More cameras. More certainty. Better surveillance.
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.
The hard drive that fits the task.
WD Purple drives are specifically engineered for the extreme demands of thermally stressed surveillance systems in continuous operation.
Reliable performance.
WD Purple is designed by a world leader in the storage industry, providing you with high-quality playback when you need it most.
64 cameras see more.
WD Purple hard drives are optimized to support up to 64 cameras, giving you flexibility for upgrades or expansions of your security system.
Seamless integration.
With support for a wide range of market-leading devices and chipsets, you can be confident in finding the right solution for your NVR.
Less is more.
Low power consumption is crucial in surveillance environments with high temperatures and continuous operation. IntelliSeek technology reduces damage from noise and vibrations.
Reliable recordings.
All WD Purple hard drives feature AllFrame 4K™ technology, which enhances ATA streaming. This reduces frame loss, improves playback, and more.
Technical specifications.
WD Purple is designed for video surveillance systems in residential, home office, or smaller business environments with up to 64 HD cameras.
Interface version | SATA III |
Storage Technology | CMR |
Max. Speed | 5400 RPM |
Interface | SATA |
Cache | 64 MB |
Sustained Speed HDD | 175 MB/s |
Scope of application | Surveillance |
Item number | 23014415 |
Manufacturer | WD |
Category | Hard drives |
Product Safety | |
Release date | 7.11.2022 |
Scope of application | Surveillance |
Interface | SATA |
Interface version | SATA III |
Form factor | 3.5" |
Storage capacity | 6 TB |
Cache | 64 MB |
Sustained Speed HDD | 175 MB/s |
Max. Speed | 5400 RPM |
Storage Technology | CMR |
Max. Workload Rate | 180 TB/J |
MTBF | 1000000 h |
Hard disk additional functions | Native command queuing |
Maximum operating temperature | 65 °C |
Max. noise level | 25 dB |
Power consumption (standby) | 0.40 W |
Power consumption | 5.30 W |
Country of origin | Germany |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Length | 14.70 cm |
Width | 10.16 cm |
Height | 2.61 cm |
Weight | 750 g |
Length | 21 cm |
Width | 15 cm |
Height | 7.50 cm |
Weight | 652 g |
Product Safety |
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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...