Product Description
A 500GB 3.5" SATA hard drive for use inside a compatible CCTV DVR or NVR. It stores your recorded footage on disk — no drive, no recordings.
Fitting installation is included whenever you order this drive alongside any CCTV kit or package, so it's worth adding at the same time rather than sourcing separately later.
What it's for
Two common uses:
- Replacing a failed or worn-out drive in an existing recorder
- Adding storage to a recorder that was supplied without a hard drive fitted
What decides how many days it holds
500GB is a fixed capacity, but the recording days you get from it varies with:
- Number of cameras connected
- Video resolution and frame rate per channel
- Compression settings
- Recording schedule — continuous 24/7 versus motion-triggered only
Motion-triggered recording only writes to disk when something moves, so it stretches the same 500GB further than round-the-clock continuous capture would.
Before you order
Check your recorder's documentation for its supported drive interface (this is a SATA drive) and its physical size requirement (this drive is 3.5"), since not every DVR/NVR bay accepts the same interface or form factor.
Specifications
- Capacity
- 500GB
- Connector Type
- SATA
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this drive fit any CCTV recorder?
Only if your DVR or NVR takes a 3.5" SATA drive — check your recorder's spec before ordering.
Can I use it to replace a faulty hard drive?
Yes, it can be used as a replacement drive in a compatible recorder, or to add storage where none was fitted.
Does it come fitted?
Installation is included free when ordered with any CCTV kit or package.
How many days of footage will 500GB hold?
It depends on camera count, resolution, frame rate, compression and whether recording is continuous or motion-triggered.
