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Uncompromising Storage
WD Purple™ drives are built for 24/7, always-on, high-definition surveillance solutions, and work in a range of systems from mainstream DVRs to AI-enabled NVRs.
Industry-leading storage. Surveillance you can trust.
Western Digital is a worldwide leader in the hard drive industry. With WD Purple™ surveillance storage, you have a drive engineered for high temperature, always-on surveillance systems so you can rely on quality video playback when you need it most. Whether you’re protecting loved ones or monitoring your business, WD Purple offers the performance you can trust.
Western Digital's exclusive AllFrame™ technology
All WD Purple™ drives are equipped with AllFrame technology, which improves ATA streaming to help reduce frame loss, improve overall video playback, and increase the number of hard drive bays supported within an NVR. WD Purple capacities up to 6TB* feature AllFrame 4K technology enabling high-quality recording in a multitude of security systems. WD Purple 8TB, 10TB, 12TB, 14TB, and 18TB capacities feature AllFrame AI technology that enables not only recording multiple streams per camera but also supports an additional 32 streams for Deep Learning analytics within the system.
Multiple cameras, multiple streams
Modern recorders now support multiple video streams per camera. WD Purple™ 8TB and higher capacity drives are optimized to support up to 64 HD single-stream cameras‡‡, and can also support the latest smart cameras that transmit multiple streams. With so many options, you have the flexibility to upgrade or expand your security system in the future.
Enhanced workload rating
WD Purple drives with AllFrame 4k technology feature a workload rating of up to 180TB/year - up to three times that of desktop drives - to handle the unique demands of modern video surveillance DVR and NVR systems. WD Purple drives with AllFrame AI technology feature a workload rating up to 360TB/year to support the growing use of deep learning analytics.
Designed for today's and tomorrow's surveillance solutions
With an MTBF of up to 1.5 million hour***, WD Purple drives are engineered for mainstream surveillance DVRs and NVRs that operate 24/7. With tarnish-resistant components*** and support for more than eight bays‡, WD Purple drives deliver reliable operation in large scale surveillance systems even in harsh environments.
Field-proven high capacity
Now on its 6th generation, field-proven HelioSeal™ technology delivers trusted high-capacity.
Proactive storage management with WDDA
Western Digital® Device Analytics™ (WDDA) provides a wealth of storage device parametric operational and diagnostic data to the system; algorithms interpret the data and direct the system to alert system administrators of specific recommended actions to address potential issues. WDDA is intended to empower OEMs, system integrators, and IT professionals to better monitor and proactively manage supported storage devices to maintain optimal operation.
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.
Three year limited-warranty
As an industry-leading hard drive manufacturer, Western Digital stands behind their surveillance storage solutions with a 3-year limited warranty included with every WD Purple™ drive.
• Windows® 10 and Windows 8.1
Visit our website at wd.com/Purple for a list of compatible surveillance systems. WD Purple™ is not recommended for use in NAS environments, please consider using WD NAS hard drives for desktop RAID and NAS environments or WD datacenter hard drives for rackmount or large RAID configurations.