WD Purple is a hard drive designed for continuous 24/7 operation in DVR/NVR surveillance systems, where it provides reliable video recording, resistance to vibrations and higher temperatures, and thanks to AllFrame technology helps reduce dropped frames and improve recording smoothness.
Western Digital WD Purple series hard drives were created specifically for video surveillance environments, where standard desktop drives often fall short. They are optimized for long-term data writing and stable performance in always-on systems, so you can rely on high-quality footage when it matters most.
AllFrame technology helps reduce the risk of video frame loss and supports smoother recording and playback. The drive is also ready for modern recorders working with multiple video streams and is suitable for expanding and upgrading security installations.
Main benefits:
- Optimized for DVR/NVR surveillance systems and 24/7 continuous operation
- AllFrame technology for smoother video and fewer dropped frames
- Higher annual workload up to 180 TB/year (suitable for intensive writing)
- Supports up to 64 HD cameras (single-stream)
- Designed to operate in environments with vibrations and varying temperatures
- 3-year limited manufacturer warranty
Specifications
- Type
- HDD (hard disk drive)
- Series
- WD Purple
- Capacity
- 3 TB
- Form factor
- 3.5"
- Intended use
- Surveillance / camera systems (DVR, NVR)
- Operation
- 24/7
- Technology
- Western Digital AllFrame
- Maximum annual workload
- up to 180 TB/year
- Camera support
- up to 64 HD cameras (single-stream)
- MTBF
- up to 1,000,000 hours
- Warranty
- 3 years (limited)
