Hard Drives & Memory Storage
Hard Drives and Memory Storage for Video Surveillance
JBN Security Systems supplies professional hard drives and memory solutions for video surveillance to security installers, system integrators, and business customers.
In this category, you’ll find surveillance hard drives for NVR and DVR recorders, as well as microSD memory cards for IP cameras. These storage media are designed for the local recording and retrieval of camera footage within professional security installations.
Surveillance Hard Drives for NVR and DVR
A hard drive in a video recorder is often under continuous strain because multiple camera streams are recorded simultaneously. For this reason, the security camera industry typically uses hard drives specifically designed for surveillance applications.
The JBN Security product line includes storage solutions from Western Digital Purple, Seagate SkyHawk, and Toshiba, among others. Available capacities currently range from 1 TB to 10 TB. (jbnsecurity.com)
Depending on the recorder, you can install one or more hard drives.
How Much Storage Do I Need?
The required storage capacity depends on several factors, including:
- the number of cameras;
- camera resolution;
- bitrate used;
- H.264 or H.265 compression;
- continuous recording or event-triggered recording;
- desired number of days of storage;
- number of simultaneous video streams.
For example, a system with multiple 4K cameras requires significantly more storage than a setup with a few 4MP cameras that record only when motion is detected.
MicroSD Cards for IP Cameras
Many modern IP cameras feature a built-in microSD slot. This allows camera footage to be stored locally within the camera.
This can be used as primary local storage for smaller installations or as supplemental storage alongside an NVR, depending on the camera model and configuration.
In this category, you’ll find Hikvision and Imou memory cards with various capacities, including models up to 512 GB. (jbnsecurity.com)
Always check the maximum supported capacity and the recommended memory card type for the specific camera.
Storage for Professional CCTV Systems
In camera security, storage can be used in:
- NVR network recorders;
- DVR recorders;
- hybrid video recorders;
- IP cameras with a microSD slot;
- temporary or local camera installations.
To ensure a reliable recording environment, it is important that the storage capacity and type of storage medium are tailored to the recorder, cameras, and desired retention period.
Purchase Hard Drives and Memory from JBN Security
JBN Security Systems is a B2B wholesaler of CCTV, alarm, and network solutions for professional installers.
In addition to hard drives and memory cards, we supply NVR recorders, DVR recorders, IP cameras, PoE switches, and other CCTV accessories.
Do you need help calculating the required storage capacity? We’re happy to assist based on the number of cameras, resolution, bitrate, and desired recording duration.
Check out our selection of hard drives and storage solutions for camera security above.
