NEW WD Purple 2TB Internal Hard Drive Surveillance WD22PURZ
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About this product
The Western Digital WD Purple WD22PURZ is a 2TB internal hard drive specifically engineered for surveillance applications. It features a 3.5-inch form factor, a SATA III interface, and a rotation speed of 5400 RPM. This HDD includes a 256MB cache and is built for 24/7 operation with features like low noise level and Adaptive Memory Technology. It is compatible with PCs, NVRs, DVRs, and various other devices, making it suitable for continuous recording environments.
Our take
When it comes to surveillance, reliability and continuous operation are key, and the WD Purple delivers on that. The 2TB capacity is great for storing a significant amount of footage, and it's built to handle the demands of 24/7 recording, which is crucial for DVR and NVR systems. The 5400 RPM rotation speed is typical for surveillance drives, prioritizing endurance over raw speed, and the large 256MB cache helps manage data streams efficiently. While the 500MB/s read speed is noted, it's an HDD, so don't expect SSD-level performance for general tasks. It's a specialized drive, and for its intended purpose, it's a solid choice.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Built for 24/7 surveillance
- Large 256MB cache
- 2TB storage capacity
- Low Noise Level feature
Cons
- 5400 RPM rotation speed is slower for general use
- Optimized for surveillance, not general computing
Specifications
- Compatible With PC, NVR, DVR, Laptop, Mac, Android, iPhone
- Custom Bundle No
- Color Purple
- MPN WD23PURZ
- Item Length 5.79"
- Rotation Speed 5400 RPM
Show all 22 specifications
- Brand
- Western Digital
- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
- Read Speed
- 500MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Item Height
- 1.03
- Model
- PC-HD-SATA2T
- Transfer Rate
- 300 Mbps
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Security Hard Drive, Built for 24/7 surveillance, Low Noise Level, Adaptive Memory Technology
- Storage Capacity
- 2TB
- Country of Origin
- Thailand
- Item Width
- 4"
- Interface
- SATA III
- Cache
- 256 MB
- Product Line
- WD Purple
