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Western Digital WD64PURZ 6TB Purple Surveillance Hard Drive
Reliable Surveillance Storage with the Western Digital 6TB WD Purple HDD The Western Digital 6TB WD Purple Surveillance Hard Drive (WD64PURZ) is engineered specifically for 24/7 video surveillance systems. Designed to withstand the demanding conditions of NVR environments, this drive offers relia...
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Overview
Reliable Surveillance Storage with the Western Digital 6TB WD Purple HDD
The Western Digital 6TB WD Purple Surveillance Hard Drive (WD64PURZ) is engineered specifically for 24/7 video surveillance systems. Designed to withstand the demanding conditions of NVR environments, this drive offers reliable performance, reduced frame loss, and compatibility with a wide range of security systems. WD AllFrame technology ensures smooth video playback, making it an ideal choice for surveillance applications.
Specifications:
- Brand: Western Digital
- Model: WD64PURZ-SPBWUY0
- Capacity: 6TB
- Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s
- Cache: 256 MB
- Form Factor: 3.5"
- Workload Rate: Up to 180 TB/yr
- Bays Supported: Up to 16
- Technology: WD AllFrame
Key Features
Engineered for mainstream surveillance systems
WD AllFrame technology delivers optimizations for write-intensive, low bit-rate, high stream-count workloads typical to mainstream surveillance applications
Supports up to 180 TB/yr workload rate(3) | (3) Workload Rate is defined as the amount of user data transferred to or from the hard drive. Workload Rate is annualized (TB transferred ✕ (8760 / recorded power-on hours)). Workload Rate will vary depending on your hardware and software components and configurations.
Support for up to 16 bays(7) | (7) 1TB through 2TB support up to eight bays; 3TB and above support up to 16 bays.
Tarnish-resistant components(6) | (6) Tarnish resistant components for capacities 3TB and higher.
Specifications
Capacity
6TB
Application
Mainstream Surveillance Systems
Technology
WD AllFrame
Workload Rate
Up to 180 TB/yr
Bay Support
Up to 16 bays
Components
Tarnish-resistant
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this hard drive suitable for standard desktop computers?
No, the Western Digital WD64PURZ 6TB Purple Surveillance Hard Drive is specifically engineered for mainstream surveillance systems, not general desktop use.
What does WD AllFrame technology do for this hard drive?
WD AllFrame technology provides optimizations tailored for write-intensive, low bit-rate, and high stream-count workloads, which are typical characteristics of mainstream surveillance applications.
What is the maximum workload rate supported by this hard drive?
This drive supports an annualized workload rate of up to 180 TB per year, which is defined by the amount of user data transferred to or from the hard drive.
How many drive bays can this 6TB hard drive support in a system?
The 6TB capacity of this Western Digital Purple drive supports configurations with up to 16 drive bays.
Are the internal components designed to resist environmental factors?
Yes, for capacities of 3TB and higher, including this 6TB model, the hard drive features tarnish-resistant components to enhance durability.
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