Technical Details

Surveillance Storage

With WD Purple surveillance storage, you have a hard drive engineered for high temperature, always-on surveillance systems so you can rely on quality video playback whether you’re protecting loved ones or monitoring your business.

AllFrame 4K Technology

This WD Purple drive is equipped with AllFrame 4K technology, which improves ATA streaming to help reduce frame loss, improve overall video playback, and increase the number of hard drive bays supported within a NVR. AllFrame 4K technology enables high-quality recording for up to 64 cameras.

Enhanced Workload Rating

With a workload rating of 180TB per year, WD Purple is designed to handle the unique demands of modern video surveillance DVR and NVR systems.

Expand Your View to 64

Each WD Purple drive is optimized to support up to 64 cameras, allowing users the flexibility to upgrade or expand their security system in the future.

Designed for the Surveillance Solutions of Today and Tomorrow

With an MTBF of up to 1 million hours, WD Purple is engineered for 24/7 operating in all sizes of mainstream surveillance DVRs and NVRs. With support for 16 drive bays and tarnish-resistant components, WD Purple drives deliver reliable operation in larger scale surveillance systems in harsher environments.

Compatibility & Integration

WD Purple drives are built with compatibility in mind, so you can quickly and seamlessly add capacity to your surveillance system. With a wide range of enclosures and chipsets supported, you’re sure to find a DVR or NVR configuration that’s right for you.

Less Power, More Efficient

With WD’s IntelliSeek technology, Purple drives are able to calculate optimum seek speeds. This helps keep power consumption low so ambient noise and vibrations are at a minimum.