Western Digital WD Purple 8TB 3.5in SATA III Surveillance HDD

Description

Overview

The Western Digital WD Purple 8TB is a 3.5in surveillance hard drive designed for continuous, always-on video recording in DVR and NVR systems. It uses a SATA III (6 Gb/s) interface and WD’s AllFrame technology to help reduce dropped frames during recording and playback. The drive is intended for multi-camera setups and is covered by a three-year limited warranty.

Key features

• 8TB formatted capacity for large surveillance archives.
• Designed for 24/7 operation with an annualised workload rating up to 180 TB/year.
• Supports up to 64 HD camera streams (single-stream).
• WD AllFrame firmware to reduce video frame loss in surveillance systems.
• SATA 6 Gb/s interface and 256 MB cache (model WD85PURZ as specified by Western Digital).

Technical details

The drive is a 3.5in CMR surveillance HDD in the WD Purple family and is engineered with tarnish-resistant components and RV sensors for improved reliability in multi-bay recorders. Typical power and mechanical specifications are documented by Western Digital; consult the official product brief for full technical data.