Name: WD30PURX Western Digital Purple 3TB SATA 6Gb/s 5400 RPM 64MB Cache 3.5-Inch Surveillance Hard Drive
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: WD30PURX
Price: 189.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (124 reviews)

Product Overview
The WD Purple 3TB hard drive is designed to store continuous surveillance footage in environments where uptime and data integrity are important. It fits into 3.5-inch bays of DVRs and NVRs, offering consistent performance tailored to surveillance demands without sacrificing capacity or power efficiency.

General Information
Brand	Western Digital
Part Number	WD30PURX

Technical Information
Capacity	3TB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	3.5-inch
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	5400 RPM
Hot Pluggable	No
Hot Swappable	No
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Surveillance, DVR/NVR, CCTV systems
MTBF	1,000,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 6GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	147 mm
Dimensions	26.1 x 101.6 x 147 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Eco Friendly	Yes
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC

Product Description
The WD Purple 3TB hard drive is built specifically for surveillance systems, handling continuous video recording without interruption. It’s often found in security setups where reliability over long periods is crucial. Designed to work seamlessly with DVRs and NVRs, this drive supports multiple HD camera streams simultaneously, making it ideal for businesses and homeowners monitoring large areas. Key Features Engineered for heavy surveillance workloads with AllFrame technology Balances capacity and power efficiency with a 5400RPM spin speed Enhanced error recovery controls to prevent data loss Compatible with a wide range of surveillance systems Operates quietly to avoid interference in sensitive environments This hard drive is typically installed in security recording devices in retail, office, and residential settings. It helps maintain smooth video capture, ensuring footage is stored reliably for later review.

Use Cases
The WD Purple 3TB hard drive is engineered for continuous video surveillance storage, making it ideal for deployment in security-focused environments such as commercial buildings, retail outlets, and residential monitoring systems. It is particularly suited for IT professionals managing DVR and NVR systems requiring reliable, always-on data recording. How It's Used: Installed in enterprise-level surveillance systems within corporate campuses to ensure uninterrupted video capture and playback. Used by small to medium business IT teams to support multi-camera security setups in retail or hospitality settings. Deployed in edge computing scenarios where localized video storage is necessary for remote or branch office security infrastructures. Integrated into government or municipal surveillance networks requiring long-term video archival with energy-efficient operation. Utilized by security solution providers managing scalable storage clusters for multi-site video monitoring. This drive supports operational efficiency by delivering consistent write performance under continuous surveillance workloads, enabling scalability within security storage arrays. Its design balances capacity and power consumption to maintain system reliability in high-demand video recording environments.