Description
Key Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1 TB |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA III) |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Buffer / Cache | 256 MB |
| RPM / Rotational Speed | 5,400 RPM |
| Recording Technology | CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) |
| Max Sustained Transfer Rate | 180 MB/s |
| MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) | 1,000,000 hours |
| Workload Rate Limit | Up to 180 TB/year for write oriented use (surveillance video workloads) |
| Operating Temp Range | 0 °C to 65 °C ambient |
| Idle / Standby / Power Sleep Currents | Very low in standby/sleep; operating draw higher since video write loads; startup current 1.8 A on 12V rail for spin up. |
| Height / Size | Thickness etc : for the 1TB model height 20.20 mm (max) |
| Warranty | 3 Year |
Strengths & Use-Cases
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Designed for 24×7 surveillance workloads; continuously writing video streams, potentially from many cameras. The firmware helps reduce dropped frames.
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CMR recording means better sustained write performance than many SMR drives under workloads involving continuous writes. Good for video recording.
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Decent cache (256 MB) helps with bursts.
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Good reliability (MTBF, power handling, temperature range) for surveillance setups.
Limitations & What to Consider
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Because of the 5,400 RPM speed, it’s slower for random read/write workloads compared to 7,200 RPM desktop HDDs or SSDs. If you plan to use it for tasks like gaming, frequent file loads, or running applications, the lower responsiveness may be noticeable.
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It’s optimized for mostly sequential writes (video streams), less so for random access or frequent seeks.
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Storage capacity is modest (1 TB) — depending on number of cameras, resolution, and retention time, this could fill up quickly.
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Power consumption and heat: under continuous load, it will consume power and produce heat. Ensure good ventilation.
Is It Good for Other Uses?
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For surveillance/NVR/DVR: Yes, likely a good choice.
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For desktop storage / media / backups: OK, but not optimal if performance (especially random IOPS) matters.
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For gaming / OS drive: Not ideal; much better to use an SSD for OS/games, and perhaps this drive for storage of large files/videos.
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