Western Digital Surveillance/Enterprise 16TB 3.5in SATA Hard Drive

★★★★★ "The Ultrastar handles our 32-camera enterprise NVR without a single issue — absolute beast of a drive." Johan K., Durban

Enterprise-Grade 16TB Storage for Large-Scale Surveillance Installations

The Western Digital Ultrastar 16TB is the heavy-duty choice for large NVR installations, enterprise security systems, and any deployment where storage capacity and reliability are non-negotiable. This is an enterprise-class drive engineered for the most demanding 24/7 workloads.

Why This Hard Drive Stands Out

• 16TB Enterprise Capacity: Designed for large multi-camera NVR systems — store months of 4MP and 4K footage without managing overwrite cycles
• Enterprise-Grade Reliability: The WD Ultrastar platform is rated for 550TB/year workload — far exceeding standard surveillance drives — making it ideal for mission-critical recording
• Multi-Drive System Ready: Advanced vibration compensation allows reliable operation in high-density multi-drive NVR enclosures where vibration from neighbouring drives is a concern

Key Features

• 16TB capacity — maximum storage for large NVR installations
• 3.5-inch SATA interface for standard NVR bay compatibility
• Enterprise-class workload rating: 550TB/year
• Advanced rotational vibration compensation
• WD Ultrastar platform with 5-year manufacturer warranty

Why You'll Love It

When you're managing 32+ cameras recording in high resolution, running out of storage or suffering a drive failure is not an option. The WD Ultrastar 16TB delivers the capacity and durability to keep large installations running without intervention. Trusted by integrators on enterprise sites, retail chains, and commercial campuses across South Africa.

Guarantee

This product carries a manufacturer's warranty. Contact support@apextradedynamics.co.za for warranty claims.

Delivery

Nationwide delivery via courier. Orders dispatch within 1–2 business days and arrive within 3–5 business days. Tracking is sent as soon as your order ships. View Shipping Rates →

Returns & Warranty

Sealed, unused items may be returned within 7 days of delivery. Contact support@apextradedynamics.co.za to initiate a claim. Full Returns Policy →

FAQ

What's the difference between the WD Purple and the WD Ultrastar?
The Ultrastar is a true enterprise-class drive with higher workload ratings (550TB/year vs 180TB/year) and a longer warranty. It's the choice for large NVR installations with many cameras recording at high resolution.

Is 16TB compatible with standard Hikvision NVRs?
Yes, provided your NVR supports large-capacity drives (most modern Hikvision models do). Check your NVR's maximum supported drive size before ordering.

Can I install multiple Ultrastar drives in one NVR?
Absolutely. The vibration compensation makes it well-suited to multi-drive bays, and Hikvision NVRs support multiple drives for expanded capacity or RAID configurations.

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