User Manual

WD Purple
™
Surveillance Hard Drives
WD Purple drives are built for 24/7, always-on, high-definition
security systems. With a supported workload rate
1
of up to 180
TB/yr and support for up to 64 cameras, WD Purple drives are op-
timized for surveillance systems. WD Purple surveillance storage
also comes with WD’s exclusive AllFrame 4K™
technology, so you can confidently create a security system
tailored to the needs of your business.
INTERFACE
SATA 6 Gb/s
FORM FACTOR
3.5-inch
PERFORMANCE CLASS
5400 RPM Class
CAPACITIES
500GB to 10TB
MODEL NUMBERS
WD100 PURZ WD30 PURZ
WD80 PURZ WD20 PURZ
WD60 PURZ WD10 PURZ
WD40 PURZ WD05 PURZ
Product Features
Industry-leading storage.
Surveillance you can trust.
WD 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
performance you can trust.
WD’s exclusive AllFrame 4K
technology
All WD Purple drives are equipped
with AllFrame 4K technology, which
improves ATA streaming to help
reduce frame loss, improve overall
video playback, and increase
the number of hard drive bays
supported within a NVR. Future-
proof your surveillance solution
knowing that WD Purple is ready for
ultra high definition cameras.
Enhanced workload rating
With a workload rating
1
of 180 TB/
yr – three times that of desktop
drives – WD Purple is designed
to handle the unique demands of
modern video surveillance DVR and
NVR systems.
Expand your view to 64
Each WD Purple drive is optimized
to support up to 64 cameras. With
so many options, you have the
flexibility to upgrade or expand your
security system in the future.
Designed for today’s and
tomorrow’s surveillance solutions
Engineered for 24/7 operation in
all sizes of mainstream surveillance
DVRs and NVRs. With support for
more than eight bays
2
and tarnish
resistant components
2
, WD Purple
drives deliver reliable operation in
larger scale surveillance systems in
harsher environments.
Field-proven high capacity
Now on its 4th generation and with
more than 15 million drives shipped
3
,
field-proven HelioSeal™ Technology
delivers trusted high-capacity WD
Purple storage (8TB and 10TB) for
the massive storage needs of 4K
surveillance video.
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.
Less power. More efficient.
With our exclusive IntelliSeek™
technology, WD Purple drives
are able to calculate optimum
seek speeds. This keeps power
consumption low so ambient noise
and vibrations are at a minimum.
Three year limited warranty
As an industry-leading hard drive
manufacturer, WD stands behind
their surveillance storage solutions
with a 3-year limited warranty
included with every WD Purple
drive.
The WD Advantage
At WD, we put our products through extensive Functional Integrity Testing (F.I.T.™) prior to any product launch. This testing ensures our products consistently
meet the high quality and reliability standards of the WD brand. WD also has a detailed Knowledge Base with more than 1,000 helpful articles as well as
helpful software and utilities. Our customer support lines have long operational hours to ensure you get the help you need when you need it. Our toll-free
customer support lines are here to help or you can access our WD Support site for additional details.