Product Description
A 14TB drive built to run continuously, not just occasionally. That's the short version of why the Toshiba N300 turns up so often in NAS boxes and CCTV recorders alike: it's rated for 24/7 operation, not the intermittent use of a desktop PC drive.
What it's actually for
NAS units and DVR/NVR recorders both do the same thing to a hard drive — they never let it rest. Files get written, footage keeps recording, and the drive is expected to keep going for years without a break. The N300 series is designed around that workload rather than bursts of activity.
Key specs
- Capacity: 14TB — enough for long retention periods before older footage or files need overwriting
- Interface: 3.5" SATA III, 6 Gb/s — standard connection for NAS bays and most CCTV recorders
- Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
- Cache: 256 MB buffer, helping sustain performance under steady read/write loads
- Optimised for: RAID setups and multi-bay NAS enclosures
Before you buy
Check your NAS or recorder's maximum supported drive capacity and confirm it accepts 3.5" SATA drives — not all compact NVRs do. If you're building a RAID array, matching drives across bays is generally the safer approach.
Suits NAS servers, multi-bay enclosures, and CCTV storage arrays where drives run continuously.
Specifications
- Brand
- Toshiba
- Capacity
- 14TB
- Connector Type
- SATA
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Toshiba N300 14TB suitable for a CCTV recorder as well as a NAS?
Yes — it's listed as suitable for both NAS servers and surveillance storage, and its 24/7 design suits continuous CCTV recording.
What interface does this drive use?
It uses a 3.5-inch SATA III interface running at 6 Gb/s, the standard connection found in most NAS enclosures and recorders.
How fast does the drive spin?
It runs at 7200 RPM with a 256 MB cache buffer to help sustain performance.
Can I use this drive in a RAID array?
Yes, the N300 series is optimised for RAID and multi-bay NAS environments.
