Technical Details

Industry-leading storage. Surveillance you can trust

Western Digital is a worldwide leader in the hard drive industry. With WD Purple surveillance
storage, you have a drive engineered for high temperature, always-on surveillance systems
so you can rely on quality video playback when you need it most. Whether you’re protecting
loved ones or monitoring your business, WD Purple offers performance you can trust.

Western Digital’s Exclusive AllFrame Technology

All WD Purple drives are equipped with AllFrame 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. Help make your surveillance solution future-ready knowing
that WD Purple drives are ready for ultra high definition cameras. WD Purple capacities up
to 8TB feature AllFrame 4K technology enabling high quality recording for up to 64 cameras.
WD Purple 10TB and 12TB capacities feature AllFrame AI technology that enables not only
recording up to 64 cameras, but also an additional 32 streams for Deep Learning analytics
within the system.

Enhanced Workload Ratings

WD Purple drives with AllFrame 4K technology feature a workload rating of up to 180TB/year
– up to three times that of desktop drives – to handle the unique demands of modern video
surveillance DVR and NVR systems. WD Purple 10TB and 12TB drives with AllFrame AI feature a
workload rating up to 360TB/year to support the Deep Learning analytics that are features in
AI capable NVRs.

Expand your view to 64

Each WD Purple drive is optimized to support up to 64 cameras. With so many options, you
have the flexibility to upgrade or expand your security system in the future.

Designed for Today’s and Tomorrow’s Surveillance Solutions

With an MTBF of up to 1.5 million hours¹, WD Purple drives are engineered for mainstream
surveillance DVRs and NVRs that operate 24/7. With support for more than eight bays² and
tarnish resistant components², WD Purple drives deliver reliable operation in large scale
surveillance systems in harsh environments.

Field-proven High Capacity

Now on its 4th generation and with more than 27 million drives shipped³, field-proven
HelioSeal™ technology delivers trusted high-capacity WD Purple storage (8TB, 10TB, and
12TB) for the massive storage needs of 4K surveillance video.

Wide Compatibility. Seamless Integration

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

Low Power. High efficiency

With our exclusive IntelliSeek™ technology, WD Purple drives are able to calculate optimum
seek speeds. This keeps power consumption low so ambient noise and vibrations are at a
minimum.

Three Year Limited Warranty

As an industry-leading hard drive manufacturer, WD stands behind their surveillance storage
solutions with a 3-year limited warranty included with every WD Purple drive.