Recording Accessories
Recording accessories extend capacity, improve reliability, and simplify service for DVRs and NVRs. Select surveillance-grade hard drives for 24/7 workloads, SD cards for edge recording, expansion bays and hot-swap cases for scalable storage and fast replacement, hard drive readers for off-line evidence export, and expansion cards when additional interfaces are required. Verify interface and form factor (SATA/SAS, 3.5"/2.5"), bay count and RAID options, workload/MTBF ratings, and environmental specifications to match retention and uptime targets. For a balanced system, pair accessories with the right NVRs, capture cards, and recording software.
Featured Recording Accessories Manufacturers
- $7,332.86SKU: USS-BSC-32R5-24
Flir USS-BSC-32R5-24 1U BSC Elite Server with 32TB RAID-5 (24TB Usable)
- Greater consistency across installations
- Hot-swappable hard drives
- Easy for technicians to problem solve
- Interactive LCD diagnostics display screen
- Quad-pack LED
$7,332.86Low Price Guarantee - $7,272.52SKU: USS-BSC-24R0-24
Flir USS-BSC-24R0-24 1U BSC Elite Server with 24TB None-RAID (24TB Usable)
- Greater consistency across installations
- Hot-swappable hard drives
- Easy for technicians to problem solve
- Interactive LCD diagnostics display screen
- Quad-pack LED
$7,272.52Low Price Guarantee - $6,923.33SKU: USS-SMB-16R0-16
Flir USS-SMB-16R0-16 1U SMB Elite Server with 16TB None-RAID (16TB Usable)
- Greater consistency across installations
- Hot-swappable hard drives
- Easy for technicians to problem solve
- Interactive LCD diagnostics display screen
- Quad-pack LED
- No need for extra cooling
$6,923.33Low Price Guarantee - $6,919.24SKU: USS-BSC-24R5-16
Flir USS-BSC-24R5-16 1U BSC Elite Server with 24TB RAID-5 (16TB Usable)
- Greater consistency across installations
- Hot-swappable hard drives
- Easy for technicians to problem solve
- Interactive LCD diagnostics display screen
- Quad-pack LED
$6,919.24Low Price Guarantee - $6,847.53SKU: CSTORE15-3U-PRO-US
Veracity CSTORE15-3U-PRO-US 3U 15 Bay 3.5", No HDD
- Massive 300TB capacity using around 60 watts - a 90% power saving versus RAID
- Very high disk reliability even using the lowest cost disk drives available
- No data loss on disk failure, with no rebuild required, and simple disk hot-swap
- Sequential filing system (SFS™) uses hard disks sequentially for easy location of data
- Uses any mix of SATA drive manufacturer, model and capacity
$6,847.53Low Price Guarantee - $6,780.90SKU: WJHDE400/36000T4
Panasonic WJHDE400/36000T4 36TB WJ-HDE400 Hard Disk Extension Unit (NTSC)
- Hard disk extension unit designed for expanding the storage capacity of the compatible NVR and DVR units
- Maximum storage capacity of 36TB
- Suitable for use with the WJ-HD716 and WJ-HD616 DVR and WJ-ND400 NVR
$6,780.90Low Price Guarantee - $6,746.02SKU: WJ-HXE400-4000T4
Panasonic WJ-HXE400/4000T4 Hard Disk Extension Unit, 4TB (4TBx1)
- Hard disk extension unit
$6,746.02Low Price Guarantee - $6,661.20SKU: USS-SMB-18R5-12
Flir USS-SMB-18R5-12 Latitude 1U SMB Elite Server with RAID-5 18TB (12TB Usable)
- OS installation and optimization for Latitude
- Quad-pack LED and interactive LCD diagnostics display screen
- Compact 1U disk array, 4-bay chassis
- Dual port NIC
- RAID-5 configuration
$6,661.20Low Price Guarantee - was $8,139.63 Special Price $6,626.64SKU: DW-BJ16NASUK80
Digital Watchdog DW-BJ16NASUK80 3U 16 Bay Chassis Storage for Blackjack Servers, 70TB
- Centralize your file storage and backup with excellent performance
- Expands recording capacity of any Blackjack NVR system
- Add and manage recording for your NAS station directly from the DW Spectrum IPVMS client software
- Seamless search via the DW Spectrum IPVMS client, including smart motion search, spyglass and calendar search options
- Add a NAS station to a Blackjack E-Rack server with up to 128 cameras to quickly expand local storage and backup capacity at up to 600Mbps throughput
was $8,139.63 Special Price $6,626.64Low Price Guarantee
Recording Accessories Frequently Asked Questions
What are recording accessories for surveillance systems?
Recording accessories are components used to enhance the functionality and storage capacity of surveillance systems. These include hard drives, SD cards, and RAID storage solutions that enable the recording and retention of video footage from security cameras.
How do I choose the right hard drive for my surveillance system?
Selecting the right hard drive involves considering the storage capacity, speed, and compatibility with your surveillance system. Look for drives specifically designed for surveillance, as they offer enhanced performance and reliability for continuous recording and playback.
What is the difference between an SD card and a hard drive for surveillance?
An SD card is a compact storage device typically used for smaller video recordings, while a hard drive provides larger storage capacities suitable for extensive surveillance footage. Hard drives are ideal for systems requiring significant data retention, whereas SD cards are often used in portable or less demanding setups.
Can I use any hard drive with my surveillance system?
Not all hard drives are compatible with surveillance systems. It is essential to use drives designed for surveillance applications, as they are built to handle continuous writing and have features like enhanced workload ratings, ensuring reliability and performance.
What should I consider when buying storage solutions for my security cameras?
When purchasing storage solutions, consider factors like storage capacity, read/write speeds, reliability, and compatibility with your existing surveillance system. Additionally, evaluate the expected recording duration and the number of cameras to determine the appropriate storage size.
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