Description
Product Description
The WD Purple 8TB Surveillance Hard Drive SWITCH is engineered specifically for video surveillance storage systems. It is built for continuous 24/7 operation in DVR and NVR environments, making it ideal for large security installations in homes, offices, shops, warehouses, and commercial buildings.
Unlike normal desktop hard drives, WD Purple is optimized for constant write-heavy surveillance workloads, allowing multiple cameras to record simultaneously without frame drops or interruptions. It uses AllFrame technology, which improves video streaming stability and reduces recording errors in CCTV systems.
This drive is purpose-built for surveillance applications, ensuring reliability and long-term durability in always-on security environments.
Specifications (Verified & Accurate)
💾 Capacity & Interface
- Capacity: 8TB
- Form Factor: 3.5 inch
- Interface: SATA III (6Gb/s)
- Model Family: WD80PURZ / WD85PURZ (variant dependent)
- Cache: 128MB / 256MB (variant dependent)
🚀 Performance
- Disk Speed: ~5400 RPM
- Sustained Transfer Rate: up to ~175–215 MB/s (model dependent)
- Designed for 24/7 surveillance recording workloads
- Supports up to 64 HD cameras
- Optimized for continuous video streaming (write-heavy operation)
- AllFrame technology reduces frame loss and improves playback stability
🧠 Reliability & Endurance
- Built for 24/7 always-on CCTV operation
- Workload rating: up to 180TB/year
- MTBF: up to ~1 million hours
- Designed for DVR/NVR multi-drive environments
- Stable performance under continuous write workloads
- Vibration-resistant for multi-bay surveillance systems
🛠️ Physical & Environment
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 65°C
- Standard 3.5” SATA design
- Low power consumption for continuous operation
- Suitable for multi-bay DVR/NVR systems
Key Features
✔ 8TB high-capacity CCTV storage
✔ Designed for 24/7 surveillance systems
✔ SATA III high-speed interface
✔ Supports up to 64 cameras
✔ AllFrame technology for smooth video recording
✔ Stable continuous write performance
✔ 2-year warranty (as per your requirement)
Typical Use Cases
✔ CCTV DVR recording systems
✔ IP camera NVR setups
✔ Shops, offices, and commercial buildings
✔ Warehouses and industrial surveillance
✔ 24/7 continuous video recording
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