Product Description
A 2TB 3.5" SATA hard drive for CCTV recorders — it stores footage once fitted inside a compatible DVR or NVR. It's not a standalone recorder; it's the internal storage component.
Use it two ways: to replace a failing or full drive, or to add capacity to a recorder that shipped without one. Either way, check your recorder's supported drive interface, physical bay size, and maximum drive capacity before ordering — mismatched specs are the most common reason a "new" drive doesn't get recognised.
What 2TB actually gets you
There's no fixed "days of footage" answer, because recording duration depends on:
- number of cameras connected
- resolution and frame rate per camera
- video compression format in use
- whether recording is continuous or motion-triggered
More cameras, higher resolution and continuous 24/7 recording all eat storage faster. Switching to motion-triggered recording instead of continuous recording is the simplest way to stretch a 2TB drive further, since it skips long stretches of empty footage.
Before you buy
Confirm your DVR/NVR's manual lists a supported drive interface and physical size matching this 3.5" SATA drive, and that 2TB sits within its stated capacity limit.
Specifications
- Capacity
- 2TB
- Connector Type
- SATA
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this 2TB drive work with any CCTV recorder?
Only if the recorder supports a 3.5" SATA drive and accepts 2TB capacity — check your DVR/NVR's manual for its supported drive interface and size before buying.
How many days of footage will 2TB store?
There's no single answer — it depends on how many cameras you run, their resolution and frame rate, the compression used, and whether recording is continuous or motion-triggered.
Can I use this to add storage to a recorder that came without a drive?
Yes, it's suitable for adding recording capacity to a recorder supplied without one, as well as for replacing an existing drive.
Does motion-triggered recording help the drive last longer?
Yes — recording only on motion rather than continuously reduces unnecessary footage, which extends how far the 2TB capacity stretches.
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