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NDAA

NDAA-Compliant Security SolutionsNDAA compliance is an important consideration for many federal, state, local government, education, transportation, healthcare, and critical infrastructure security projects.Section 889 RequirementsSection 889 restricts federal agencies from procuring or contracting for systems that use covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component, unless an applicable exception or waiver applies.NDAA-Compliant Security CamerasSecurity cameras identified as NDAA compliant can support government and commercial surveillance projects that require equipment sourced outside the covered categories addressed by Section 889.NDAA-Compliant NVRsNDAA-compliant network video recorders provide recording, storage, playback, and surveillance management for compatible IP camera systems.Government Security EquipmentGovernment security projects may require additional product documentation, manufacturer verification, contract clauses, and agency-specific procurement review.Professional Surveillance SystemsNDAA-compliant equipment can support surveillance systems for government buildings, schools, utilities, transportation facilities, healthcare locations, commercial properties, and critical infrastructure.NDAA Products at Collsam SecurityCollsam Security offers security products for customers seeking NDAA compliant surveillance and security solutions. Product eligibility should be confirmed for the specific procurement, contract, and agency requirements before purchase.

Seagate

Seagate SkyHawk Video Storage

Seagate SkyHawk hard drives provide dedicated storage for compatible video-surveillance systems. They are engineered for continuous recording workloads commonly found in DVRs, NVRs, and network video-security installations.Unlike standard desktop drives, surveillance hard drives are designed to manage multiple video streams and extended recording periods. This makes them suitable for security systems that continuously capture and retain footage.

Storage for DVR and NVR Systems

SkyHawk surveillance hard drives can be installed in compatible digital video recorders and network video recorders. Available capacities allow installers to select storage based on the number of cameras, recording resolution, frame rate, compression settings, and required retention time.A higher-capacity drive can retain more recorded footage before the recorder begins overwriting older video. Actual retention depends on the complete system configuration and recording schedule.

Continuous Video Recording

Security recorders may operate around the clock, creating storage demands that differ from ordinary computer use. SkyHawk drives are optimized for continuous surveillance recording and the sustained handling of video data.Supported workloads and features vary by drive model. Always confirm the recorder’s maximum supported capacity, drive-bay requirements, interface, firmware compatibility, and recommended hard-drive list before installation.

Choosing a SkyHawk Drive

Consider the following factors when selecting a drive:

• DVR or NVR compatibility
• Required storage capacity
• Number of connected cameras
• Camera recording resolution
• Continuous or motion-based recording
• Desired footage-retention period
• Available drive bays
• Supported SATA interface and form factor

Storage estimates should be treated as guidelines because actual usage varies with video compression, scene activity, frame rate, bitrate, audio recording, and recorder settings.

Replacement and Storage Upgrades

A SkyHawk drive may be used when building a new recorder, expanding a compatible system, or replacing an aging surveillance drive. Before replacing a drive, export any important recordings and follow the recorder manufacturer’s installation and formatting procedures.Collsam Security supplies Seagate SkyHawk video-storage drives for compatible CCTV and video-security systems. Contact Collsam Security for help selecting an appropriate capacity for your recorder, camera count, recording settings, and retention requirements.