Can an ordinary computer hard drive be used in a video recorder?

Technically - yes, but it is an unjustified risk. Ordinary drives are not designed for 24/7 mode and constant sequential recording: they overheat, wear out faster and can fail within a few months. For video surveillance systems, use only specialized drives.

What hard drive capacity is needed for 8 cameras recording for 30 days?

It depends on the resolution and recording mode. For 8 cameras with a resolution of 2 MP with continuous recording, approximately 4-6 TB will be required. With recording triggered by a motion detector, the volume can be halved. SAT Solutions specialists will make an accurate calculation free of charge.

How many hard drives can be installed in one video recorder?

This depends on the recorder model. Budget devices have 1-2 HDD bays, professional video recording servers - up to 8 and more. Recorders with several drives often support RAID for data redundancy.

How long do video surveillance hard drives last?

With correct selection and normal operating conditions, specialized drives last 3-5 years and more. The service life is shortened by overheating, voltage surges and using drives for the wrong purpose. We recommend using a UPS for recorders.

Can I buy a hard drive for video surveillance in Tashkent with a warranty?

Yes, all drives in the SAT Solutions catalog are supplied with a warranty. We work with trusted suppliers and provide warranty service for the established period. If necessary, we promptly replace a failed drive.

Hard drives — buy in Tashkent

Hard drives — guide & FAQ

Hard drives for video surveillance systems are specialized storage devices created for continuous round-the-clock recording of video streams from cameras. Unlike ordinary computer HDDs, such drives are designed for 24/7 mode and optimized for the constant recording of large volumes of data without performance degradation. You can buy a hard drive for video surveillance in Tashkent in the SAT Solutions catalog - we supply drives with a capacity from 2 to 12 TB, designed for recorders of any scale.

Choosing the right HDD for a security system directly affects the reliability of video archive storage. An incorrectly selected drive - an office drive instead of a specialized one - will fail within a few months under the load of video recording. That is precisely why drives specially adapted for such a load are used for video recorders: they are designed for constant recording, have an increased resource and support simultaneous recording from multiple channels. For facilities in Uzbekistan, where power outages are more frequent, the drive's resistance to sudden shutdowns is also important.

Archive depth is a key parameter when designing a video surveillance system. To store 30 days of recordings from 16 high-resolution cameras, several terabytes of space will be required. The correct calculation of disk capacity depends on the number of cameras, resolution, frame rate and whether recording is continuous or triggered by a motion detector. SAT Solutions specialists help calculate the optimal volume for a specific facility and budget.

How to choose

Drive capacity: calculated based on the number of channels, camera resolution and the required archive depth. For small systems (4-8 cameras, 14 days) 2-4 TB is sufficient; for large facilities with 32+ cameras and a 30-day archive, drives from 8 to 12 TB or several drives are needed.
24/7 operating mode: a mandatory requirement for video surveillance systems. Drives not intended for continuous operation overheat and quickly fail. Look for a "for surveillance" marking or an equivalent one from the manufacturer.
Compatibility with the recorder: most modern DVRs and NVRs accept standard SATA drives, however some recorders have limitations on the maximum capacity of a single drive. Before purchasing, check the list of compatible HDDs for your recorder model.
Recording speed: for multi-channel systems with high-resolution cameras, the drive's throughput is important. Video surveillance drives are optimized for sequential recording, which is ideal for a continuous video stream.

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