Features
- 1TB capacity, 3.5" SATA
- 5400 RPM spindle speed
- Reduced power consumption
- Quieter than 7200 RPM drives
- Model WD10EURX
The Western Digital Green WD10EURX is a 1TB internal hard drive in the standard 3.5-inch size with a SATA interface. It runs at 5400 RPM, which Western Digital pairs with quieter running and lower power use than a 7200 RPM drive.
The maker positions the Green range for desktop PCs, external storage and NAS systems where energy use matters. The product data also lists DVR and NVR use. It is not sold as a surveillance drive, so we do not call it one, and the slower spindle suits a small recorder better than a busy multi-camera unit.
For someone keeping a working system going, the lower noise and heat help in a cupboard or lock box where a recorder sits close to other kit. The 3.5-inch SATA size matches the usual drive bay, so it goes where the old drive came out.
Copy off any footage you need to keep before you swap a drive, because formatting wipes it. Before you order, check your recorder's manual for the largest drive size it accepts and whether it lists the drive type. Fit the drive with the recorder switched off and mains power removed, then format it from the recorder's own menu so it can start recording.
If you need a longer recording history, look at the larger drives in the Storage category.
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