Not automatically — check your recorder's supported drive interface, physical drive size and maximum supported capacity before ordering.
How much CCTV footage will 1TB store?
There's no fixed figure; it depends on the number of cameras, resolution, frame rate, compression and whether recording is continuous or motion-triggered.
Can I use this drive to add storage to a recorder with none fitted?
Yes, it's suitable for adding recording capacity to a DVR or NVR supplied without a drive.
Does motion-triggered recording extend how much footage I can store?
Yes, motion-triggered recording reduces unnecessary recordings, which can help extend footage retention compared with continuous recording.
