WD 3TB Purple SATA III 3.5" Internal Surveillance HDD (Retail)

The 3TB Purple SATA III 3.5" Internal Surveillance Hard Drive from WD is designed to withstand the stresses placed on it in a 24/7, always-on, high-definition surveillance system with 16 drive bays. With support for up to 64 high-definition surveillance cameras, this 3TB hard drive can hold a large amount of data and gives you the ability to easily upgrade and expand your security system. Furthermore, WD AllFrame technology helps improve video capturing and reduces errors, pixilation, and video interruptions that could happen in a video recorder system.

A SATA III 6 Gb/s interface, sustained data transfer speeds of up to 180 MB/s, and a 256MB cache all help to ensure uninterrupted data transfers. Furthermore, the drive's 300,000 load/unload cycles, annualized workload rating of 180TB per year, MTBF rating of 1 million hours, and <1 in 10 14 non-recoverable read errors per bit read also help to ensure a strong operational life.

Highlights

• 3TB storage capacity
• Designed for mainstream surveillance systems
• WD AllFrame technology helps reduce dropped frames
• Supports a workload rate of up to 180TB per year
• Support for up to 16 bays

3TB Storage Capacity, Surveillance You Can Trust

Western Digital has provided surveillance-grade storage for more than a decade. With WD Purple surveillance storage, drives are engineered for high temperature, always-on surveillance systems so you can rely on quality video when you need it most. WD Purple delivers smart video storage that you can trust and are backed by a limited 3-year warranty.

Western Digital's WD AllFrame Technology

All WD Purple drives are equipped with AllFrame technology, which helps reduce video frame drops and improves video recording and playback.

Enhanced Workload Ratings

WD Purple drives feature a workload rating of up to 180TB per year, which is up to three times that of desktop drives, to handle the unique demands of mainstream video surveillance DVR and NVR systems.

Multiple Cameras, Multiple Streams

Modern recorders now support multiple video streams per camera. WD Purple drives support up to 64 single-stream HD cameras. With so many options, you have the flexibility to upgrade or expand your security applications in the future.

Designed for Reliable Operation

Engineered for reliability with an MTBF of up to 1 million hours and backed with a limited 3-year warranty, WD Purple drives feature tarnish-resistant components and support for storage systems with up to 16 drive bays. WD Purple hard drives are designed with RAID error recovery control to help reduce failures in supported video recorders.

Wide Compatibility, Seamless Integration

WD Purple hard drives are built with compatibility in mind, so you can quickly and seamlessly add capacity to your surveillance system. With a wide range of industry-leading enclosures and chipsets supported, you're sure to find the DVR or NVR configuration that's right for you.