WD - Purple 8TB Surveillance Internal Hard Drive
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Storage Capacity
8000GBFeatures
Industry-Leading Storage, Surveillance You Can Trust
Western Digital has provided surveillance-grade storage for more than a decade. With WD Purple surveillance storage, drives are engineered for high temperature, always-on surveillance systems so you can rely on quality video when you need it most. WD Purple delivers smart video storage that you can trust and are backed by a 3-year limited warranty.
Western Digital's Exclusive AllFrame Technology
All WD Purple drives are equipped with AllFrame technology, which helps reduce video frame drops and improves video recording and playback.
Enhanced Workload Ratings
WD Purple drives feature a workload rating of up to 180TB/year2 - up to three times that of desktop drives - to handle the unique demands of mainstream video surveillance DVR and NVR systems.
Multiple Cameras, Multiple Streams
Modern recorders now support multiple video streams per camera. WD Purple drives support up to 64 single-stream HD cameras3. With so many options, you have the flexibility to upgrade or expand your security applications in the future.
Designed For Surveillance Solutions
With an MTBF of up to 1 million hours, WD Purple drives are engineered for mainstream surveillance DVRs and NVRs that operate 24/7. With tarnish-resistant components5 and support in storage systems with more than eight drive bays6, WD Purple drives deliver reliable operation even in harsh environments.
Wide Compatibility, Seamless Integration
WD Purple hard drives are built with compatibility in mind, so you can quickly and seamlessly add capacity to your surveillance system. With a wide range of industry-leading enclosures and chipsets supported, you’re sure to find the DVR or NVR configuration that’s right for you.
Specifications
- Storage Capacity8000 gigabytesStorage Drive TypeHDDRotational Speed5400 revolutions per minuteMaximum Read Speed215 megabytes per secondMaximum Write Speed215 megabytes per secondForm Factor3.5 in.
Reviews
Rating 4.1 out of 5 stars with 16 reviews
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WD Purple drives are designed to meet the challenges of 24x7 video surveillance recording. These drives are engineered specifically for surveillance to help withstand the elevated heat fluctuations and equipment vibrations within NVR environments. An average desktop drive is built to run for only short intervals, not the harsh 24/7 always-on environment of a high-definition surveillance system. With WD Purple drives, you get reliable, surveillance-class storage that’s tested for compatibility in a wide range of security systems. Exclusive AllFrame technology helps reduce frame loss and improve overall video playback.

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An advanced and reliable solution for surveillance storage needs, the SkyHawk AI Surveillance 8TB 3.5" Internal Hard Drive is specifically engineered for Network Video Recorders (NVRs) with artificial intelligence capabilities for edge applications. This high-performance drive supports up to 64 HD cameras and an additional 32 AI streams, offering a spacious storage capacity of up to 18TB. Designed with ImagePerfect AI firmware, the SkyHawk AI ensures zero dropped frames, even while supporting heavier workloads. This makes it an ideal choice for AI-enabled NVR systems that require seamless video analytics and recording. The SkyHawk AI is not just smart, but also safe and secure. It comes with the SkyHawk Health Management (SHM) system, which actively aids in protecting your video storage by focusing on prevention, intervention, and recovery options. This includes the robust Rescue Data Recovery Services plan, providing extra peace of mind for any mechanical, accidental, or natural disaster with a 95% success rate of in-house recovery.The SkyHawk AI is built to withstand enterprise-class workload rates of 550TB per year, offering high reliability and durability. It's rated for 2 million hours Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF), making it more than three times as reliable as standard surveillance hard drives. With built-in rotational vibration sensors, the SkyHawk AI delivers consistent performance, providing reliable storage for NVR with minimal lag or downtime. It also supports multi-bay configurations, meeting your growing storage demands with up to 16+ bays. In summary, the Seagate SkyHawk AI 8TB 3.5" Internal Hard Drive is a versatile, high-capacity, and reliable storage solution, intelligently designed to adapt to the scale of your AI environment and meet the challenges of video analysis and recording workloads.

Professional Grade Storage for Smart Video Recording and AI Video Analytics WD Purple Pro delivers ultimate reliability and performance for the most demanding video recording and analytics environments.Higher Capacity Drives for More Demanding Smart Video SolutionsWD Purple Pro delivers big capacity in 8TB for larger scale deployments and longer-term video retention requirements. Enterprise Class ReliabilityTrue enterprise class drives designed with the highest level of reliability. With up to 2 million hours MTBF. WD Purple Pro is built for high-end video recorders and analytics servers.High Performance for Simultaneous Video Recording and Real-Time AI AnalysisModern cameras and AI-enabled recording systems send multiple streams of high-definition video, picture files and metadata to storage. WD Purple Pro drives deliver our highest level of performance to accurately store all streams. Built for Advanced Smart Video WorkloadsWD Purple Pro delivers higher workload capability up-to 550TB/year. Keep up with heavy video data capture and AI analysis found in advanced video management systems.Innovative AllFrame TechnologyAllFrame technology intelligently guides video, picture and meta data streams to disk while helping to reduce dropped video frames. Proactive Drive Health Insights with WDDA Western Digital Device Analytics (WDDA) monitors drive health and recommends action to improve drive operation. Requires compatible video recorder or system.
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