How to Choose a Suitable HDD for Omada NVR

Contents

Objective

Requirements

Introduction

Suggestions for choosing a suitable HDD

Choose a surveillance HDD

Recommended size and interface of NVR

Choose a suitable volume

Suggested HDD list

Conclusion

Objective

The objective of this article is to help users choose a compatible and reliable hard drive for their Omada NVR system. It explains the importance of using surveillance-grade HDDs, outlines recommended specifications, and provides a list of tested models from leading manufacturers to ensure stable video recording and storage performance.

Requirements

• Omada NVR

Introduction

Surveillance equipment typically requires continuous operation, and video footage is primarily stored on the hard disk, so there are specific requirements for the hard disk. There are many types and models of hard drives on the market, and improper selection of hard drives may lead to abnormal video, video loss, or even damage to the NVR. To ensure the video is more stable and reliable, choose a hard drive compatible with the storage device.

Suggestions for choosing a suitable HDD

Below are some suggestions for choosing a suitable hard disk.

Choose a surveillance HDD

The surveillance-level HDD is designed for continuous 24/7 recording, which is recommended for Omada NVR. For example, Western Digital's HDDs come in six types: green, blue, black, red, purple, and gold. Among them, the purple level is a surveillance HDD.

For Seagate, the SkyHawk series is the surveillance-level HDD.

Recommended size and interface of NVR

Omada NVRs utilize a SATA interface, which is commonly used for most HDDs and SSDs.To ensure a stable life, we recommend using a 3.5-inch HDD.SSD has a shorter lifespan and is more expensive, so HDD is recommended. Additionally, 2.5-inch HDDs are challenging to repair in the NVR, making 3.5-inch HDDs a better option.

Choose a suitable volume

The maximum volume of Omada NVRs is 16TB. Please choose a suitable capacity according to your environment, time, camera resolution, and encoding type.

You can refer to the following method to calculate the capacity:

• HDD volume= Weekly storage * Time

Estimate via weekly storage: In general, the monitoring scenario remains relatively stable, with weekly capacity consumption remaining essentially unchanged. Therefore, it is recommended to observe the capacity consumption from the past week to estimate.

Note: The result is a reference value in an ideal condition; the real result will inevitably deviate.

Suggested HDD list

The mainstream hard drive manufacturers are now mainly Seagate and Western Digital. We have tested some other brands, and below are the models we suggest using on Omada NVR.

Note: The same model may have different versions. If you have experienced a compatibility issue with any of the above models, be sure to get in touch with us as soon as possible.

Conclusion

To ensure reliable video recording on VIGI NVR systems, choose a surveillance-grade HDD like WD Purple or Seagate Skyhawk, designed for 24/7 use. Check the interface, size, capacity, and NVR compatibility. Refer to the tested HDD list to avoid data loss and recording issues, ensuring optimal storage performance.

To learn more about each function and configuration, please visit Support Home to download or check the manual for your product.