Features
- 10TB capacity, 3.5-inch form factor
- SATA III interface (6 Gb/s)
- 7200 RPM spindle speed
- 256 MB cache buffer
- Toshiba S300 Pro series for CCTV recorders
- Built for continuous 24/7 operation
The Toshiba S300 Pro 10TB is a high-capacity surveillance hard drive for a CCTV recorder that stores a lot of footage. It is a 3.5 inch drive with a SATA III (6Gb/s) interface, a 7200RPM spindle speed and a 256MB cache buffer.
The S300 Pro range is made for 24/7 video recording. The faster spindle and larger cache help the drive keep up when many high-resolution camera streams are being written together. It is a surveillance drive, designed for the constant writing of a CCTV system, not for desktop use.
10TB is a large disk, and not every recorder can read one. Many DVRs and NVRs have a maximum disk size per bay, and some older models stop at 4TB, 6TB or 8TB. Look this up in the recorder's manual or datasheet before ordering. A recorder with several bays can use more than one drive, so a pair of smaller disks may suit it better than one large one.
Fit the drive with the recorder off and unplugged, connect the SATA leads, close the case and power up. The recorder will normally ask to format the new disk. Formatting erases the disk, so only do it on a drive that holds nothing you need.
