Apricorn DVR EXPANDER Datasheet

Instantly add up to 843 hours of standard or 187.5 hours of

high denition recording to your DVR

The perfect companion for the Scientic Atlanta

8300 series DVR (eSATA) and Dish Network ViP

HD DVR (USB 2.0)

Compatible with a variety of DVRs with an

active eSATA or USB 2.0 port

Ultra-cool fan keeps DVR Expander at

the optimal temperature extending the
life of your hard drive

Whisper quiet SATA hard drive

Running out of space on your DVR?

Designed to provide enhanced

reliability in high duty cycle
environments

Supports multiple stream

high denition video
recording

Use Horizontal or Vertical

Simple and easy to use,

1. Plug it in to the DVR

Expander is easy to use. Simply connect to the active eSATA or USB 2.0 port on your DVR, follow

the prompts and your DVR capacity is instantly increased.

2. Format the drive

3. Start Recording

1 year warranty

Dual USB 2.0 / eSATA connection works with a variety of DVRs

The DVR Expander includes both an eSATA and USB 2.0 connection, enabling the unit to connect

to DVRs with an active eSATA or USB port*, including Scientic Atlanta 8300 Series and 8300 HD

DVR (eSATA), provided by the many of major cable companies throughout North America and

Dish Network ViP HD DVR (USB 2.0).

The DVR Expander's robust design features a solid aluminum enclosure, great for heat dissipation. This

is combined with a whisper quiet ultra-cool fan which keeps the enclosure at optimal temperatures,

even in cramped entertainment centers. The DVR Expander’s versatile, stackable design and convenient

hideaway feet which swivel away when not in use, enables the DVR Expanderr to be used in both

vertical or horizontal congurations.

Instantly add up to 843 hours of your favorite

programming with Apricorn's DVR Expander

The Digital Video Recorder (DVR) has changed the way you watch TV, putting you in

complete control of when and how you watch the programs you love. Unfortunately

there is never enough space on the DVR hard drive to record everything you want to

watch, especially if you are recording it in high denition. When the hard drive is full you

must delete shows to free up space for the new programs you want to watch.

The DVR Expander solves the storage space problem by allowing you to instantly add up to

843 hours of standard TV or 187.5 hours of high denition programming with the DVR Expander

1.5 Terabye. Great for recording standard or high-denition programming, Apricorn’s DVR

DVR Expander package includes: 500GB, 1TB or 1.5 TB DVR Expander, eSATA cable, USB 2.0 cable, AC

power adapter and Quick Start Guide.

*One Terabyte (TB) = one trillion bytes; accessible capacity will be less and actual capacity depends on the operating environment and formatting.
** If you are uncertain whether your DVR supports external storage, you can check Apricorn’s website, search the internet by DVR model number,
or contact the DVR manufacturer.

How much recording time
will the DVR Expander
add to my DVR?

500GB 750GB 1TB 1.5TB

Standard TV 281 hrs 421 hrs 562 hrs 843 hrs

High Denition TV 62 hrs 93 hrs 125 hrs 187.5 hrs

Features Benets

Instant DVR Upgrade Instantly add up to 843 hours of standard TV or 187.5 hours of your favorite high denition

television shows, movies and sporting events.

Compatible with Scientic
Atlana 8300 Series DVR and

Dish Network ViP HD DVR

Solid Aluminum enclosure with
Ultra-Cool Fan

Quiet, Fast and Reliable SATA
Hard Drive

Supports Dual Tuner DVR

Functions

Simple and Easy to Use 1. Plug it in to the DVR 2. Format the drive 3. Start Recording
Versatile Stackable design and convenient hideaway feet which swivel away when not in use, enables

Dual USB 2.0 / eSATA interface is compatible a variety of DVRs with an active eSATA or USB

2.0 connection, including Scientic Atlanta 8300 series DVR (eSATA) and Dish Network ViP HD

DVR (USB 2.0)

Aluminum enclosure is great for heat dissipation. This is combined with a whisper quiet ultra­cool fan which keeps the enclosure at optimal temperatures, even in cramped entertainment

centers.

The whisper quiet SATA hard drive features a large cache for lightning-fast performance and

designed to provide enhanced reliability in high duty cycle environments.

DVR Expander will support all the functions your dual tuner DVR offers, including

simultaneously recording two high denition channels while playing one back.

the DVR Expanderr to be used in both vertical or horizontal congurations.

Specications

Data Transfer Rates Up to 300 MBps SATA

Power Supply DC Output: +5V, +12V

Interface Dual eSATA and USB 2.0
Dimensions 8.5 in (214mm) x 5.125 in (128mm) x 2 in (50.8mm)

Warranty 1 year limited

Approvals FCC, UL & CE

System Requirements DVR equipped with an active eSATA or USB 2.0 port

Comments One gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes; accessible capacity will be less and actual capacity

depends on the operating environment and formatting.

Ordering Information Apricorn Part Number: ADVRE - xxxx (xxxx = GBs)

For more information on DVR Expander and other innovative Apricorn products visit our website

at www.apricorn.com or call 1-800-458-5448

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