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WD Purple 3.5" SATA III Internal Surveillance Hard Drive 3TB Single

SKU: WD33PURZ MFR: WD33PURZ-SPBWPY0
$89.99
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Key Features

  • This WD Purple surveillance hard drive offers reliable storage for your security camera system.
  • With up to 8TB capacity, this hard disk drive can record extensive footage without overwriting.
  • Enjoy smooth video streaming thanks to the SATA interface, ensuring fast data transfer rates.
  • Designed for 24/7 operation, this HDD minimizes downtime with enhanced reliability features.
  • The WD Purple drive supports up to 64 HD cameras, perfect for comprehensive surveillance setups.
  • Benefit from AllFrame firmware, reducing frame loss and improving video playback quality.
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2025-04-08T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Easy to install

Perfect addition to my system, it has doubled the recording capacity, it was very easy to install and it self installs the software.

jose l.

2025-03-10T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

I definitely recommend upgrading your storage capacity.

Great option to add additional storage to your overall system.

B2C C.

2024-12-14T19:00:00

Rated 1 out of 5

This product does not work

This product does not work with the system I purchased , even thou Lorex sale person recommend it?. I had to return it, seems to me that lorex sales personal need to be more educated on their systems!!

Ignacio D.

2024-11-23T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

It's just what I needed.

It's just what I needed.

Justin P.

2024-06-18T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Works

Hard drive works like it's supposed to. Easy fix besides replacing the whole DVR

Richard B.

2024-06-12T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Plug and Play, easy installation!

Watched a YT video that gave me step by step instructions. Very easy. Works as expected.

Mark C.

2024-03-04T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Hard drive

Installed easy.Fired right up and still running fine.

Tim H.

2024-02-27T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Hard drive

It's working perfectly. The hard drive is saving over two weeks of recordings.

TERRANCE W.

2024-02-21T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Hours and hours of storage

Hours and hours of storage space

Francis S.

2023-11-09T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Hard drive Upgrade

Replacing the hard drive was relatively easy. The extra capacity is well needed to extend the recording time.

Wally G.

2023-10-15T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Works good will consider additional

Works good will consider additional purchases.

brice t.

2023-09-25T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Professional installed 4 weeks ago

Professional installed 4 weeks ago and working as designed.

Mark J.

2023-08-02T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Upgraded from 2TB drive to 4TB

Installation was easy and the drive started working as soon as I powered up the NVR. It's been a few weeks and everything is working perfectly. Now I get seven days of 24-7 high-definition recording on six 4K cameras.

Jeffrey Y.

2023-06-13T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Installer

Great quality hard drive at a good price

Installer B.

2023-06-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Excelente

Excelente

fernando m.

2023-04-05T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

easy to install

Easy to install and adds a lot of storage space

Bunker Y.

2023-03-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Thank you

Thank you

rick s.

2023-03-27T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Hard drive.

Works great.

m h.

2023-03-26T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Very happy

100% happy!!

William A.

2023-01-07T19:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

William G

Very easy to install

william g.

2022-10-31T20:00:00

Rated 2 out of 5

lll

take too long to ship out;;take too long to ship out

llllll

2022-08-30T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

Extra

Very easy too install

Rob M.

2022-08-23T20:00:00

Rated 4 out of 5

added memory

I am satisfied with this add on memory

Gary B.

2022-08-17T20:00:00

Rated 3 out of 5

Ok

Ok

Dave G.

2022-05-09T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great system. Still learning how

Great system. Still learning how to use everything

Kenny T.

2022-05-04T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great products!

Great products!

Todd M.

2022-04-28T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice pictures!

Nice pictures!

daniel s.

2022-04-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

holds over a months worth

holds over a months worth of video in our warehouse

Albert C.

2022-04-27T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome just what I needed

Awesome just what I needed

Anthony C.

2022-04-23T20:00:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Hard Drive Upgrade

Easy install and working great extending full video HD recording

Henry B.

WD Purple Specifications

General

General

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  • Available capacities

    8TB, 6TB, 3TB, 2TB

  • Disk Speed (RPM)

    8TB: 5640

  • Form factor

    3.5-inch

  • Advanced Format (AF)

    Yes

  • Recording Technology

    CMR

  • Interface

    SATA 6Gb/s

  • RoHS compliant

    Yes

Features

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  • Cameras supported

    Up to 64 HD

  • Maximum Drive Bays Supported

    8TB/6TB/3TB: 16
    2TB: 8

  • Firmware Feature Name

    AllFrame

  • Tarnish resistant components

    8TB/6TB/3TB: Yes
    2TB: No

  • RV Sensors

    8TB/6TB/3TB: Yes
    2TB: No

Performance

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  • Interface transfer rate (max)

