WD WD40PURX Purple 4TB Surveillance Hard Drive 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s
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About this product
This is a new WD Purple 4TB surveillance hard drive, designed for demanding 24/7 video recording environments. It features a 3.5-inch form factor, making it suitable for internal desktop use, and connects via a SATA 6Gb/s (SATA III) interface. With a rotation speed of 5400 RPM and a 64 MB cache, it provides reliable performance for its intended use. The drive has a listed read speed of 500MB/s and a transfer rate of 300 Mbps, offering a robust solution for storage needs.
Our take
If you're building or upgrading a surveillance system, this WD Purple drive seems like a solid choice. The 4TB capacity is generous for continuous recording, and the 3.5-inch form factor is standard for desktop enclosures. The 5400 RPM speed is typical for surveillance drives, balancing performance with reliability for sustained writes. I appreciate the SATA III interface for modern compatibility. While the 3-month manufacturer warranty is a bit on the shorter side, for a specialized surveillance drive, its core function of reliable storage is what truly matters.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 4TB storage capacity
- Designed for surveillance applications
- Standard 3.5-inch form factor
- SATA 6Gb/s interface
Cons
- Shorter 3 months manufacturer warranty
- 5400 RPM rotation speed
Specifications
- Payments Diners Club
- Condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is ... Read more about the condition New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item in its original packaging (where packaging is applicable). Packaging should be the same as what is found in a retail store, unless the item is handmade or was packaged by the manufacturer in non-retail packaging, such as an unprinted box or plastic bag. See the seller's listing for full details. See all condition definitions opens in a new window or tab
- Compatible With PC
- Color Purple
- MPN WD40PURX, 90546040
- Rotation Speed 5400 RPM
Show all 21 specifications
- Brand
- Western Digital
- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
- Read Speed
- 500MB/s
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 3 Months
- Transfer Rate
- 300 Mbps
- Model
- Purple
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Storage Capacity
- 4 TB
- Country of Origin
- China
- Interface
- SATA III
- Cache
- 64 MB
- Product Line
- Purple
- UPC
- 0718037823317
