How to choose a suitable HDD for Omada NVR
Contents
Suggestions for choosing a suitable HDD
Recommended size and interface of NVR
Objective
The objective of this article is to help users choose a compatible and reliable hard drive for their Omada NVR system. It explains the importance of using surveillance-grade HDDs, outlines recommended specifications, and provides a list of tested models from leading manufacturers to ensure stable video recording and storage performance.
Requirements
- Omada NVR
Introduction
Surveillance equipment typically requires continuous operation, and video footage is primarily stored on the hard disk, so there are specific requirements for the hard disk. There are many types and models of hard drives on the market, and improper selection of hard drives may lead to abnormal video, video loss, or even damage to the NVR. To ensure the video is more stable and reliable, choose a hard drive compatible with the storage device.
Suggestions for choosing a suitable HDD
Below are some suggestions for choosing a suitable hard disk.
Choose a surveillance HDD
The surveillance-level HDD is designed for continuous 24/7 recording, which is recommended for Omada NVR. For example, Western Digital's HDDs come in six types: green, blue, black, red, purple, and gold. Among them, the purple level is a surveillance HDD.
Color |
Typical Application |
Green |
home usage, HDD for file downloading |
Blue |
home usage, high performance, and low-cost advantages |
Black |
video/photo editing/rendering, and a high-performance game console |
Red |
NAS environment |
Purple |
video surveillance storage, 24*7 continuous working design |
Gold |
Data Center |
For Seagate, the SkyHawk series is the surveillance-level HDD.
Recommended size and interface of NVR
Omada NVRs utilize a SATA interface, which is commonly used for most HDDs and SSDs.To ensure a stable life, we recommend using a 3.5-inch HDD.SSD has a shorter lifespan and is more expensive, so HDD is recommended. Additionally, 2.5-inch HDDs are challenging to repair in the NVR, making 3.5-inch HDDs a better option.
Choose a suitable volume
The maximum volume of Omada NVRs is 16TB. Please choose a suitable capacity according to your environment, time, camera resolution, and encoding type.
You can refer to the following method to calculate the capacity:
- HDD volume= Weekly storage * Time
Estimate via weekly storage: In general, the monitoring scenario remains relatively stable, with weekly capacity consumption remaining essentially unchanged. Therefore, it is recommended to observe the capacity consumption from the past week to estimate.
Note: The result is a reference value in an ideal condition; the real result will inevitably deviate.
Suggested HDD list
The mainstream hard drive manufacturers are now mainly Seagate and Western Digital. We have tested some other brands, and below are the models we suggest using on Omada NVR.
Brand |
Capacity |
Model |
Western Digital |
16 TB |
WUH721816ALE6L4 |
14 TB |
WD140PURP |
|
12 TB |
WD121PURP |
|
10 TB |
WD102PURZ |
|
8 TB |
WD85PURZ |
|
6 TB |
WD64PURZ |
|
4 TB |
WD42EJRX |
|
3 TB |
WD30PURZ |
|
2 TB |
WD23PURZ |
|
1 TB |
WD11PURZ |
|
Seagate |
14 TB |
ST14000VE008 |
12 TB |
ST12000VN0008 |
|
10 TB |
ST1000VE001 |
|
8 TB |
ST8000VE001 |
|
6 TB |
ST6000VX009 |
|
4 TB |
ST4000VX016 |
|
2 TB |
ST2000VX017 |
|
1 TB |
ST1000VX013 |
|
Toshiba |
16 TB |
MG08ACA16TE |
10 TB |
HDWG71A |
|
4 TB |
HDWG740 |
|
1 TB |
HDWU110ZSVA |
Note: The same model may have different versions. If you have experienced a compatibility issue with any of the above models, be sure to get in touch with us as soon as possible.
Conclusion
To ensure reliable video recording on VIGI NVR systems, choose a surveillance-grade HDD like WD Purple or Seagate Skyhawk, designed for 24/7 use. Check the interface, size, capacity, and NVR compatibility. Refer to the tested HDD list to avoid data loss and recording issues, ensuring optimal storage performance.
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