Uncompromising Video Surveillance Storage
WD Purple hard drives are designed to meet the challenges of continuous video surveillance. They are specifically developed for surveillance systems to withstand the increased heat and vibrations that can occur in NVR devices. Common desktop hard drives are designed for short-term operation, but not for the harsh conditions of a 24/7 HD surveillance system. With WD Purple hard drives, you get reliable video surveillance storage that has been tested for compatibility with numerous video surveillance systems. The exclusive AllFrame technology reduces frame loss and improves video playback.
Industry-leading storage. Surveillance solutions you can trust.
Western Digital has been providing storage solutions for video surveillance for over ten years. With WD Purple hard drives, you get storage for video surveillance that is designed for continuous operation in surveillance systems and high temperatures, ensuring high-quality video playback at all times.
Western Digital's exclusive AllFrame technology
All WD Purple hard drives feature AllFrame technology, which reduces image loss and enhances video recording and playback.
Higher workload rate
WD Purple hard drives offer a workload rate of up to 180 TB/year. That's three times more than our desktop hard drives. This makes them ideally suited for the high demands of modern DVR and NVR video surveillance systems.
Multiple cameras, multiple streams
Modern recorders now support multiple video streams per camera. WD Purple hard drives support up to 64 single-stream HD cameras. With this variety, you can flexibly expand your security system at any time.
Interface version | SATA III |
Storage Technology | CMR |
Memory Scope of application | Surveillance |
Max. Speed | 5400 RPM |
Interface | SATA |
Cache | 256 MB |
Sustained Speed HDD | 175 MB/s |
Item number | 32969142 |
Manufacturer | WD |
Category | Hard drives |
Manufacturer no. | WD23PURZ |
Release date | 4.5.2023 |
Sales rank in Category Hard drives | 36 of 3191 |
Memory Scope of application | Surveillance |
Interface | SATA |
Interface version | SATA III |
Form factor | 3.5" |
Storage capacity | 2 TB |
Cache | 256 MB |
Sustained Speed HDD | 175 MB/s |
Max. Speed | 5400 RPM |
Storage Technology | CMR |
Max. Workload Rate | 180 TB/J |
Hard disk additional functions | Native command queuing |
Maximum operating temperature | 65 °C |
Max. noise level | 21 dB |
Power consumption (standby) | 0.30 W |
Power consumption | 3.80 W |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | 1 x WD Purple Surveillance WD23PURZ 2 TB |
Length | 14.70 cm |
Width | 10.16 cm |
Height | 2.61 cm |
Weight | 450 g |
Length | 20.10 cm |
Width | 14.50 cm |
Height | 7.40 cm |
Weight | 530 g |
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On the outside, especially in terms of workmanship, WD does a good job with all four series. There is absolutely nothing to complain about, as befits a precision component like a hard drive. In terms of noise and temperature emissions, the WD Blue and WD Purple score best, which is due to the lowered spindle speed of 5,400 rpm...