Product Description
Toshiba S300 2TB (HDWT720UZSVA) is a 3.5" SATA III (6 Gb/s) surveillance-grade HDD spinning at 5400 RPM, built for 24/7 write-intensive recording in DVR/NVR chassis.
Key specs
- Capacity: 2TB
- Interface: 3.5" SATA III, 6 Gb/s
- Spindle speed: 5400 RPM
- Series: Toshiba S300, purpose-built for CCTV workloads
- Duty cycle: 24/7 continuous operation
- Workload profile: sequential write, optimised for continuous video recording rather than burst I/O
- Also listed as: DT02ABA200V
Deployment notes
On the bench this drops straight into standard SATA DVR/NVR bays — no adapters or firmware tweaks needed given the 6 Gb/s SATA III interface. The S300 series is rated for multi-camera recording, so it's a sound spec fit for NVRs handling several simultaneous streams rather than single-channel setups.
5400 RPM keeps power draw and heat down versus higher-RPM desktop drives, which matters in multi-bay NVR enclosures where several disks share a chassis with limited airflow. Toshiba positions the S300 line specifically against desktop and archive drives for this reason — it's built to sustain continuous sequential writes without the workload-rate limitations of non-surveillance disks.
For installers stocking spares across a fleet, note the DT02ABA200V listing refers to the same drive — useful when cross-referencing older purchase orders or existing part numbers on a job sheet.
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Toshiba S300 2TB compatible with standard DVR/NVR bays?
Yes, it uses a standard 3.5" SATA III (6 Gb/s) interface, matching most surveillance recorder storage bays.
What's the spindle speed and why does it matter for CCTV?
5400 RPM, which keeps power draw and heat lower than faster desktop drives while sustaining the continuous sequential writes CCTV recording needs.
Is HDWT720UZSVA the same drive as DT02ABA200V?
Yes, DT02ABA200V is listed as an alternative part number for the same Toshiba S300 2TB drive.
Is this drive rated for continuous 24/7 recording?
Yes, the S300 series is built for 24/7 operation in DVR and NVR surveillance systems.










