The Western Digital 8TB WD Purple Surveillance Internal Hard Drive (WD84PURZ) is a high-capacity storage solution tailored for demanding surveillance environments. With a substantial 8TB of storage, this drive provides ample space for recording and managing extensive video footage from multiple surveillance cameras, making it ideal for large-scale DVR/NVR systems.

Operating at a rotational speed of 5,400 RPM, the WD Purple drive delivers efficient performance with an average latency of 5.56 ms. The SATA 6Gb/s interface ensures high-speed data transfer rates up to 6Gb/s, crucial for smooth and uninterrupted video recording and playback.

The hard drive features a generous 256MB cache, enhancing performance by buffering frequently accessed data and reducing latency. It uses a 512e (512-byte emulation) sector size, which ensures compatibility with a wide range of storage systems.

Designed for 24/7 operation, the WD Purple drive is optimized to handle high-write workloads, making it suitable for continuous video surveillance. It supports high-definition video streaming from multiple cameras, accommodating extensive data volumes and ensuring reliable recording and storage.

With a mean time between failures (MTBF) of 1 million hours and a low error rate, the drive is built for durability and long-term reliability. It operates within a temperature range of 0°C to 60°C, suitable for various surveillance environment conditions.

The drive is energy-efficient, consuming 6.0W during active use and 4.0W when idle. Its dimensions (1.028 inches in height, 4.00 inches in width, and 5.79 inches in depth) and weight (approximately 2.1 lbs) ensure it fits well into standard surveillance system enclosures.

The WD Purple 8TB Surveillance Hard Drive also features Advanced AllFrame technology, which enhances video playback by reducing frame loss and improving overall video quality. This makes it an excellent choice for high-capacity, high-performance video surveillance systems.