Product Description
The Toshiba 500GB SATA Hard Drive 3.5" 7200 RPM (MPN DT01ACA050) is a single-disk drive for DVR and NVR recorder bays, listed for 24/7 continuous recording. It is offered for installation with any CCTV kit or package and arrives fully installed and ready to go before dispatch.
Where it fits on a project
It works with any DVR or NVR surveillance system. One part number can therefore serve recorder bays across shop units, offices, warehouses and residential block schemes, wherever the recorder takes a 3.5" SATA drive. It also works in desktops, servers, NAS devices and external enclosures, so a single spare covers mixed PC and CCTV work.
Specification
- Capacity: 500GB, one disk
- Form factor: 3.5-inch (8.9cm)
- Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
- Interface: SATA III, 6Gb/s
- Format: Advanced Format
- Power: Toshiba quotes up to 16% idle power savings over the previous model
Selecting it for a job
Start with capacity. Camera count and the retention period the client needs decide whether 500GB is enough for the site. Added to a kit or package, the drive comes pre-fitted, so the recorder arrives ready to go. Toshiba positions the DT01ACAxx series for power-friendly consumer and commercial desktop computers.
Specifications
- Capacity
- 500GB
- Speed
- 7200 RPM
- Cache
- 32 MB
- Interface
- SATA III 6.0 Gb/s
- Form Factor
- 3.5"
- Brand
- Toshiba
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What interface does the Toshiba DT01ACA050 use?
SATA III at 6Gb/s, with a 7200 RPM spindle speed.
Can it be used outside a DVR or NVR?
It's also suitable for use with desktop PCs, servers, NAS units and external drive enclosures.
How do I know if 500GB is enough for a site?
Capacity depends on the number of cameras and the retention period required. This drive is a single 500GB disk.
