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
- $1,335.06SKU: 5000-08002
Exacq 5000-08002 8TB Hot Spare Hard Drive for Z-Series, S-Series
- 8TB hot spare hard drive for Z-Series, S-Series, F2A with RAID systems. Requires spare drive bay
$1,335.06Low Price Guarantee - $1,317.00SKU: DW-BJNAS12TR
Digital Watchdog DW-BJNAS12TR Network Attached Storage for Blackjack NVRs or MEGApix CaaS Cameras, RAID, 6TB
- Centralize your file storage and backup with excellent performance
- Expands recording capacity of any MEGApix CaaS camera solution or 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 MEGApix CaaS network with up to 12 cameras
$1,317.00Low Price Guarantee - $1,308.30$1,308.30Low Price Guarantee
- $1,282.72SKU: DSA-EDTK8-8TB
IQsight by Bosch DSA-EDTK8-8TB NetApp E2800 8TB HDD for 12-Bay
- NetApp E2800 8TB HDD for 12 bay
$1,282.72Low Price Guarantee - $1,277.64SKU: HDD-10TB-Surveillance
Nuuo HDD-10TB-Surveillance 10TB HDD with Data Recovery Plan Included
- HDD-10TB-Surveillance-Data recovery plan included
$1,277.64Low Price Guarantee - $1,194.00SKU: VN1A-1008
InVid VN1A-1008 Disk Enclosure, No HDD
- High density
- The innovative enclosure with 530.4mm depth and 2U height that holds up to 8 disks, is space-saving and applicable to the standard rack-mounted scenarios
- Power protection
- Disk powered on sequentially during system startup, protection from impulse current
- Multistage fan speed and energy saving
$1,194.00Low Price Guarantee - $1,185.56SKU: ECO3-HDKIT-12TB
Pelco ECO3-HDKIT-12TB VideoXpert Professional Eco 3 Series, 12TB Hard Drive
- VideoXpert Professional Eco 3 Series
- 12TB Hard Drive
$1,185.56Low Price Guarantee - $1,164.91SKU: PHDD-1E12
ACTi PHDD-1E12 2.5" 256G SATA SSD System drive with Windows 10 and NVR software for INR-460
- 2.5" 256G SATA SSD System drive with Windows 10
- NVR software for INR-460
$1,164.91Low Price Guarantee - $1,164.91SKU: PHDD-1E14
ACTi PHDD-1E14 2.5" 256G SATA SSD System drive with Windows 10 and CMS 2 software for CMS-200
- 2.5" 256G SATA SSD System drive with Windows 10
- CMS 2 software for CMS-200
$1,164.91Low 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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