Is this MDD MAXDIGITALDATA 12TB hard drive suitable for use in India?

Yes, this 12TB internal hard drive is designed for heavy-duty 24/7 operation and is suitable for use in India. All customs duties and GST are included in the listed price, and it ships via ExpressBox with tracking to your Indian pincode. Ensure your system is compatible with SATA 6.0Gb/s drives.

How much video can I store on this 12TB surveillance drive?

The 12TB capacity can store up to approximately 8,000 hours of HD video, depending on your specific CCTV system's recording settings and compression. This makes it ideal for continuous, long-term surveillance recording.

Does this drive come with cables or mounting screws?

No, this is a bare drive only. It does not include any screws, cables, or accessories. You will need to ensure you have the necessary SATA cables and mounting hardware for your specific PC, NAS, or DVR system.

What is the reliability of this 12TB surveillance hard drive?

This drive is built for high reliability with a 7200 RPM speed and 256MB cache. It is designed for 24/7 operation with a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 2.0 million hours and an Annualized Failure Rate (AFR) of 0.44%, making it suitable for demanding workloads.

Do I need to format this hard drive before using it?

Yes, as a bare drive, it requires formatting on your system (PC, Mac, NAS, or DVR) before it can be detected and recognized by your operating system or device. Please follow your system's instructions for drive initialization and formatting.

Can I use this 12TB drive for gaming or general desktop use?

While this drive offers high capacity and performance, it is specifically optimized for 24/7 surveillance and heavy workloads. For gaming or general desktop use, drives optimized for faster random access or lower latency might offer a better experience. However, it will function for these purposes if capacity is the primary need.

What is the warranty on this MDD MAXDIGITALDATA hard drive?

This MDD MAXDIGITALDATA hard drive comes with a 3-year warranty from the reseller. Please refer to the warranty card included with your purchase for specific terms and conditions.

How does this surveillance drive compare to local Indian storage options?

This drive offers specialized 24/7 operation and high reliability metrics often found in enterprise-grade surveillance drives, imported directly from authorized US retailers and authorized brand partners. Local alternatives may vary in build quality and specific features for continuous operation. This drive ensures consistent performance for critical surveillance needs.

MDD MAXDIGITALDATA 12TB HDD 7200 RPM 256MB Cache

Name: MDD MAXDIGITALDATA 12TB Surveillance Hard Drive 7200 RPM 256MB Cache | Built for 24/7 Operation
Brand: MDD MAXDIGITALDATA
SKU: jnr8921
Price: 43769.00 INR
Availability: InStock

About this item

The MDD MAXDIGITALDATA 12TB Internal Hard Drive (MD12TBGSA25672DVR) is engineered for demanding 24/7 operations, making it perfect for surveillance systems, CCTV DVRs, and desktop PCs/Macs. With a 7200 RPM speed, 256MB cache, and SATA 6.0Gb/s interface, it delivers exceptional performance and reliability for continuous heavy workloads, ensuring smooth video recording and playback. This drive is imported for India, with all customs duties and GST included in the price.

This drive offers unparalleled reliability with a 2.0M hours MTBF and 0.44% AFR, designed to withstand constant use. Its massive 12TB capacity can store up to 8,000 hours of HD video, depending on your CCTV system's configuration. The bare drive comes as a single pack, ready for installation and formatting on your system for immediate use.

Compared to typical consumer-grade drives, this surveillance-optimized HDD provides superior endurance and consistent performance for critical data storage needs. All orders are shipped via ExpressBox with tracking, ensuring secure delivery to your Indian pincode.

Key Features

Built for Surveillance system, Heavy workloads? No problem, Smooth Video record & playback always -Designed for heavy duty 24×7 operation
HIGHEST-RELIABILITY - The industry’s highest-reliability 7200-RPM drive, designed for 24×7 operation with MTBF of 2.0M hours and AFR of 0.44%.
Works for Desktop PC/Mac, RAID System, NAS Network Storage, CCTV DVR, Surveillance System
Bare Drive Only, Single Pack, (No Screws, Cables or Accessories included) -Friendly Reminder- Please FORMAT HDD on system in order to be detected/shows on system.

Why choose this product

Engineered for Continuous Operation

This MDD MAXDIGITALDATA hard drive is specifically built for the rigors of 24/7 surveillance and heavy data handling. Unlike standard desktop drives, it's designed for constant operation, minimizing downtime and ensuring your critical footage or data is always accessible. Its robust construction and high reliability metrics, including a 2.0M hours MTBF, make it a dependable choice for security systems and demanding business applications where data integrity is paramount. Imported directly from authorized US retailers and authorized brand partners, it offers a level of performance and durability often exceeding local alternatives.

