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Accidents happen where life happens. Protect your favorite Adorama products and purchase a protection plan to stay covered from accidental damage, mechanical or electrical failure, and more.
If we can’t fix it, we’ll replace it at no additional cost.
Protect your product from drops, spills, and more.
Enjoy your gear without fear. We have you covered!
When regular use of your product over time results in mechanical or electrical failure.
We will never charge you a deductible after the purchase of a plan.
Our claims process is simple & easy and our customer service team is happy to help.
Adorama Protect powered by Extend is available for purchase to customers in the United States. Not available for purchase Internationally or in U.S. Territories.
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12 TB
256 MB
SATA III (6 Gb/s)
235 MB/s
235 MB/s
HDD
3.5"
29.0 dB (Active)
20.0 dB (Idle)
7200 RPM
360 TB
300000
1.5 Million Hours
< 1 in 10 15
6.6 W (Active)
5.6 W (Idle)
0.6 W (Standby)
30 G / 2.0 ms
250 G / 2.0 ms
32 to 149 Degree F (0 to 65 Degree C)
-40 to 158 Degree F (-40 to 70 Degree C)
RoHS
1.0 x 4.0 x 5.8" (26.1 x 101.6 x 147mm)
1.5 lb (0.7kg)
718037863726
Uncompromising Storage
Built for 24/7, always-on, high-definition security systems. With a supported workload rate of up to 180 TB/yr and support for up to 64 cameras, WD Purple drives are optimized for surveillance systems. WD Purple 10TB & 12TB drives are designed to support Deep Learning analytics in AI capable NVRs, and feature an enhanced workload rating of up to 360TB/yr, and up to 16 AI channels for analytics within the system.
The Right Drive for the Job
WD Purple drives have been engineered specifically for the extreme demands of high temperature, 24/7 surveillance systems.
Performance You Can Trust
From a worldwide leader in the storage industry, WD Purple is engineered for quality video playback when you need it most.
Expand Your View to 64
WD Purple drives are optimized to support up to 64 cameras, giving you flexibility to upgrade or expand your security system.
Seamless Integration
With a wide range of industry-leading enclosures and chipsets supported, you're sure to find the configuration and compatibility that's right for your NVR.
Less Is More
Low power consumption is a must in a high-temperature, always-on surveillance environment. IntelliSeek technology helps reduce damaging ambient noise and vibrations.
Designed for Surveillance
The WD Purple drive is designed for both DVR and NVR security systems, and is compatible with many of the leading surveillance and security manufacturers. We can help you find the perfect storage for your system.
Surveillance Hard Drives
WD Purple drives are built for 24/7, always-on, high-definition security systems. With a supported workload rate of up to 180 TB/yr and support for up to 64 cameras, WD Purple drives are optimized for surveillance systems. WD Purple surveillance storage also comes with WD's exclusive All Frame 4K technology, so you can confidently create a security system tailored to the needs of your business.
Industry-leading storage. Surveillance you can trust
WD 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.
WD's exclusive All Frame 4K technology
All WD Purple drives are equipped with All Frame 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. Future- proof your surveillance solution knowing that WD Purple is ready for ultra high definition cameras.
Enhanced workload rating
With a workload rating of 180 TB/ yr - three times that of desktop drives - 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. 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
Engineered for 24/7 operation in all sizes of mainstream surveillance DVRs and NVRs. With support for more than eight bays and tarnish resistant components, WD Purple drives deliver reliable operation in larger scale surveillance systems in harsher environments.
Field-proven high capacity
Now on its 4th generation and with more than 15 million drives shipped, field-proven HelioSeal Technology delivers trusted high-capacity WD Purple storage (8TB and 10TB) 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.
Less power. More efficient
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.