Product Description
Toshiba DT01ACA050 — 500GB, 7200 RPM, 3.5" SATA III. A single-platter desktop-class drive Toshiba markets for power-friendly consumer and commercial desktop systems, and one this store fits into DVR/NVR builds for continuous recording duty.
Key specs
- Capacity: 500GB
- Form factor: 3.5" (8.9cm)
- Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
- Interface: SATA III, 6Gb/s
- Format: Advanced Format
- Power management: up to 16% idle power savings versus the previous-generation model
Compatibility
Fits any DVR or NVR surveillance system taking a standard 3.5" SATA drive, and doubles as storage in desktops, servers, NAS units and external enclosures. On installer jobs, that means one SKU covers the recorder bay and any spare-parts stock for general PC or NAS use.
On the job
7200 RPM plus the SATA III interface gives fast write throughput for multi-channel recording streams, and the drive is supplied fully installed and ready to go before dispatch — no bench time needed on-site.
Suited to 24/7 continuous recording and general data storage duties where a dependable, high-capacity, power-efficient desktop-grade drive is required.
Specifications
- Capacity
- 500GB
- Speed
- 7200 RPM
- Cache
- 32 MB
- Interface
- SATA III 6.0 Gb/s
- Form Factor
- 3.5"
- Brand
- Toshiba
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
What interface does the Toshiba DT01ACA050 use?
SATA III, running at 6Gb/s.
Is this drive suitable for 24/7 CCTV recording?
Yes — it's specified for 24/7 continuous recording and data storage duties in DVR/NVR systems.
Will it work in a NAS or server instead of a CCTV recorder?
Yes, it's also compatible with desktops, servers, NAS devices and external enclosures.
Does the drive arrive ready to fit?
It's supplied fully installed and ready to go before dispatch.
