In an era defined by data and security, surveillance is considered a vigilant guardian. Whether safeguarding homes, businesses, or public spaces, the need for robust, uninterrupted surveillance has never been more critical. For a dynamic surveillance technology, every frame matters. To address these needs, Toshiba introduced the 3.5-inch S300 Pro Surveillance Hard Drive, a technological marvel designed to meet the demands of modern surveillance with unparalleled precision and resilience.
Tailored and tested for 24/7 reliability, this hard drive blends speed, capacity, and prolonged content retention to redefine the surveillance experience.
Capacity, performance and flexible scalability
One of the standout features of the S300 Pro is its storage capacity of up to 10 TB. This allows users to capture and analyse every frame from up to 64 video cameras in high resolution, ensuring a comprehensive and flexible recording of surveillance data over an extended period.
Whether used in Surveillance Digital Video Recorders (sDVR), Surveillance Network Video Recorders (sNVR), Hybrid sDVR, or RAID Storage Arrays for Surveillance, the S300 Pro excels in providing ample space for real-time recording and playback with object identification and face recognition. Its compatibility and video management systems ensures around-the-clock security, embodying the idea that surveillance never sleeps. The S300 is available in 1TB, 2TB, 4TB and 6TB options and the S300 Pro is available in 8TB and 10TB options allowing users to tailor their storage solutions to meet specific needs.
The S300 Pro’s 7200 rpm and 256 MB buffer contribute to its real-time drive performance, enabling higher-resolution video recording and streaming with extended content retention. Toshiba’s Dynamic Cache Technology optimises read and write cycles, ensuring efficient cache allocation through an on-board algorithm and buffer management. This results in improved performance and responsiveness, crucial for demanding surveillance applications.
Vibration minimisation technology
In a multi-bay surveillance system, regular hard disk drives without RV sensors can generate vibrations that affect overall performance. The S300 Pro addresses this concern with advanced control and sensing technology, minimising vibration effects. Multiple sensors detect even the slightest shock, and built-in RV sensors compensate for rotational vibration, eliminating the possibility of ‘knock-on’ vibration in multi-bay setups.
The product also boasts high-endurance, high-performance components that withstand harsh conditions, providing superior reliability. In high-temperature environments, the drive optimises seek speed to support lower power consumption while automatically reducing noise and vibration emissions. With an impressive mean time to failure (MTTF) of up to one million hours and a workload rating of 180 TB per year, the S300 Pro is built to last.
Designed for high capacity and excellent performance, Toshiba’s wealth of experience in hard drives is evident in every aspect of the S300 Pro. The inclusion of a three-year extended warranty underscores Toshiba’s confidence in the durability and reliability of its product.
