Name: WD50PURX Western Digital Purple 5TB 5400RPM SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache Surveillance HDD
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: WD50PURX
Price: 287.53 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (117 reviews)

Product Overview
The WD Purple 5TB hard drive focuses on reliable storage for security systems, fitting neatly into setups that require continuous video capture. It balances capacity and endurance to keep surveillance footage safe and accessible over time.

General Information
Brand	Western Digital
Part Number	WD50PURX

Technical Information
Capacity	5TB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Disk Format	HDD
Cache	64MB
Spindle Speed	5400 RPM
Hot Pluggable	No
Hot Swappable	No
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	Surveillance Systems,NVR,DVR,CCTV
MTBF	1,000,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 6GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	26.1 mm
Width	101.6 mm
Depth	147.0 mm
Dimensions	26.1 x 101.6 x 147.0 mm
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

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

Product Description
The WD Purple 5TB Surveillance Hard Drive is designed specifically for continuous video recording in surveillance systems. It’s often found in security setups where multiple cameras record 24/7, ensuring smooth and dependable storage. Built for security professionals and system installers, this drive handles high workloads typical in video monitoring environments. Its technology supports multiple HD video streams without dropping frames, making it suitable for businesses, retail, and home security. Key Features Engineered to support up to 64 HD camera streams Improved reliability for always-on surveillance systems Works efficiently in high-temperature environments Advanced firmware reduces errors during video capture RoHS compliant, meeting environmental standards This hard drive is typically deployed in DVRs and NVRs where stability and data integrity are critical. It helps maintain long-term video archives without interruption, aligning with the needs of modern surveillance infrastructure.

Use Cases
The WD Purple 5TB hard drive is designed specifically for surveillance environments where continuous video recording is essential. It is ideal for security professionals and IT administrators managing scalable surveillance systems in commercial or industrial settings. How It's Used: Installation in multi-camera IP video surveillance setups for retail stores requiring 24/7 footage capture. Deployment within enterprise security infrastructure for monitoring office campuses with high-definition video streams. Integration into edge computing nodes for remote sites needing localized, reliable video storage with low power consumption. Use in government facilities’ surveillance networks demanding high endurance and consistent write performance. Embedding into rack-mounted DVR or NVR systems in transportation hubs to handle large volumes of continuous video data. This drive supports operational efficiency by maintaining stable write performance under constant recording workloads, facilitating scalable storage expansion, and minimizing thermal output in dense surveillance storage clusters.