

Ubiquiti · UniFi Surveillance Hard Drive
Ubiquiti Basic Capacity 3.5" HDD, 1 TB (UACC-HDD-S-1TB)
The Ubiquiti Basic Capacity 3.5" HDD, 1 TB (UACC-HDD-S-1TB) is a 3.5" SATA hard drive optimised for small-scale Protect camera security deployments and cloud gateway NVR storage. It connects over SATA 6 Gb/s, spins at 5400 RPM, and Ubiquiti rates it for a workload of 180 TB/year with an MTBF of 1 million hours. Ubiquiti verifies it for UniFi device compatibility.
Quick Glance
Key Features
1 TB for small Protect and gateway NVR setups
A 1 TB 3.5" SATA hard drive that Ubiquiti describes as optimised for small-scale Protect camera security deployments and cloud gateway NVR storage. Ubiquiti states it is verified and optimised for UniFi device compatibility.
Rated for 180 TB/year and 1 million hours MTBF
Ubiquiti gives a workload rating of 180 TB/year and a mean time between failure (MTBF) of 1,000,000 hours, with a rotation speed of 5400 RPM over a SATA 6 Gb/s interface - figures to weigh against how many cameras will record to the drive.
Standard 3.5" size, NDAA compliant
A standard 3.5-inch form factor measuring 147 x 101.6 x 26.1 mm and weighing 450 g, powered by a 5V/12V input. It operates from 0 to 65 °C and 5 to 95% noncondensing humidity, and is NDAA compliant with CE, FCC and IC certifications.
Detailed Specifications
Specifications are Ubiquiti's own, from its technical specification and store pages for the Basic Capacity 3.5" HDD, 1 TB (UACC-HDD-S-1TB). Ubiquiti states the drive may include HDDs from multiple brands. Ubiquiti may revise specifications without notice.
Need-to-Know
- Ubiquiti states the drive is verified and optimised for UniFi device compatibility and may include HDDs from multiple brands, so the drive maker inside the unit can vary from one order to the next.
- Ubiquiti positions this Basic Capacity drive for small-scale Protect camera deployments and cloud gateway NVR storage. For larger camera counts, ask us about higher-capacity Ubiquiti drives.
- Ubiquiti's specification does not name the UniFi recorders or gateways this drive fits. Ask us to confirm the fit with your UniFi device before ordering.
- The workload rating (180 TB/year) and MTBF (1,000,000 h) are Ubiquiti's published ratings, not a guarantee of service life.
Best For / Customer Benefits
Customer Benefits
- Verified and optimised by Ubiquiti for UniFi device compatibility.
- Workload rating of 180 TB/year and MTBF of 1 million hours, as published by Ubiquiti.
- Standard 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gb/s drive for small Protect and cloud gateway NVR setups.
- Ask AtomOffice which drive capacity suits your camera count and retention needs.
Best For
Frequently Asked Questions
Ubiquiti describes it as a 3.5" SATA hard drive optimised for small-scale Protect camera security deployments and cloud gateway NVR storage, verified and optimised for UniFi device compatibility.
Ubiquiti does not name one. Its store states the drive may include HDDs from multiple brands, all verified and optimised for UniFi device compatibility, so the maker of the drive inside can vary.
Ubiquiti lists a rotation speed of 5400 RPM, a SATA 6 Gb/s interface, a workload rating of 180 TB/year and a mean time between failure (MTBF) of 1,000,000 hours (1 million hours).
It is a standard 3.5-inch HDD measuring 147 x 101.6 x 26.1 mm (5.75 x 4 x 1") and weighing 450 g. Ubiquiti lists a 5V/12V input, which the device it is fitted in provides.
Ubiquiti states it is verified for UniFi device compatibility but does not list specific models in its specification. Tell us which UniFi device you have and we will confirm the fit before you order.
Need storage for UniFi Protect?
Tell us which UniFi device you are fitting and how many cameras record to it, and we will help you confirm the drive and capacity.

