Western Digital 2TB WD Purple Surveillance Internal Hard Drive HDD WD22PURZ
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About this product
This Western Digital 2TB WD Purple Surveillance Hard Drive (WD22PURZ) is an internal 3.5-inch HDD specifically designed for 24/7 surveillance systems. It offers a substantial 2TB of storage capacity, operates at 5400 RPM, and features an impressive 256 MB cache. Compatible with PC, NVR, DVR, and even mobile devices, it uses a SATA III interface. Manufactured in Thailand, this drive highlights features such as low noise level and Adaptive Memory Technology for consistent performance in security applications.
Our take
For robust surveillance needs, the 2TB WD Purple drive stands out with its specialized features. The 2TB capacity offers significant storage for continuous video recording, and the massive 256 MB cache is a huge benefit for handling multiple high-resolution video streams smoothly. Its 24/7 surveillance design and low noise level are critical for maintaining system integrity and quiet operation. While the 5400 RPM speed might seem modest, it's typical for surveillance drives, balancing reliability and performance. This is a premium solution, and the higher price reflects its advanced features and purpose-built design.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 2TB storage capacity
- 256 MB cache for enhanced performance
- Built for 24/7 surveillance
- Low noise level feature
- SATA III interface
Cons
- 5400 RPM rotation speed
- Premium price point
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
