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
- $235.86SKU: EPR120
EverFocus EPR120 USB Hard Drive Reader
- Supports EMV400 Mobile DVR
- Saves still image to BMP or JPEG
- USB 3.0 (USB 2.0 Compatiable)
- Saves video to Motion JPEG AVI file, up to 4GB
$235.86Low Price Guarantee - $7,478.68SKU: WJHDE400-27000T3
Panasonic WJHDE400-27000T3 Expansion Unit for DVR/NVR 27TB
- 27TB expansion unit
- 1.5 Gb/s transfer rate
- ISCSI host interface
$7,478.68Low Price Guarantee - $3,878.16SKU: WJHDE400-3000T3
Panasonic WJHDE400-3000T3 Expansion Unit with 3 TB HDD
- 3TB expansion unit
- 1.5 Gb/s transfer rate
- ISCSI host interface
$3,878.16Low Price Guarantee - $3,913.55SKU: NVR-1820U
Sony NVR-1820U Promise iSCSI 2U Storage Rack Unit for NSR-1000 Series
- Preinstalled with Redundant Power Supply
- Supports up to 8 Drives
- RAID 6 Storage Capability
- No HDD included
$3,913.55Low Price Guarantee - $640.00SKU: Audio Card
AVE 114038 Audio Card for Chainwatch, Voice Quality, Bi-Directional
- Audio Card for Chainwatch
- Voice Quality bi-directional
$640.00Low Price Guarantee - $926.00SKU: Hybrid Card
AVE 114039 Hybrid Card Allows for up to 10 Analog Cameras
- Hybrid card allows for up to 10 analog cameras
- No. of IP Cam reduced by no. of analog
$926.00Low Price Guarantee - $210.83SKU: ENC5400-4PORT
Pelco ENC5400-4PORT 4 Port Host Card
- 4 port host card
- Used for providing support for 4 ports when installed within a digital sentry network video recorder or encoder
- Host card is user friendly
- Enhance a system when it is installed
$210.83Low Price Guarantee - $1,366.00$1,366.00Low Price Guarantee
- $143.00SKU: DTLA-SA2000
Everfocus DTLA-SA2000 2TB Hot Swappable Hard Drive for use with EDR410H, EDR810H, EDR920, EDR1620, EDR1640
- SATA Interface
- 2TB HDD Size
- For use in DVRs, NVRs, & Computers
- Hot Swap Bay Option Available Below
$143.00Low 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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