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Features:

WD Purple Surveillance Hard Disk Drive
Built for 24/7, always-on, high-definition security systems. With a supported workload rate of up to 180 TB/yr and support for up to 64 cameras, WD Purple drives are optimized for surveillance systems.

AllFrame 4KTM Technology

• Reduces frame loss
• Improves video playback
• Optimizes the HDD to thrive in high temperature, always-on, surveillance system environments

Engineered for compatibility
WD Purple surveillance hard drives are built for compatibility with chassis and chip set manufacturers for seamless integration into your new or existing video surveillance system.

Optimized performance for up to 64 cameras
With support for up to 64 surveillance cameras per hard drive, WD Purple gives you the flexibility to upgrade and expand your security system in the future.

Surveillance storage for peace-of-mind
WD Purple Surveillance hard drives are designed for high temperature, always-on, surveillance security systems to help ensure reliability and quality video play back when you need it most.

Specifications:

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Specifications
Product Code	WD84PURZ
General
Device Type	Hard drive - internal
Capacity	8 TB
Form Factor	3.5"
Interface	SATA 6Gb/s
Buffer Size	128 MB
Features	Advanced Format technology, surveillance system compatible, AllFrame 4K, tarnish-resistant
Width	4 in
Depth	5.8 in
Height	1 in
Weight	25.39 oz
Performance
Drive Transfer Rate	600 MBps (external)
Internal Data Rate	194 MBps
Spindle Speed	5640 rpm
Reliability
MTBF	1,000,000 hours
Non-Recoverable Errors	1 per 10^14
Load / Unload Cycles	300000
Expansion & Connectivity
Interfaces	1 x SATA 6 Gb/s
Compatible Bay	3.5"
Power
Power Consumption	6.2 Watt (read/write), 5.5 Watt (idle), 0.4 Watt (standby), 0.4 Watt (sleep)
Miscellaneous
Compliant Standards	RoHS 2011/65/EU
Environmental Parameters
Min Operating Temperature	32 °F
Max Operating Temperature	149 °F
Min Storage Temperature	-40 °F
Max Storage Temperature	158 °F
Shock Tolerance (operating)	30 g @ 2 ms
Shock Tolerance (non-operating)	250 g @ 2 ms