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
- $2,072.14SKU: DIP-AIO8-HDD
IQsight by Bosch DIP-AIO8-HDD Expansion Drive Compatible with Divar IP All in One 5000/6000/7000, 8TB
- Expansion Drive Compatible with Divar IP All in One 5000/6000/7000, 8TB
$2,072.14Low Price Guarantee - $2,022.95SKU: DSA-EDTK8-12TB
IQsight by Bosch DSA-EDTK8-12TB HDD 12TB for 12Bay
- Hard Disk Storage Expansion with a Capacity of 12 TB
$2,022.95Low Price Guarantee - $2,021.00SKU: VN1A-1016
InVid VN1A-1016 Disk Enclosure, No HDD
- High density
- Power protection
- Disk powered on sequentially during system startup, protection from impulse current
- Multistage fan speed and energy saving
- Redundant power supplies
$2,021.00Low Price Guarantee - was $2,494.44 Special Price $1,973.43SKU: ADVE730HD06TBT
American Dynamics ADVE730HD06TBT VideoEdge NVR R730, 6TB Hot Plug HD Kit
- VideoEdge NVR R730, 6TB hot plug HD kit
was $2,494.44 Special Price $1,973.43Low Price Guarantee - $1,967.20SKU: ADVE730HD06TBI
American Dynamics ADVE730HD06TBI VideoEdge NVR R730, 6TB Internal HD Kit
- VideoEdge NVR R730, 6TB internal HD kit
$1,967.20Low Price Guarantee - $1,957.86SKU: Mx-S-NAS4A-16
Mobotix Mx-S-NAS4A-16 Network Attached Storage Device with 4 Bays and 16 ONVIF-S Channels, 36TB
- Network Attached Storage device with 4 bays and 16 ONVIF-S channels
- Max. Storage capacity net (with redundancy): 36 TB
- Delivery without hard disks (not available at MOBOTIX)
- Incl. Power cable C13 with EU plug (cable with US / GB / AU plug available on request)
$1,957.86Low Price Guarantee$1,915.14SKU: 5000-10001Exacq 5000-10001 10TB Spare/Replacement Hard Drive for Non-Raid A-Series Servers
- 10TB spare/replacement hard drive for non-RAID A-series servers
$1,915.14Low Price Guarantee$1,891.45SKU: DVR-ESATA4ICRealtime DVR-ESATA4 E-SATA External Storage Extension
- 1.5U standard 19-inch rack case
- 4 SATA HDD, up to 24TB
- eSATA port transmission speed up to 3Gbp/s
- eSATA, USB 3.0
$1,891.45Low Price Guarantee$1,882.80SKU: ADVER10TBTADAmerican Dynamics ADVER10TBTAD VideoEdge 2U or 3U NVR HDD Kit, 10TB Hot Plug HD Kit with Tray
- Integrate analog cameras without the cost of encoders
- 2U supports 16 analog and up to 16 IP cameras simultaneously, or up to 32 IP cameras
- 3U supports 32 analog and up to 32 IP cameras simultaneously, or up to 64 IP cameras
- RAID or JBOD storage configurations up to 50TB
- Enterprise-class hard drives
$1,882.80Low 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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