WD Purple Pro 8TB 7200RPM 3.5″ SATA HDD
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About This Item
- 8TB capacity for surveillance and AI video analytics
- 7200 RPM with 6 Gbit/s SATA interface for reliable performance
- Supports up to 64 single-stream HD cameras and 32 AI channels
- 550 TB/year workload rating for 24/7 operation
- MTBF up to 2.5 million hours with 5-year limited warranty
- Advanced workload capability for AI-enabled recorders and deep learning
- WD Purple Pro with AllFrame AI technology for reduced frame drops
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Western Digital Purple Pro | 8TB AI-Ready Surveillance HDD
The Western Digital Purple Pro Smart Video HDD 8TB internal hard drive 7200 RPM 3. 5″ Serial ATA delivers enterprise-grade storage for AI-enabled surveillance systems, supporting up to 64 cameras and 32 AI streams for advanced analytics.
Key Specifications
| Metric | Spec |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 8 TB |
| Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gbit/s |
| Workload Rating | 550 TB/year |
| MTBF | 2. 5 million hours |
| Warranty | 5 years |
AI-Ready Performance for Modern Surveillance
Built with OptiNAND™ technology, this drive handles the demanding workloads of AI-enabled video analytics servers. The 7200 RPM spindle speed and 265 MB/s transfer rate ensure smooth data capture from multiple high-resolution cameras simultaneously.
Advanced Workload Management
With a workload rating of 550 TB/year, this drive maintains reliability during continuous 24/7 operation. The 0. 256 GB cache memory optimizes read/write performance for video streaming applications, while the SATA 6 Gbit/s interface provides ample bandwidth for data-intensive surveillance systems.
Enterprise Reliability Features
Engineered for surveillance environments, the drive includes tarnish-resistant components and supports full multi-bay configurations. The 2. 5 million hour MTBF rating demonstrates exceptional durability for mission-critical security applications.
Scalable Camera Support
Optimized to handle up to 64 single-stream HD cameras plus 32 concurrent AI streams, this drive offers flexibility for growing surveillance systems. The AllFrame™ AI technology reduces frame drops during analytics processing, ensuring continuous video quality.
Box contents
- Western Digital Purple Pro 8TB HDD
- Installation guide
Check before you buy
- Confirm your surveillance system supports 3. 5″ SATA drives
- Verify maximum camera support matches your recorder specifications
- Check available drive bays and power connectors in your system
- Confirm the 5-year warranty coverage applies in your region
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What surveillance systems is this drive compatible with?
A: Compatible with AI-enabled recorders, video analytics servers, and deep learning systems supporting SATA 6 Gbit/s drives.
Q: How many cameras can this drive support?
A: Supports up to 64 single-stream HD cameras plus 32 concurrent AI streams.
Q: What is the power consumption during operation?
A: Consumes 6. 5W when idle and 7. 3W during read/write operations.
Q: Does this drive include health monitoring features?
A: Yes, compatible with Western Digital Device Analytics (WDDA) for drive health management.
The Consultant’s verdict & warranty
The Western Digital Purple Pro 8TB represents enterprise-grade storage for AI-driven surveillance systems requiring reliable, high-capacity storage. Its combination of workload rating, camera support, and 5-year warranty makes it ideal for professional security installations. Covered by the standard Manufacturer Warranty.
| Certificates | |
|---|---|
| Certification | BSMI, ICES-003/NMB-003, CE, FCC, KC, Maghreb, RCM, UKCA, VCCI, CB-Scheme, TUV, UL |
| Hard drive | |
| Component for | PC |
| HDD interface transfer rate | 6 Gbit/s |
| Workload rate limit | 550 TB/year |
| HDD average transfer rate | 265 MB/s |
| Hybrid-HDD cache memory | 0.256 GB |
| RAID levels | JBOD |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 2500000 h |
| Start/stop cycles | 600000 |
| Certification | BSMI, ICES-003/NMB-003, CE, FCC, KC, Maghreb, RCM, UKCA, VCCI, CB-Scheme, TUV, UL |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM |
| HDD size | 3.5" |
| HDD capacity | 8 TB |
| Compatible products | Up to 64 single-stream cameras |
| Features | |
| Type | HDD |
| Component for | PC |
| HDD interface transfer rate | 6 Gbit/s |
| Workload rate limit | 550 TB/year |
| HDD average transfer rate | 265 MB/s |
| Hybrid-HDD cache memory | 0.256 GB |
| Interface | Serial ATA |
| RAID levels | JBOD |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 2500000 h |
| Start/stop cycles | 600000 |
| Certification | BSMI, ICES-003/NMB-003, CE, FCC, KC, Maghreb, RCM, UKCA, VCCI, CB-Scheme, TUV, UL |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM |
| HDD size | 3.5" |
| HDD capacity | 8 TB |
| Compatible products | Up to 64 single-stream cameras |
| Noise level (idle) | 27 dB |
| Number of AI channels | 32 |
| Maximum number of cameras supported | 64 |
| Power | |
| Power consumption (standby) | 0.3 W |
| Power consumption (off) | 0.3 W |
| Power consumption (write) | 7.3 W |
| Power consumption (read) | 7.3 W |
| Power consumption (idle) | 6.5 W |
| Operational conditions | |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 65 °C |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 70 °C |
| Operating shock | 65 G |
| Non-operating shock | 250 G |
| Technical details | |
| Quantity per pack | 1 pc(s) |
| Warranty period | 5 year(s) |
| Compliance certificates | BSMI, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), KC, RCM, RoHS, UKCA, UL, VCCI |
| Interface | Serial ATA |
| Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 2500000 h |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 101.6 mm |
| Weight | 715 g |
| Height | 26.1 mm |
| Depth | 147 mm |
| Packaging data | |
| Quantity per pack | 1 pc(s) |
| Other features | |
| Interface | Serial ATA |
| Certification | BSMI, ICES-003/NMB-003, CE, FCC, KC, Maghreb, RCM, UKCA, VCCI, CB-Scheme, TUV, UL |
| Compatible products | Up to 64 single-stream cameras |
| Maximum number of cameras supported | 64 |
| Warranty period | 5 year(s) |
| Compliance certificates | BSMI, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), KC, RCM, RoHS, UKCA, UL, VCCI |
| Identifiers | |
| Additional EANs | 5715063702185 |

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