Never miss a moment of security footage again - you need storage that can run nonstop without faltering. The Western Digital Blue Purple (WD33PURZ) 3TB/64MB 3.5" 5400 RPM Hard Drive is a surveillance-grade hard drive built to keep your video streams safe and accessible 24/7, even in demanding environments.
Key Features of a 3 TB hard drive
- Capacity: 3 TB. Stores a massive amount of high-definition video without frequent overwrites.
- Spindle Speed: 5400 rpm. Provides steady performance while generating less heat and noise.
- Buffer Size: 256 MB. Smooths data flow, reducing the chance of dropped frames during recording.
- Interface: SATA 6Gb/s. Ensures fast data transfer and easy integration with most NVR/DVR systems.
- Workload Rating: up to 180TB/year. Handles heavy write loads typical of multi-camera setups.
- MTBF: 1,000,000 hours. Offers exceptional reliability for continuous operation.
- Temperature Range: 32 °F to 149 °F. Operates safely in both cool and hot server rooms.
- Shock Tolerance (operating): 30 g @ 2 ms. Withstands vibrations common in rack-mount installations.
Western Digital hard drive
If you run a security system with dozens of cameras, you know how frustrating it is when storage can’t keep up, leading to missing footage or constant maintenance. You need a drive that is designed for the constant write cycles of surveillance, tolerates heat and vibration, and fits seamlessly into your existing rack. This hard drive meets those demands, giving you peace of mind that every recorded moment is safely stored.
Benefits of Western Digital hard drive
- AllFrame™ technology: Reduces frame loss for clearer playback.
- 24x7 availability: Guarantees operation around the clock without downtime.
- High workload rating: Handles intensive recording without performance drop.
- Extended MTBF: Minimises risk of failure, protecting your investment.
Usages of a 3 TB hard drive
Ideal for NVR or DVR units in small to medium businesses, retail stores, or home security setups that require reliable storage for up to 64 HD camera streams, ensuring continuous recording and easy retrieval of footage.
Specifications
| Miscellaneous |
| Miscellaneous / MTBF | 1,000,000hours |
| Storage |
| Storage / Type | Hard drive |
| Header |
| Header / Product Line | WD Purple |
| Header / Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Dimensions & Weight |
| Dimensions & Weight / Height | 1in |
| Dimensions & Weight / Width | 4in |
| Dimensions & Weight / Depth | 5.8in |
| Environmental Parameters |
| Environmental Parameters / Min Operating Temperature | 32 °F |
| Environmental Parameters / Max Operating Temperature | 149 °F |
| Environmental Parameters / Shock Tolerance (non-operating) | 250 g @ 2 ms |
| Environmental Parameters / Shock Tolerance (operating) | 30 g @ 2 ms |
| General |
| General / Capacity | 3 TB |
| General / Depth | 5.8 in |
| General / Buffer Size | 256 MB |
| General / Width | 4 in |
| General / Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| General / Device Type | Hard drive - internal |
| General / Form Factor | 3.5" |
| General / Features | Advanced Format technology, Conventional magnetic recording (CMR), AllFrame, 24x7 availability |
| General / Height | 1 in |
| Expansion & Connectivity |
| Expansion & Connectivity / Interfaces | 1 x SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Expansion & Connectivity / Compatible Bay | 3.5" |
| Performance |
| Performance / Drive Transfer Rate | 600 MBps (external) |
| Performance / Spindle Speed | 5400 rpm |
| Reliability |
| Reliability / 24x7 Operation | Yes |
| Reliability / MTBF | 1,000,000 hours |
| Reliability / Non-Recoverable Errors | 1 per 10^14 |
| Reliability / Load / Unload Cycles | 300,000 |
| Hard Drive |
| Hard Drive / Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Hard Drive / Non-Recoverable Errors | 1 per 10^14 |
| Hard Drive / Spindle Speed | 5400rpm |
| Hard Drive / Interface | Serial ATA-600 |
| Hard Drive / Form Factor (Short) | 3.5" |
| Hard Drive / 24x7 Operation | Yes |
| Hard Drive / Form Factor (Short) (metric) | 8.9 cm |
| Hard Drive / Capacity | 3TB |
| Hard Drive / Data Transfer Rate | 600MBps |
| Hard Drive / Buffer Size | 256MB |
| Hard Drive / Hard Drive Type | Internal hard drive |
| Hard Drive / Form Factor (metric) | 8.9 cm |
| Summary Details |
| HDD capacity | 3 TB |
| HDD speed | 5400 RPM |
| Storage drive buffer size | 64 MB |
| HDD size | 3.5" |
| Interface | Serial ATA III |
