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WL 500GB 8MB Cache SATA2 (3.0Gb/s) 3.5" Internal Hard Drive (For Desktop PC & CCTV DVR) - OEM w/1 Year Warranty
- 5400 RPM 8MB Cache
- SATA 3.0Gb/s
- For Video Surveillance
- 1 Year Warranty from Reseller
- Retail or OEM packing may vary
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White Label 500GB 8MB Buffer, SATA2 3.5" Internal Desktop hard drive with 1 Year Warranty. A white label product is a product made by major hard drive company that manufactured for other companies (OEM Hard Drive Reseller/System Integrator/VAR) re-brand to make it appear as if they made it or for large volume special application. This 3.5" SATA internal hard drive is fully compatible with any CCTV, DVR, NAS, External Enclosure, PC/Mac Desktop Computer with SATA2 interface. This WL 500GB drives are the cool, quiet and reliable choice for always-on 24/7 applications.
They are designed for Desktop PC, CCTV DVR, media center, media server, surveillance DVR, digital signage and other AV systems requiring perfect audio and video, low heat, low power and long term reliability. •24x7 reliability •Near silent operation •Ultra-cool operation •Low power consumption •1 million hours MTTF (MTBF) •Preemptive Wear Leveling (PWL) Ideal For Lots of storage in desktop PCs, CCTV, DVR devices. Reduced power consumption. Reduced power consumption makes it possible to build systems with higher capacities and the right balance of system performance, ensured reliability, and energy conservation.
Cool and quiet. LowPower Technology yields lower operating temperatures for increased reliability and low acoustics perfect for ultra-quiet PCs and external drives. Value. Built to the highest standards of quality and reliability, these drives offer features and capacity at an affordable price. Solid performance. With SATA 3.0G b/s interfaces, this series of drives offer a full range of performance features. Ultra cool and quiet. Keeping the drive cool enhances reliability. New innovative ways to keep drives cool while they are operating which helps protect the drive and the data stored on it.
ShockGuard. Instantaneously protects the hard drive against damage from bumps and vibrations while it is running. NoTouch ramp load technol to lower power consumption, noise and vibration.
They are designed for Desktop PC, CCTV DVR, media center, media server, surveillance DVR, digital signage and other AV systems requiring perfect audio and video, low heat, low power and long term reliability. •24x7 reliability •Near silent operation •Ultra-cool operation •Low power consumption •1 million hours MTTF (MTBF) •Preemptive Wear Leveling (PWL) Ideal For Lots of storage in desktop PCs, CCTV, DVR devices. Reduced power consumption. Reduced power consumption makes it possible to build systems with higher capacities and the right balance of system performance, ensured reliability, and energy conservation.
Cool and quiet. LowPower Technology yields lower operating temperatures for increased reliability and low acoustics perfect for ultra-quiet PCs and external drives. Value. Built to the highest standards of quality and reliability, these drives offer features and capacity at an affordable price. Solid performance. With SATA 3.0G b/s interfaces, this series of drives offer a full range of performance features. Ultra cool and quiet. Keeping the drive cool enhances reliability. New innovative ways to keep drives cool while they are operating which helps protect the drive and the data stored on it.
ShockGuard. Instantaneously protects the hard drive against damage from bumps and vibrations while it is running. NoTouch ramp load technol to lower power consumption, noise and vibration.
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The WL500GSA854 is a 500GB, 3.5-inch SATA 3.0Gb/s internal hard drive with 5400 RPM and 8MB cache, suited to CCTV DVRs and other video-surveillance setups that need a desktop-size drive.
Recommended For
- Owners of older desktop PCs or DVRs who need a like-for-like replacement for a 3.5-inch SATA drive and can work within 500GB of storage.
- Home CCTV or DVR users who need modest recording storage and have confirmed the drive fits their recorder; the listing positions it for surveillance, but it does not establish suitability for critical, continuous-duty recording.
- Desktop owners adding a secondary drive for files they access occasionally, such as older recordings or documents, rather than relying on it for fast-loading apps.
Real-World Use Scenarios
- Replacing a failed drive in an older DVR: If the recorder supports a 3.5-inch SATA drive and accepts 500GB, this drive can restore local recording; the DVR may need the drive formatted before use.
- Recording a small or lower-resolution camera setup: It can provide local DVR storage, but the footage-retention period depends on camera count, video settings, and whether recording is continuous or motion-triggered.
- Using motion-triggered or scheduled recording instead of recording every camera continuously: This can reduce how quickly the drive fills, though the actual storage time varies with activity and recording settings.
- Keeping a DVR recording in a rolling-storage setup: When the drive fills, a recorder with overwrite enabled can continue recording by replacing older footage, so users should export clips they need to keep.