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
- $259.00SKU: WESD-WD40PURX
Western Digital WESD-WD40PURX HD WD 4TB Purple Surveillance Hard Drive
- Engineered specifically for surveillance security systems
- Supports up to 180TB/year workload rate
- Tuned for write-intensive, low bit-rate, high stream-count applications typical to most surveillance applications
- Prioritized write-operations for maximized surveillance performance
- TLER & ATA streaming support
$259.00Low Price Guarantee - $207.77SKU: 02021-001
Axis 02021-001 Surveillance Micro SDXC Card 256GB
- Optimized for surveillance cameras
- Health monitoring ready
- SD card adapter included
$207.77Low Price Guarantee - $469.00SKU: PCHDSATA10TPRO
Western Digital PCHDSATA10TPRO HD, High Performance WD Purple, 10TB
- 10TB Storage
- Industry Leading Storage. Surveillance You Can Trust
- Western Digital's Exclusive
- Enhanced Workload Ratings
- Designed For Today's And Tomorrow's Surveillance Solutions
$469.00Low Price Guarantee - $1,099.99SKU: ST24000NM007H
Seagate ST24000NM007H 24TB Exos X24 7200 RPM SAS III 12 Gb/s 3.5" Internal HDD (OEM)
- Breakthrough Areal Density: Exos hard drives now boast an industry-leading 3 TB per platter, enabling massive storage capacity in the same footprint for maximised Al- driven data centre efficiency
- Time-Tested Excellence Meets Next-Gen Innovation: The latest generation of Exos blends 90% of trusted, proven components from previous generations with cutting edge Mozaic™ technology
- Enterprise-Class Reliability: Designed for the stringent demands of cloud service providers and enterprise data centres, Exos drives deliver durable, always-on performance essential for critical enterprise applications and backed by a 5-year limited warranty and 2.5M-hr MTBF rating
$1,099.99Low Price Guarantee - $526.50SKU: PCHDSATA8T84PURZ
Western Digital PCHDSATA8T84PURZ HD, High Performance WD Purple, 8TB
- 8TB Storage
- Industry Leading Storage. Surveillance You Can Trust
- Western Digital's Exclusive
- Enhanced Workload Ratings
- Designed For Today's And Tomorrow's Surveillance Solutions
$526.50Low Price Guarantee - $221.70SKU: HK-HDD12T-E
Hikvision HK-HDD12T-E 12TB SATA Hard Disk Drive Enterprise
- Hard Disk Drive Enterprise Grade SATA, 12TB
$221.70Low Price Guarantee - $46,376.22SKU: E1-VXS-72-EUK
Pelco E1-VXS-72-EUK VXS E1 RAID Storage Server, 72TB, EUK Power Cord
- Recording throughput up to 450 Mbps (300 Streams) meets demanding performance requirements for write-intensive applications
- Hardware designed to eliminate single points of failure, including RAID 6 Storage for optimum reliability
- Includes support for 3rd party cameras without a translation interface
- ONVIF compliant: Supports ONVIF S compliant cameras and devices
- Multicast recording support allows for recording of multicast data streams for restricted bandwidth scenarios
$46,376.22Low Price Guarantee - $1,846.00SKU: ADVER04TBTAD
American Dynamics ADVER04TBTAD VideoEdge HDD Kit, 4TB
- VideoEdge HDD kit
- Compatible with VideoEdge 2U or 3U NVR, 4 TB hot plug HD kit with tray
$1,846.00Low Price Guarantee - $362.00SKU: MHW-AWGC-P600
Bosch NVIDIA Quadro P600 2GB Graphics, MHW-AWGC-P600
- NVIDIA Quadro P600 2GB Graphics
- Entry-level 3D Graphics Card
$362.00Low 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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