DVR Xpander - Cable DVRs
Expansion system for Scientific Atlanta 8300 Series DVR
Supported Cable Providers with Scientific Atlanta 8300 Series DVRs: Time Warner, Cox Cable, Comcast, Rogers, Cable Vision*

*Please read important DVR compatibility info below

  • Instantly add up to 843 hrs of your favorite programs to your DVR
  • 7200 RPM Hard Drive
  • Whisper quiet operation
  • Ultra cool fan keeps drive at optimal temperatures
  • Connects via DVR eSATA port
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ADVRX-1500 Apricorn DVR Xpander - 1.5 TB, eSATA interface
FREE SHIPPING 		$239.00
Other InformationSize: 1.5TB  
Inventory Status: Backorder
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ADVRX-1TB Apricorn DVR Xpander - 1TB, eSATA interface $179.00
Other InformationSize: 1TB  
Inventory Status: In Stock - Usually Ships 2-5 days
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ADVRX-500 Apricorn DVR Xpander - 500GB, eSATA interface $119.00
Other InformationSize: 500GB  
Inventory Status: Backorder
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ADVRX-750 Apricorn DVR Xpander - 750GB, eSATA interface $149.00
Other InformationSize: 750GB  
Inventory Status: Backorder
Product Overview

Instantly add up to 843 hours of your favorite programming to your DVR

The DVR Xpander does exactly what its name implies, it instantly expands the number of television shows, movies and sporting events you can store on your DVR. 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 definition. When the hard drive is full you must delete shows to free up space for the new programs you want to watch.

The DVR Xpander solves the storage space problem by allowing you to instantly add up to 843 hours of standard TV or 187.5 hours of high definition programming with the DVR Xpander 1.5 Terabyte.

DVR Compatibility

DVR Xpander is the perfect companion for the Scientific Atlanta 8300 series DVR or any DVR equipped with an active eSATA port. Many cable companies offer Scientific Atlanta 8300 series DVR’s with an activate eSATA port. 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.

*Attention Cable Vision customers: Cable Vision DVRs will only recognize up to 1TB in external storage

How many hours will the DVR Xpander add to my DVR?

500GB 750GB 1TB 1.5TB
Standard TV281 hours421 hours562 hours843 hours
High Definition TV62 hours93 hours125 hours187.5 hours

  • DVR/PVR Upgrade Hard drive
  • Instantly add up to 843 hours of your favorite programs
  • The perfect companion for the Scientific Atlanta 8300 series DVR
  • Compatible with any DVR that has an active eSATA port
  • Ultra-cool fan keeps the drive at optimal temperatures, extending the life of your hard drive
  • Whisper quiet SATA hard drive
  • Designed to provide enhanced reliability in high duty cycle environments
  • Supports multiple stream high definition video
  • Use Horizontal or Vertical
  • Simple and Easy to Use, 1 Plug it into the DVR, 2. Format Hard Drive, 3. Start Recording
  • 1 year Warranty
  • 3.5" Hard Drive and enclosure
  • External Shielded eSATA Cable
  • AC Power Adapter
  • Vertical Stand
  • User's Manual
Product Specifications
Data Transfer Rate: USB 2.0 - up to 480mbps eSATA 150 or 300 MBps (dependant on Hard drive and controller)
Power Supply: Input/Output: 100V - 240V 50/60Hz 2A / 12V - 2A and 5V 2A
Interface: Hi-Speed USB 2.0 and eSATA
Buffersize: 8MB
RPM: 7200
Average seek time: 12 ms
Shock - non operating: 1000G 1ms
Shock - operating: 300G 2ms
Dimensions 45.7mm X 121.9mm X 203.2mm (1.80” X 4.80” X 8”)
Warranty: 1 year limited
Approvals: FCC & CE
System Requirements: Hardware: Pentium CPU, Apple G3 or later, 128MBs RAM, USB, FireWire, CD ROM or CD-R/RW drive. Software: Windows 2000, XP & Vista, Mac OS 9.2 or later and 10.X
Comments: One gigabyte (GB) = one billion bytes; accessible capacity will be less and actual capacity depends on the operating environment and formatting.