Designed for continuous operation in HD security systems. With a workload of up to 180 TB/year and support for up to 64 cameras, WD Purple hard drives are optimized for surveillance systems.
Scope of application | Surveillance |
Interface | SATA |
Interface version | SATA III |
Cache | 256 MB |
Sustained Speed HDD | 175 MB/s |
Max. Speed | 5400 RPM |
Storage Technology | CMR |
Item number | 17480825 |
Manufacturer | WD |
Category | Hard drives |
Manufacturer no. | WD42PURZ |
Release date | 27.10.2021 |
Scope of application | Surveillance |
Interface | SATA |
Interface version | SATA III |
Form factor | 3.5" |
Storage capacity | 4 TB |
Cache | 256 MB |
Sustained Speed HDD | 175 MB/s |
Max. Speed | 5400 RPM |
Storage Technology | CMR |
Max. Workload Rate | 180 TB/J |
Maximum operating temperature | 65 °C |
Max. noise level | 27 dB |
Power consumption (standby) | 0.30 W |
Power consumption | 4.60 W |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Scope of delivery | 1 x Western Digital Purple WD42PURZ |
Length | 14.70 cm |
Width | 10.16 cm |
Height | 2.61 cm |
Weight | 570 g |
Product Safety |
Length | 21 cm |
Width | 13 cm |
Height | 6 cm |
Weight | 300 g |
How often does a product of this brand in the «Hard drives» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: GalaxusHow 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: GalaxusHow often is a product of this brand in the «Hard drives» category returned?
Source: GalaxusOne of the strengths of the Western Digital Purple is its large capacity of 6 TB, but the low volume and good transfer rates also stood out positively here. However, the access times are somewhat long and the application performance is not particularly convincing.
Western Digital's Purple series are very individually tailored drives for AV/surveillance use, which are only very conditionally suitable as a replacement for desktop HDDs in normal PCs or HTPCs/recorders. The WD60PURX is particularly good when the focus is on power consumption, thermal emissions and operating noise...