Product Description
The Lenovo 00XH265 is an 8TB, 7200 RPM enterprise hard drive built for Lenovo server and storage platforms. If you're building or expanding a CCTV recording server, this is the storage side of the job, not the camera side — check your NVR or server takes 3.5" SATA drives before ordering.
What it actually does
It's an internal, 3.5-inch SATA drive using a 6Gbps interface — the standard connection type on most server backplanes and storage controllers. At 7200 RPM it gives stable, consistent throughput for sequential writes, which matters for jobs like continuous CCTV recording, backup runs, or archiving where the drive is writing large files steadily rather than in short bursts.
Where it fits
- Capacity: 8TB — enough for extended recording retention or bulk backup storage
- Form factor: 3.5-inch, fits standard enterprise drive bays in rack or tower servers
- RAID: designed to work in multi-drive RAID arrays for redundancy and scalability
- Duty cycle: built for continuous, always-on enterprise workloads, not occasional use
- Platform: designed for Lenovo server platforms — worth confirming compatibility with your specific backplane or controller before buying
Before you buy
This drive is aimed at IT and surveillance environments needing dependable, high-capacity storage that can run 24/7 — file servers, backup infrastructure, data archiving, and CCTV recording servers among them. It's not a plug-and-play external drive; it's an internal component for server-grade builds.
Specifications
- Capacity
- 8TB
- Connector Type
- SATA
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Lenovo 00XH265 suitable for CCTV recording servers?
Yes — it's built for continuous enterprise workloads and sequential writes, which suits CCTV recording server storage as well as file servers and backup infrastructure.
What interface and speed does this drive use?
It uses a SATA 6Gbps interface running at 7200 RPM, designed for integration with compatible Lenovo server backplanes and storage controllers.
Can this drive be used in a RAID array?
Yes, it's designed for deployment in RAID configurations to provide redundancy and scalability across multi-drive arrays.
Will this drive fit any server?
It's a standard 3.5-inch form factor drive designed for Lenovo server platforms, so check your specific backplane or drive bay compatibility before buying.
