2TB HDD – WD Purple / Seagate Surveillance HDD for DVRs & NVRs
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2TB HDD – WD Purple / Seagate Surveillance HDD for DVRs & NVRs
SKU: HDD-2TB-DVR
Description
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This is a 2TB surveillance-grade hard drive built specifically for 24/7 CCTV recording in DVRs and NVRs. Supplied as a WD Purple or Seagate SkyHawk drive depending on current stock - both are purpose-built surveillance drives and are equivalent for this use - it gives your recorder reliable, always-on storage that an ordinary desktop hard drive simply is not designed to provide.
At a glance
- 2TB surveillance-grade 3.5-inch SATA drive for DVRs and NVRs
- WD Purple or Seagate SkyHawk supplied per stock - both equivalent
- Built for continuous 24/7 recording, unlike desktop drives
- Roughly 30 days of 4-camera 1080p recording (load dependent)
- Tested for Hikvision, Dahua and HiLook; can be pre-installed and formatted
Regular price
$290.00 AUD
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$290.00 AUD
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Delivery, warranty & returns · ships same day before 2pm
- Same-day dispatch on in-stock orders placed before 2pm, Sydney time.
- Metro delivery: 2–4 business days. Regional areas may take longer. Free standard shipping over $300, flat $25 under.
- 3-year warranty on cameras and recorders, back-to-base, plus your Australian Consumer Law rights.
- 30-day returns on unopened items. Faulty on arrival? We cover return shipping.
- Genuine Australian stock. Never grey imports. Prices include GST.
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2TB HDD – WD Purple / Seagate Surveillance HDD for DVRs & NVRs
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All cameras, NVRs and DVRs come with a 3-year back-to-base manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Hard drives and accessories are covered as set out in our Warranty Policy.
Standard shipping is free on all orders over $300 AUD, Australia-wide. Orders under $300 ship at a flat rate of $25, calculated at checkout. Tracking is included on every order.
You have 30 days from the day you receive your order to request a change-of-mind return. Items must be unopened, factory-sealed and in resalable condition. A 15% restocking fee applies and return postage is at your cost. Faulty or incorrectly supplied items are different: we cover the return shipping and refund or replace at no charge. Read the full Return & Refund Policy.
Order before 2pm (Sydney time) on a business day and in-stock items are dispatched the same day. Metro delivery usually takes 2–4 business days. Regional areas may take longer. You'll receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order leaves the warehouse.
§ 01Overview
What the HDD-2TB-DVR is
This 2TB surveillance hard drive is built for the one job a CCTV recorder demands: writing video continuously, all day every day. It is supplied as either a WD Purple or a Seagate SkyHawk drive depending on stock at the time of order, and both are purpose-built surveillance ranges that are equivalent for recorder use, so you get a 24/7-rated drive either way. These drives use surveillance-tuned firmware - WD Purple's AllFrame and Seagate SkyHawk's ImagePerfect - to reduce dropped frames across multiple camera streams, and both support up to 64 HD cameras with a 180TB/year workload rating and around 1 million hours MTBF.
As a capacity guide, 2TB stores roughly 30 days of continuous recording from four 1080p cameras using H.265 compression; higher resolution, higher frame rates or more cameras shorten that, while motion-only recording extends it. A 4K system uses far more, so step up to a larger drive if you record in 4K. The drive is a standard 3.5-inch SATA unit that installs inside the recorder, and it is tested for use with Hikvision, Dahua, HiLook and many other DVR and NVR brands.
The key point is that surveillance drives are not the same as the desktop hard drives sold for PCs. Desktop drives are designed for intermittent use and tend to fail early under the constant write load of CCTV, whereas these drives are engineered for always-on recording and carry a 3-year warranty. Order the drive together with your recorder and it can be installed and formatted before dispatch, so the system arrives ready to record. Before fitting, simply confirm your recorder supports a 2TB drive, which almost all do.
§ 02Engineering
HDD-2TB-DVR specifications
- 2TB surveillance-grade 3.5-inch SATA hard drive for 24/7 recording in DVRs and NVRs.
- Supplied as WD Purple or Seagate SkyHawk per stock; both are equivalent surveillance ranges.
- Surveillance firmware (WD AllFrame / Seagate ImagePerfect) reduces dropped frames across camera streams.
- Supports up to 64 HD cameras with a 180TB/year workload rating for heavy surveillance writes.
- About 1 million hours MTBF and a 3-year warranty for long-term reliable operation.
- Roughly 30 days of 4-camera 1080p H.265 recording; less at 4K or higher frame rates.
- Tested for Hikvision, Dahua and HiLook; can be pre-installed and formatted with your recorder order.
- Supplied as WD Purple or Seagate SkyHawk per stock; both are equivalent surveillance ranges.
- Surveillance firmware (WD AllFrame / Seagate ImagePerfect) reduces dropped frames across camera streams.
- Supports up to 64 HD cameras with a 180TB/year workload rating for heavy surveillance writes.
- About 1 million hours MTBF and a 3-year warranty for long-term reliable operation.
- Roughly 30 days of 4-camera 1080p H.265 recording; less at 4K or higher frame rates.
- Tested for Hikvision, Dahua and HiLook; can be pre-installed and formatted with your recorder order.
