With a workload of up to 180 TB/year and support for up to 64 cameras, WD Purple hard drives are optimized for surveillance systems. WD Purple drives with 10 TB and 12 TB are suitable for deep learning analyses in AI-capable NVRs, offering an enhanced workload rating of up to 360 TB/year and up to 16 AI channels for on-system analyses. WD Purple drives are specifically designed to meet the extreme demands of thermally stressed surveillance systems operating continuously. WD Purple is developed by a world-leading storage company, providing high-quality playback when you need it most. WD Purple hard drives are optimized to support up to 64 cameras, giving you flexibility for upgrades or expansions of your security system.
By supporting a wide range of market-leading devices and chipsets, you can be confident in finding a suitable solution for your DVR or NVR. Low power consumption is crucial in surveillance environments with high temperatures and continuous operation. IntelliSeek technology reduces disruptive noises and vibrations. WD Purple is designed for DVR and NVR security systems and is compatible with many surveillance and security systems from leading manufacturers.
Scope of application | Surveillance |
Interface | SATA |
Interface version | SATA III |
Cache | 256 MB |
Sustained Speed HDD | 213 MB/s |
Max. Speed | 5400 RPM |
Storage Technology | CMR |
Documents | Technical data sheet.pdf |
Item number | 9026588 |
Manufacturer | WD |
Category | Hard drives |
Manufacturer no. | WD81PURZ |
Release date | 24.6.2018 |
Scope of application | Surveillance |
Interface | SATA |
Interface version | SATA III |
Form factor | 3.5" |
Storage capacity | 8 TB |
Cache | 256 MB |
Sustained Speed HDD | 213 MB/s |
Max. Speed | 5400 RPM |
Storage Technology | CMR |
MTBF | 1000000 h |
Maximum operating temperature | 65 °C |
Max. noise level | 29 dB |
Power consumption (standby) | 0.80 W |
Power consumption | 9 W |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | HDD |
Length | 14.70 cm |
Width | 10.16 cm |
Height | 2.61 cm |
Weight | 650 g |
Length | 19 cm |
Width | 13 cm |
Height | 5 cm |
Weight | 780 g |
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Source: Digitec GalaxusOne of the strengths of the Western Digital Purple is its large capacity of 6 TB, but the low volume and good transfer rates also stood out positively here. However, the access times are somewhat long and the application performance is not particularly convincing.
Western Digital's Purple series are very individually tailored drives for AV/surveillance use, which are only very conditionally suitable as a replacement for desktop HDDs in normal PCs or HTPCs/recorders. The WD60PURX is particularly good when the focus is on power consumption, thermal emissions and operating noise...