HDD Western Digital 8 TB 3,5 ίντσες Serial ATA III WD82PURZ

The Western Digital WD Purple 8 TB (WD82PURZ) is a 3.5" internal hard drive designed for surveillance applications. With 8 TB capacity, 7200 RPM spindle speed and a 256 MB buffer, this SATA III drive provides continuous recording capability and efficient storage for high-definition video streams. It is engineered for 24/7 operation and compatibility with many NVR and DVR systems.

Advantages

WD Purple drives are built for always-on surveillance environments, offering a workload rating suitable for continuous recording and support for up to 64 cameras. The drive combines a high-capacity 8 TB volume with a 7200 RPM speed and 256 MB cache to help ensure reliable video playback and data handling. Enhanced vibration and noise management features and broad enclosure and chipset compatibility simplify integration into NVR systems.

Suitable for

• Small to medium surveillance NVRs and DVRs
• Continuous 24/7 video recording and storage
• Systems requiring support for multiple cameras (up to 64)
• High-definition video archives and playback

Key specifications

• Capacity: 8 TB (8000 GB)
• Form factor: 3.5"
• Interface: Serial ATA III (SATA 6 Gb/s)
• Spindle speed: 7200 RPM
• Buffer (cache): 256 MB
• Designed workload rating: up to 180 TB/yr (models supporting AI analytics may have higher ratings)
• Camera support: optimized for up to 64 cameras
• MTBF: 1,500,000 hours
• Weight: 0.715 kg
• Manufacturer model: WD82PURZ
• EAN: 0718037863771

How to use

Install the WD Purple 3.5" SATA drive into a compatible NVR or DVR enclosure following the recorder manufacturer's mounting and cabling instructions. Connect the drive to the system's SATA port and power supply, then initialize and format it using the recorder or host operating system as required. Configure the surveillance software or NVR to use the drive for continuous recording, set retention and overwrite policies, and verify that camera streams record correctly.

Recommendations

For reliable long-term operation, use the WD Purple 8 TB drive in systems with appropriate cooling and stable power. Regularly monitor drive health through the NVR or host software, schedule periodic backups of critical footage, and follow the NVR manufacturer's compatibility list when expanding camera counts or adding AI analytics features.