NVR Hard Drive Sizes

OICU2

OICU2

BIT Beta Team
Jan 12, 2016
920
1,658
USofA
If using more then one HD in an NVR, is it recommended to keep the drives the same size? I would assume they should also be the same manufacturer and model as well.
 
OICU2 said:
If using more then one HD in an NVR, is it recommended to keep the drives the same size? I would assume they should also be the same manufacturer and model as well.
Click to expand...

Hi @OICU2

Different sized HDDs is OK in an NVR. Just double check the specs for the max HDD size, and look at what others have added. ( sometimes you can add a larger HDDs than the spec sheet indicates, sometimes the spec sheet is accurate.. so do double check )
 
mat200 said:
Hi @OICU2

Different sized HDDs is OK in an NVR. Just double check the specs for the max HDD size, and look at what others have added. ( sometimes you can add a larger HDDs than the spec sheet indicates, sometimes the spec sheet is accurate.. so do double check )
Click to expand...
Thanks, I have the Hik DS-7616NI-E2. Spec sheet says 2 HD total, 6TB max in each. Anyone using bigger ? Or maybe one can get away with 12TB total, using 4TB in one and 8TB in another?
 
OICU2 said:
Thanks, I have the Hik DS-7616NI-E2. Spec sheet says 2 HD total, 6TB max in each. Anyone using bigger ? Or maybe one can get away with 12TB total, using 4TB in one and 8TB in another?
Click to expand...
8TB each max. didn't know about the 10TB
 
If using multiple drives in a raid array, you’d want to use the same size, type and manufacturer. If just a couple of standard config drives, anything within spec will do.
Don’t exceed the drive capacity guidelines or your drives won’t be recognized as their full capacity. (If you place an 8TB in a NVR with 6TB max, it will only recognize as a 6TB. -A waste of money.
WD Purple was mentioned - good drives. Seagate Skyhawk drives are excellent and are better choices currently. (The two manufacturers seem to flip-flop every few years as the best drives on the market)
 
The_E said:
If using multiple drives in a raid array, you’d want to use the same size, type and manufacturer. If just a couple of standard config drives, anything within spec will do.
Don’t exceed the drive capacity guidelines or your drives won’t be recognized as their full capacity. (If you place an 8TB in a NVR with 6TB max, it will only recognize as a 6TB. -A waste of money.
WD Purple was mentioned - good drives. Seagate Skyhawk drives are excellent and are better choices currently. (The two manufacturers seem to flip-flop every few years as the best drives on the market)
Click to expand...

FYI - typically not creating an RAID ( 0, 1, or other ) on an NVR that holds 2 HDD
 
  • Like
Reactions: The_E
Also, avoid Seagate at all cost, just sayin' ;)
 
Arjun said:
Also, avoid Seagate at all cost, just sayin' ;)
Click to expand...
Anecdotal experience has me under the impression that Seagate has regained top status. Curious why you avoid Seagate? (I would have wholeheartedly agreed with you 4-5 years ago). The only defective NVR drives I’ve had to replace In recent years have been WD Purples.
 
  • Like
Reactions: Arjun
The_E said:
Anecdotal experience has me under the impression that Seagate has regained top status. Curious why you avoid Seagate? (I would have wholeheartedly agreed with you 4-5 years ago). The only defective NVR drives I’ve had to replace In recent years have been WD Purples.
Click to expand...

What Seagate lineup are you referencing? I had a bad experience with the Barracudas
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Top Bottom