WD Purple drives are meticulously designed for surveillance applications, making them robust enough to endure the significant heat fluctuations and vibrations present in NVR environments. Unlike typical desktop drives that are only intended for short bursts of activity, WD Purple drives are optimized for the demanding 24/7 operational requirements of high-definition surveillance systems.

With WD Purple, users benefit from dependable, surveillance-grade storage that has been rigorously tested for compatibility with a diverse array of security systems. Notably, our latest models, such as the WD22PURZ, WD42PURZ, and WD63PURZ, showcase enhanced energy efficiency, reflecting our commitment to innovation.

A standout feature of WD Purple drives is our proprietary AllFrame technology. This unique innovation is designed to minimize frame loss while enhancing overall video playback quality. AllFrame technology ensures that the drives are particularly well-suited for the high demand of mainstream surveillance systems by optimizing performance for write-intensive, low bit-rate environments that typically involve high stream counts.

These drives can handle impressive workloads, supporting up to 180 TB per year. This workload rate is determined by the volume of user data transferred to or from the hard drive, and is annually calculated based on a specific formula that takes into account recorded power-on hours. It's important to note that the workload rate may vary depending on the specific hardware and software setups employed.

For storage capacity, the specifications are equally impressive. WD Purple drives with capacities ranging from 1TB to 3TB support up to eight bays. Meanwhile, drives with capacities of 4TB and above can support as many as 16 bays. Additionally, our drives are built with tarnish-resistant components, making them suitable for conditions that may be more challenging.

For clarity, when discussing storage capacity, 1TB is defined as one trillion bytes. However, actual user capacity may differ based on the surrounding operating environment and configurations.

In summary, WD Purple drives stand out as the optimal choice for both business and personal surveillance needs. Engineered to provide robust storage solutions, these drives not only fulfill the essential requirements of reliability and performance but also adapt to the various demands of modern surveillance technologies. Whether for securing a business environment or enhancing home security, WD Purple offers the ideal storage solution tailored for high-performance surveillance systems, providing users with peace of mind and dependable functionality.

product information:

Attribute

Value

ram

512 GB

hard_drive

4 TB Mechanical Hard Disk

number_of_usb_2_0_ports

brand

Western Digital

series

Purple HDD