§ 04Why choose this
Built for the way you actually use the HDD-2TB-DVR
Trusted surveillance brands
Supplied as WD Purple or Seagate SkyHawk - both proven, equivalent ranges with surveillance-tuned firmware.
Wide recorder support
A standard 3.5-inch SATA drive tested for Hikvision, Dahua, HiLook and many other DVR and NVR systems.
Ready to record
Order it with your recorder and it can be installed and formatted before dispatch.
§ 05Where it fits
Right at home in these scenarios
Adding storage to a new recorder
Fit a 24/7-rated drive when buying a DVR or NVR so it can record from day one.
Replacing a failed desktop drive
Swap an unsuitable desktop drive that has worn out under continuous CCTV recording.
Small 1080p systems
Store around a month of continuous footage from a four-camera 1080p setup.
Motion-based recording
Extend retention well beyond a month on systems that record on motion rather than continuously.
§ 06Setup
Installation & setup
Check capacity support
Confirm your DVR or NVR supports a 2TB drive (almost all do) before fitting, and note its maximum supported size.
Power down first
Switch off and unplug the recorder before opening it to fit the drive, to protect both the drive and the unit.
Fit and connect
Mount the 3.5-inch drive in the recorder's bay and connect the SATA data and power leads securely.
Initialise and format
Power up, then initialise and format the drive in the recorder's storage menu so it is ready to record.
§ 08Questions
Frequently asked about the HDD-2TB-DVR
Q.01
How long will a 2TB drive record for?
As a guide, about 30 days of continuous recording from four 1080p cameras using H.265. More cameras, higher resolution or higher frame rates shorten this, while motion-only recording extends it. A 4K system needs a much larger drive.
Q.02
Is this WD Purple or Seagate SkyHawk?
It is supplied as one or the other depending on current stock. Both are purpose-built surveillance drives and are equivalent for DVR and NVR recording, so either is a reliable choice for your recorder.
Q.03
Why not just use a normal desktop hard drive?
Desktop drives are built for intermittent use and tend to fail early under the constant 24/7 write load of CCTV. Surveillance drives use firmware and build quality designed for always-on recording, which is why they are recommended.
Q.04
Will it work with my recorder?
It is a standard 3.5-inch SATA drive tested for Hikvision, Dahua, HiLook and many other DVR and NVR brands. Almost all recorders support a 2TB drive; just confirm your model's maximum supported capacity if unsure.
Q.05
Can you install and format it for me?
Yes. If you order the drive together with your DVR or NVR, it can be installed and formatted before dispatch so the system arrives ready to record straight away.
Q.06
How many cameras can it support?
Both WD Purple and Seagate SkyHawk surveillance drives support up to 64 HD cameras. The 2TB capacity is the limit on recording days, not the number of cameras the drive can handle.
Q.07
What warranty does it come with?
The drive carries a 3-year warranty. Surveillance drives are rated for around 1 million hours MTBF and a 180TB/year workload for continuous recording duty.
Q.08
Should I choose a larger drive?
If you record in 4K, use many cameras, or want longer retention, a larger drive such as 6TB, 8TB or 10TB stores more days. 2TB suits smaller 1080p systems or motion-based recording.
Buying from Smarket
Is your Hikvision, Dahua, HiLook and TP-Link VIGI stock genuine Australian stock?
Yes, 100%. Every Hikvision, Dahua, HiLook and TP-Link VIGI product we sell is a genuine Australian-market model sourced through Australian supply chains — never grey imports. That means factory-sealed units, Australian-region firmware that works with the official apps out of the box, and a full 3-year local warranty.
How long does delivery take?
Order before 2pm (Sydney time) on a business day and in-stock items are dispatched the same day. Metro delivery usually takes 2–4 business days. Regional areas may take longer. You'll receive a tracking number by email as soon as your order leaves the warehouse.
How much is shipping?
Standard shipping is free on all orders over $300 AUD, Australia-wide. Orders under $300 ship at a flat rate of $25, calculated at checkout. Tracking is included on every order.
What warranty do you offer?
All cameras, NVRs and DVRs come with a 3-year back-to-base manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Hard drives and accessories are covered as set out in our Warranty Policy.
What is your return policy?
You have 30 days from the day you receive your order to request a change-of-mind return. Items must be unopened, factory-sealed and in resalable condition. A 15% restocking fee applies and return postage is at your cost. Faulty or incorrectly supplied items are different: we cover the return shipping and refund or replace at no charge. Read the full Return & Refund Policy.
Do you offer installation?
We can connect you with licensed installers in Sydney and Melbourne. Installation typically starts from around $200 per camera depending on cable runs and site conditions. Email sales@smarket.com.au with your address and camera count for a quote.
§ 10Bundles
Recommended packages
Install it in a recorder
This drive goes inside a DVR or NVR such as the DS-7608NI-M2/8P NVR or the iDS-7208HTHI-M2/S DVR; order them together to have it pre-installed.
Need more recording days
For 4K or longer retention, step up to the 6TB, 8TB or 10TB surveillance drive.
Protect against power cuts
Add a DS-UPS1000 UPS so the recorder and drive keep running safely through an outage.