Toshiba S300 AI Surveillance 18TB 3.5" SATA 7200RPM 512MB HDD

18 TB of surveillance-grade storage spins at 7200 RPM, ready to capture every frame from up to 64 camera streams without dropping a beat. The Toshiba S300 AI Surveillance hard drive is built for the relentless demands of AI-enabled security systems, where continuous recording and fast analytics are non-negotiable.

Overview

The S300 series is Toshiba's dedicated surveillance HDD line, engineered to handle the continuous write workloads of NVRs and video analytics. This 18 TB model utilises CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) technology and a 512 MB buffer to optimise sequential writes and sustained transfer rates. It supports up to 64 camera streams simultaneously, making it ideal for large-scale IP surveillance deployments.

What stands out

• Massive 18 TB capacity reduces the number of drives needed for long retention times.
• 7200 RPM spindle speed ensures rapid data access and smooth multi-stream recording.
• 180 TB/year workload rating handles intense 24/7 operation with ease.
• 1,000,000 hours MTTF for long-term reliability.
• Rotational vibration sensors maintain stability in multi-drive bays.
• Supports up to 10 drive bays for scalable storage systems.

Technical details

• Capacity: 18 TB
• Interface: SATA 6 Gbit/s
• Form factor: 3.5-inch
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Cache: 512 MB
• Recording technology: CMR
• Workload rating: 180 TB/year
• MTTF: 1,000,000 hours
• Power consumption: 6.5 W read/write, 4.0 W idle
• Operating temperature: 0 to 65°C
• Storage temperature: -40 to 70°C
• Warranty: 3 years

Our verdict

For security installers and system integrators, the Toshiba S300 AI Surveillance 18TB delivers the capacity, endurance, and performance needed for modern AI-driven surveillance. It's a reliable workhorse that keeps recording when others might fail.