WD Purple Surveillance Internal Hard Drive
Best reliable storage for home and small business security camera systems.
This drive is built specifically to handle the relentless, non-stop demands of a security system, prioritizing consistent footage over raw speed. It trades general-purpose versatility for specialized reliability, ensuring your cameras never miss a frame when it matters most.
$277.99
Who it's for
- Security system owners needing reliable, continuous 24/7 recording
- Users managing multiple high-definition camera feeds simultaneously
- Homeowners seeking long-lasting drives for heavy write workloads
Who should skip it
- Editors requiring rapid access to archived video footage
- Desktop users needing fast, random read/write performance
- Budget-conscious shoppers prioritizing cost over specialized surveillance features
Performance breakdown
Surveillance Reliability
AllFrame technology ensures consistent, error-free recording for 24/7 security operations.
Camera Capacity
Handles up to 32 high-definition streams without compromising data integrity.
Energy Efficiency
Low power consumption keeps operating costs minimal during continuous, round-the-clock usage.
Data Throughput
Optimized for steady write speeds rather than raw, burst-performance file transfers.
Build Durability
Robust construction withstands the thermal and physical demands of NVR environments.
Storage Density
6TB provides a sweet spot for medium-term footage retention needs.
Key Specs
Type
Surveillance
Form Factor
3.5 Inch
Interface
SATA III 6Gb/s
Capacity
6TB
Cache
256MB
RPM
5,400 RPM
Shock - Operating
65G, 2ms
Shock - Non-Operating
350G, 2ms
Temperature - Operating
0 to 65C
Temperature - Non-Operating
-40 to 70C
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