

WD Purple drives were specifically designed for use in surveillance security systems and are therefore built for 24/7 operation. They were developed to replace standard desktop drives that were not designed for demanding HD surveillance environments with high temperature fluctuations and device vibrations.
WD Purple drives feature "AllFrame" technology, which reduces pixelation and video interruptions through ATA streaming. These errors typically occur when standard desktop hard drives are used in security systems. Furthermore, the caching algorithms are optimized for write-intensive and demanding low-bitrate streaming applications, typical of surveillance systems. Therefore, WD Purple drives are ideally suited for continuous HD surveillance systems utilizing up to eight hard drives and 64 cameras.
Low power consumption is crucial in surveillance environments with high temperatures and continuous operation. WD Purple drives calculate the optimal speeds for search operations, thereby reducing power consumption, noise, and vibration. By investing in top-of-the-line surveillance drives, you gain enhanced security and benefit from their advantages over a longer period.
Data storage
Continuous operation: Yes
Data storage cache: 256 MB
Read/write speed
HDD rotational speed: 5400 rpm
Storage
Hard drive interface: SATA
Storage application: NAS
Total storage capacity: 6 TB
Storage interface: SATA III (6Gb/s)
Dimensions
Hard drive form factor: 3.5"
Energy
Power consumption (operation): 4.7 W
Power consumption (standby): 0.3 W
Shipping information
Weight: 580 g
Volume: 0.000576 m³
Dimensions: 3 x 12 x 16 cm