Ideal for Surveillance & NAS, Skip if...

This drive is perfect for CCTV DVRs, dedicated surveillance systems, NAS devices, RAID arrays, and high-performance desktop PCs or Macs requiring continuous operation. It excels in environments where smooth video recording and playback are essential. However, if you need a drive solely for casual desktop use with minimal data writing, or if you require included mounting screws, cables, or accessories, this bare drive might not be the best fit. For gaming or general multimedia storage, consider drives optimized for those specific workloads.

How to use

Ensure your computer, NAS, or DVR has an available 3.5-inch drive bay and a SATA 6.0Gb/s port. You will also need a SATA data cable and a SATA power cable, which are not included with this bare drive. — Prepare Your System
Carefully mount the 12TB MDD MAXDIGITALDATA hard drive into the designated bay using appropriate screws (not included). Connect the SATA data and power cables securely to the drive and your system's motherboard or power supply. — Install the Hard Drive
Power on your system. The drive will need to be initialized and formatted before it appears in your operating system. Use your system's Disk Management tool (Windows) or Disk Utility (macOS) to partition and format the drive. — Format the Drive
Once formatted, the 12TB drive will be ready for use. You can now start recording surveillance footage, storing large media files, or setting up backups, benefiting from its high capacity and 24/7 operational design. — Begin Storage

Example scenarios

Typical situations where MDD MAXDIGITALDATA 12TB Surveillance Hard Drive 7200 RPM 256MB Cache | Built for 24/7 Operation helps — illustrative scenarios, not customer reviews.

Scenario 1

Illustrative example

Where it helps

A small business owner in Delhi needs to upgrade their CCTV system's storage for continuous 24/7 recording of multiple cameras.

How this product helps

This 12TB drive provides ample space for thousands of hours of HD footage, ensuring no critical moments are missed. Its 7200 RPM speed and 24/7 design guarantee smooth recording and playback, offering peace of mind for security monitoring.

Scenario 2

Illustrative example

Where it helps

A home user in Bangalore wants to set up a NAS for storing large media libraries and backups, requiring reliable, high-capacity storage.

How this product helps

With 12TB capacity and a 7200 RPM speed, this drive offers fast access to large files and reliable performance for continuous NAS operation. It's built for heavy workloads, ensuring your data is safely stored and accessible when needed.

Technical specifications

Setup & usage

Specific Uses	Surveillance, Business, Desktop PC/Mac, RAID, NAS, CCTV DVR
Included Components	Bare Drive Only (No screws, cables, or accessories)
Formatting Required	Yes, must be formatted on system
Warranty	3 Years from Reseller

How we compare

Feature	MDD MAXDIGITALDATA 12TB	Others
Intended Use	Optimized for 24/7 surveillance, CCTV DVR, NAS, RAID, heavy workloads.	General desktop use, gaming, or standard PC storage. May lack 24/7 optimization.
Reliability Metrics	2.0M hours MTBF, 0.44% AFR, designed for continuous operation.	Varies by brand; typically lower MTBF and not rated for constant 24/7 use.
Capacity & Performance	12TB capacity, 7200 RPM, 256MB cache, SATA 6.0Gb/s, 100-150 MB/s write.	Capacity and speed vary; local options may offer similar specs but not always with surveillance optimization.
Cost per TB	12 TB drive — ₹3,647 per TB	Varies by brand and capacity, typically ₹300-₹500 per TB for similar specs.
Included Accessories	Bare drive only; requires separate purchase of cables and mounting hardware.	May sometimes include basic SATA cables or mounting screws, but often sold separately.

SKU	jnr8921
GTIN	0810064872471
Brand	MDD MAXDIGITALDATA
Model Name	MD12TBGSA25672DVR
Capacity	12 TB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Interface	SATA 6.0Gb/s
Rotational Speed	7200 RPM
Cache Memory	256 MB
Material	Aluminum
Color	Silver
Weight	0.84 kg (1.85 lb)
Dimensions	14.7 cm x 10.1 cm x 2.6 cm (5.8 x 4 x 1 inches)
Country of Origin	Not stated by manufacturer — US retail version, sourced from authorized US retailers and authorized brand partners

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