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MORE CAMERAS. MORE CLARITY. MORE SURVEILLANCE.
Built for 24/7, always-on, high-definition security systems. With a supported workload rate of up to 180 TB/yr and support for up to 64 cameras, WD Purple drives are optimized for surveillance systems.
The Right Drive for the Job
WD Purple drives have been engineered specifically for the extreme demands of high temperature, 24/7 surveillance systems.
Performance You Can Trust
From a worldwide leader in the storage industry, WD Purple is engineered for quality video playback when you need it most.
Expand Your View to 64
WD Purple drives are optimized to support up to 64 cameras, giving you flexibility to upgrade or expand your security system.
What is the difference between a desktop drive and a WD Purple drive?
The WD Purple drive is designed specifically for 24/7 DVR and NVR surveillance solutions and is optimized with AllFrame 4K™ technology for system playback and performance.
WD Purple drives support 3x the workload rating of desktop drives, making them more capable of handling the higher demands of video surveillance systems.
What capacity do you recommend for my surveillance?
Higher capacity WD Purple drives allow you to store more footage, more high definition video, and more high quality frames per second. WD recommends 4TB or greater for your DVR or NVR surveillance solution.
What types of systems is a WD Purple drive compatible with?
The WD Purple drive is designed for both DVR and NVR security systems and is compatible with many of the leading surveillance and security manufacturers. We can help you find the perfect storage for your system.
Easy backup and upgrade
Acronis True Image WD Edition software, available as a free download, can clone drives and backup your operating system, applications, settings and all of your data.
TRUST YOUR VIEW
All WD Purple drives are equipped with AllFrame 4K™ technology, which improves ATA streaming to reduce frame loss, improve overall video playback, and more.
Specs
| Weight & dimensions |
| Width |
101.6 mm |
| Height |
26.1 mm |
| Depth |
147 mm |
| Weight |
680 g |
| Hard drive |
| Hard drive interface |
Serial ATA III |
| Hard drive capacity |
4000 GB |
| Hard drive size |
3.5" |
| Hard drive speed |
Variable |
| Device type |
HDD |
| Drive device, buffer size |
64 MB |
| IntelliPower |
Y |
| Start/stop cycles |
300000 |
| Power |
| Power consumption (standby) |
0.7 W |
| Power consumption (read) |
5.1 W |
| Power consumption (write) |
5.1 W |
| Power consumption (idle) |
4.5 W |
| Power consumption (off) |
0.4 W |
| Operating voltage |
5 / 12 V |
| Operational conditions |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
0 - 65 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-40 - 70 °C |
| Operating shock |
30 G |
| Non-operating shock |
250 G |
| System requirements |
| Windows operating systems supported |
Y |
| Mac operating systems supported |
Y |
| Features |
| HDD size |
3.5" |
| HDD capacity |
4000 GB |
| HDD speed |
5400 RPM |
| Interface |
Serial ATA III |
| Type |
HDD |
| Component for |
Surveillance system |
| Storage drive buffer size |
64 MB |
| HDD interface transfer rate |
6 Gbit/s |
| HDD sustained transfer rate |
150 MiB/s |
| Start/stop cycles |
300000 |
| RoHS compliance |
Y |
| Packaging data |
| Storage drive adapter included |
N |
| Technical details |
| Sustainability certificates |
RoHS |
Features
Western Digital Purple. HDD size: 3.5", HDD capacity: 4000 GB, HDD speed: 5400 RPM
Product Description
MORE CAMERAS. MORE CLARITY. MORE SURVEILLANCE.
Built for 24/7, always-on, high-definition security systems. With a supported workload rate of up to 180 TB/yr and support for up to 64 cameras, WD Purple drives are optimized for surveillance systems.
The Right Drive for the Job
WD Purple drives have been engineered specifically for the extreme demands of high temperature, 24/7 surveillance systems.
Performance You Can Trust
From a worldwide leader in the storage industry, WD Purple is engineered for quality video playback when you need it most.
Expand Your View to 64
WD Purple drives are optimized to support up to 64 cameras, giving you flexibility to upgrade or expand your security system.
What is the difference between a desktop drive and a WD Purple drive?
The WD Purple drive is designed specifically for 24/7 DVR and NVR surveillance solutions and is optimized with AllFrame 4K™ technology for system playback and performance.
WD Purple drives support 3x the workload rating of desktop drives, making them more capable of handling the higher demands of video surveillance systems.
What capacity do you recommend for my surveillance?
Higher capacity WD Purple drives allow you to store more footage, more high definition video, and more high quality frames per second. WD recommends 4TB or greater for your DVR or NVR surveillance solution.
What types of systems is a WD Purple drive compatible with?
The WD Purple drive is designed for both DVR and NVR security systems and is compatible with many of the leading surveillance and security manufacturers. We can help you find the perfect storage for your system.
Easy backup and upgrade
Acronis True Image WD Edition software, available as a free download, can clone drives and backup your operating system, applications, settings and all of your data.
TRUST YOUR VIEW
All WD Purple drives are equipped with AllFrame 4K™ technology, which improves ATA streaming to reduce frame loss, improve overall video playback, and more.
