WD Purple WD85PURZ 8TB 3.5" 5400RPM 256MB Cache SATA III Surveillance Internal Hard Drive

WD Purple 8TB Surveillance Hard Drive

Uncompromising Surveillance Storage

WD Purple hard drives are purpose-built to meet the demands of 24/7 video surveillance recording. Engineered specifically for NVR environments, these drives are designed to help withstand elevated heat fluctuations and equipment vibrations that are common in surveillance systems.

Where typical desktop drives are intended for short, intermittent use, WD Purple drives are built for the harsh, always-on requirements of high-definition surveillance. With WD Purple, you get reliable, surveillance-class storage that’s tested for compatibility across a wide range of security systems.

Exclusive AllFrame technology helps reduce frame loss and improve overall video recording and playback quality.

Surveillance You Can Trust

Western Digital has been providing surveillance-grade storage for more than a decade. WD Purple surveillance drives are engineered for high-temperature, always-on systems so you can rely on quality video when it matters most.

WD Purple delivers smart video storage you can trust and is backed by a 3-year limited warranty.

Western Digital AllFrame Technology

All WD Purple drives come equipped with Western Digital’s exclusive AllFrame technology, which:

• Helps reduce video frame drops
• Improves video recording consistency
• Enhances video playback quality

Enhanced Workload Ratings

WD Purple drives are designed to handle the unique demands of mainstream video surveillance DVR and NVR systems with:

• Workload rating of up to 180TB/year
• Up to three times the workload rating of typical desktop drives

Multiple Cameras, Multiple Streams

Modern recorders support multiple video streams per camera, and WD Purple is built to keep up:

• Supports up to 64 single-stream HD cameras
• Provides flexibility to upgrade or expand surveillance applications over time

Designed for Surveillance Solutions

WD Purple drives are engineered for mainstream surveillance DVRs and NVRs that operate around the clock, featuring:

• MTBF of up to 1 million hours
• Tarnish-resistant components
• Support in storage systems with more than eight drive bays

These features help deliver reliable operation even in demanding environments.

Wide Compatibility. Seamless Integration.

WD Purple hard drives are designed with broad compatibility in mind, enabling quick and seamless capacity expansion for your surveillance system. With support for a wide range of industry-leading enclosures and chipsets, it’s easy to find a DVR or NVR configuration that fits your needs.

Three-Year Limited Warranty

As an industry-leading hard drive manufacturer, Western Digital supports every WD Purple surveillance drive with a 3-year limited warranty.

Key Features

• Engineered for mainstream surveillance systems
• WD AllFrame technology optimized for write-intensive, low bit-rate, high stream-count workloads typical of surveillance applications
• Supports up to 180TB/year workload rate
• Supports systems with up to 16 drive bays

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