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WD Purple

3 TB, 3.5"
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The Purple hard drive is specifically designed for surveillance systems and offers a reliable solution for storing video data. With a storage capacity of 3 terabytes, it allows for the capture and storage of large amounts of data necessary for monitoring and security. The hard drive operates at a maximum speed of 5400 revolutions per minute, ensuring efficient data processing. It is equipped with a SATA III interface, enabling fast data transfer. The Purple hard drive is characterized by low power consumption, making it an environmentally friendly choice for continuous operation. With a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 1 million hours, it provides high reliability and durability, which are essential for critical applications in surveillance systems.

  • Specifically developed for surveillance systems
  • MTBF of 1 million hours for high reliability
  • Low power consumption with only 4.4 watts in operation
  • Maximum operating temperature of 65 °C for optimal performance
  • 64 MB cache for improved data processing.

Key specifications

Interface version
SATA III
Memory Scope of application
Surveillance
Max. Speed
5400 RPM
Interface
SATA
Cache
64 MB
Item number
2485783

General information

Manufacturer
WD
Category
Hard drives
Manufacturer no.
WD30PURX
Release date
24.4.2014

Data storage properties

Memory Scope of application
Surveillance
Interface
SATA
Interface version
SATA III
Form factor
3.5"
Storage capacity
3 TB
Cache
64 MB
Max. Speed
5400 RPM

Operating conditions

Maximum operating temperature
65 °C

Noise emission

Max. noise level
24 dB

Power supply

Power consumption (standby)
0.60 W
Power consumption
4.40 W

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Product dimensions

Length
14.70 cm
Width
10.16 cm
Height
2.61 cm
Weight
640 g

Package dimensions

Length
21 cm
Width
13 cm
Height
6 cm
Weight
620 g

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Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Hard drives» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 2.Synology
    0,8 %
  • 4.HPE
    0,9 %
  • 5.WD
    1,5 %
  • 6.Toshiba
    1,6 %
  • 7.Seagate
    1,9 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.HPE
    2 days
  • 1.Toshiba
    2 days
  • 3.Seagate
    3 days
  • 3.Synology
    3 days
  • 3.WD
    3 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Hard drives» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Ubiquiti
    1,3 %
  • 2.Synology
    1,5 %
  • 3.WD
    2,3 %
  • 4.Toshiba
    2,6 %
  • 5.Seagate
    3,2 %
Source: Galaxus

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On the outside, especially in terms of workmanship, WD does a good job with all four series. There is absolutely nothing to complain about, as befits a precision component like a hard drive. In terms of noise and temperature emissions, the WD Blue and WD Purple score best, which is due to the lowered spindle speed of 5,400 rpm...