    Buffer to host: 6 Gb/s

    Host to/from drive (sustained):
    8TB: 194MB/s
    6TB/3TB/2TB: 180MB/s

  • Cache (MB)

    8TB: 128MB/s
    6TB/3TB: 256MB/s
    2TB: 64MB/s

Reliability/Data Integrity

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  • Load/unload cycles

    300000

  • Annualized workload rating

    180TB/yr

  • Non-recoverable read errors

    <1 in 1014 (Per bits read)

  • MTBF

    1000000

Power Management

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  • Read/Write: Power requirements

    8TB: 6.2
    6TB: 4.7
    3TB: 4.6
    2TB: 3.8

  • Idle: Power requirements

    8TB: 5.5
    6TB: 4.3
    3TB: 3.7
    2TB: 3.2

  • Standby and Sleep: Power requirements

    8TB: 0.4
    6TB/3TB/2TB: 0.3

Environmental

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  • Operating Temperature

    32 to 149 Degree F (0 to 65 Degree C)

  • Non-operating Temperature

    -40 to 158 Degree F (-40 to 70 Degree C)

  • Operating Shock (Gs) (2ms, read/write)

    30

  • Operating Shock (Gs) (2ms, read)

    65

  • Non-operating Shock (Gs) (2 ms)

    250

  • Idle Acoustics (dBA)

    8TB: 25
    6TB/3TB: 23
    2TB: 21

  • Seek Acoustics (dBA) (average)

    8TB: 30
    6TB/3TB: 27
    2TB: 26

Physical

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  • Dimensions (H x L x W)

    1.028 x 5.787 x 4" (26.1 x 147 x 101.6mm)

  • Weight

    8TB: 1.5 lbs (680.3g)
    6TB/3TB: 1.26 lbs (571.5g)
    2TB: 15.8 oz (449g)

  • UPC Code

    718037898278

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About WD Purple

FEATURED REVIEWS

holds over a months worth

By Albert C.

holds over a months worth of video in our warehouse

Easy to install

By jose l.

Perfect addition to my system, it has doubled the recording capacity, it was very easy to install and it self installs the software.

The Right Drive for Smart Video Surveillance
WD Purple drives are designed to meet the challenges of 24x7 video surveillance recording. These drives are engineered specifically for surveillance to help withstand the elevated heat fluctuations and equipment vibrations within NVR environments. An average desktop drive is built to run for only short intervals, not the harsh 24/7 always on environment of a high-definition surveillance system. With WD Purple drives, you get reliable, surveillance-class storage that's tested for compatibility in a wide range of security systems. Exclusive WD AllFrame technology helps reduce frame loss and improve overall video playback.

Industry-Leading Storage. Surveillance You Can Trust.
Western Digital has provided surveillance-grade storage for more than a decade. With WD Purple surveillance storage, drives are engineered for high temperature, always on surveillance systems so you can rely on quality video when you need it most. WD Purple delivers smart video storage that you can trust.

Western Digital's Exclusive WD AllFrame Technology
All WD Purple drives are equipped with AllFrame technology, which helps reduce video frame drops and improves video recording and playback.

Enhanced Workload Ratings
WD Purple drives feature a workload rating of up to 180TB/year - up to three times that of desktop drives - to handle the unique demands of mainstream video surveillance DVR and NVR systems.

Multiple Cameras, Multiple Streams
Modern recorders now support multiple video streams per camera. WD Purple drives support up to 64 single-stream HD cameras. Modern recorders now support multiple video streams per camera. Select WD Purple drives support up to 64 single-stream HD cameras. With so many options, you have the flexibility to upgrade or expand your security applications in the future.

Designed for Reliable Operation
Engineered for reliability with an MTBF of up to 1 million hours, WD Purple drives feature tarnish-resistant components and support for storage systems with up to 16 drive bays. WD Purple hard drives are designed with RAID error recovery control to help reduce failures in supported video recorders.

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.

WD Purple Features

  • Capacity up to 22TB
  • Designed for mainstream surveillance systems
  • WD AllFrame technology delivers optimizations for write-intensive, low bit-rate, high stream-count workloads typical to surveillance applications
  • Supports up to 550 TB/yr workload rate

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 36 months.

Key Features

  • This WD Purple surveillance hard drive offers reliable storage for your security camera system.
  • With up to 8TB capacity, this hard disk drive can record extensive footage without overwriting.
  • Enjoy smooth video streaming thanks to the SATA interface, ensuring fast data transfer rates.
  • Designed for 24/7 operation, this HDD minimizes downtime with enhanced reliability features.
  • The WD Purple drive supports up to 64 HD cameras, perfect for comprehensive surveillance setups.
  • Benefit from AllFrame firmware, reducing frame loss and improving video playback quality.

What's in the box:

  • WD Purple 3.5" SATA III Internal Surveillance Hard Drive
  • User Manual
  • WD 3 Year Limited Warranty