The WD Purple WD60PURX is an internal hard drive with a storage capacity of 6 TB, specifically designed for surveillance systems. It offers reliable performance and is ideal for continuous operation in security applications. With a SATA 6Gb/s interface and a maximum data transfer rate of 600 MB/s, this hard drive ensures fast and efficient data processing. The WD Purple is equipped with advanced technologies such as Time-Limited Error Recovery (TLER) and IntelliSeek, which enhance data security and integrity. Additionally, the Advanced Format technology improves storage efficiency. The hard drive is designed for 24/7 operation and has a maximum rotational speed of 5400 RPM, making it an optimal choice for surveillance applications that require continuous recording.
Interface | SATA |
Storage Technology | CMR |
Memory Scope of application | Surveillance |
Max. Speed | 5400 RPM |
Item number | 17741212 |
Manufacturer | WD |
Category | Hard drives |
Manufacturer no. | WD60PURX |
Release date | 6.12.2021 |
Memory Scope of application | Surveillance |
Interface | SATA |
Form factor | 3.5" |
Storage capacity | 6 TB |
Cache | 64 MB |
Sustained Speed HDD | 600 MB/s |
Max. Speed | 5400 RPM |
Storage Technology | CMR |
Maximum operating temperature | 65 °C |
Max. noise level | 25 dB |
Power consumption (standby) | 4.90 W |
Power consumption | 5.30 W |
Country of origin | Taiwan |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
CO₂-Emission | |
Climate contribution |
Length | 14.70 cm |
Width | 10.16 cm |
Height | 2.61 cm |
Weight | 750 g |
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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...