WD23PURZ Western Digital Purple 2TB 3.5 Inch Surveillance HDD 256MB

The Western Digital Purple WD23PURZ 2TB Surveillance Hard Drive is designed specifically for the demanding requirements of modern security camera systems. Engineered for continuous 24/7 video surveillance recording, this 3.5-inch hard drive provides dependable storage for CCTV footage in compatible DVR and NVR environments.

Unlike standard desktop hard drives that are generally designed for intermittent everyday computing tasks, WD Purple surveillance drives are built to handle the sustained write activity, elevated temperature fluctuations and equipment vibrations commonly found in surveillance recording systems. The WD23PURZ combines a 2TB storage capacity, 256MB cache, 5400RPM rotational speed and SATA 6Gb/s interface to deliver reliable storage performance for mainstream surveillance applications.

Key Features

• 2TB storage capacity for CCTV video recording and archiving
• 3.5-inch surveillance hard drive
• Designed for continuous 24/7 operation
• Suitable for mainstream surveillance systems
• WD AllFrame technology helps reduce frame loss and improve video playback
• Optimised for write-intensive, low-bit-rate and high-stream-count workloads
• Supports a workload rate of up to 180TB per year
• 256MB cache for efficient data handling
• 5400RPM rotational speed
• SATA 6Gb/s interface
• Engineered to withstand the heat fluctuations and vibrations associated with NVR environments

Technical Specifications

• Model: WD23PURZ
• Brand: Western Digital
• Product Family: WD Purple
• Device Type: Surveillance Hard Drive Disk
• Capacity: 2TB
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Rotational Speed: 5400RPM
• Cache: 256MB
• Workload Rate: Up to 180TB per year
• Operating Mode: 24/7 surveillance recording
• Intended Use: DVR, NVR and compatible CCTV recording systems

WD AllFrame Technology

WD AllFrame technology is designed to improve the reliability of surveillance video recording. It helps optimise the drive for the continuous write workloads associated with multiple camera streams, while helping reduce frame loss and support smoother video playback.

This makes the WD23PURZ well suited to surveillance environments where consistent recording and dependable footage retrieval are essential.

Surveillance Applications

The WD23PURZ can be used in a variety of security and monitoring installations, including:

• Residential CCTV systems
• Small and medium-sized business surveillance
• Retail stores and shopping facilities
• Office security systems
• Warehouses and industrial sites
• Schools and institutional security
• DVR and NVR recording systems
• Continuous video recording and footage archiving

Compatibility

This hard drive is intended for compatible surveillance recorders and storage systems that support a 3.5-inch SATA hard drive. Before installation, verify that the DVR or NVR supports the drive's capacity, interface and required workload.

Actual recording duration will depend on the number of connected cameras, camera resolution, frame rate, compression method, recording schedule and whether footage is recorded continuously or only when motion is detected.

Product Summary

The Western Digital Purple WD23PURZ 2TB Surveillance HDD is a reliable storage solution for mainstream 24/7 CCTV recording. With its 2TB capacity, 256MB cache, 5400RPM speed, SATA 6Gb/s interface and surveillance-optimised WD AllFrame technology, it is designed to provide dependable performance in compatible DVR and NVR systems.

What's in the box
1 x WD23PURZ Western Digital Purple 2TB 3.5 Inch Surveillance HDD 256MB