WD Red in a PVR

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Hi,
I have got 2 spare WD Red 3TB currently collecting dust. I want to get a Hikvision PVR, I am wondering is it OK to put in my spare Red into the PVR or should I just bite the bullet and purchase a Purple?
 

wittaj

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Recommendation is to use a surveillance drive, but many have used Red or less without issue.

If you have them just sitting around, give them a try and you may be surprised. Before I knew better I went with cheap drives and the NVR died before the cheap drive did!
 
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