Western Digital 8TB,Internal,5400 RPM,3.5 inch (WD84PURZ) Hard Disk Drive
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About this product
This Western Digital 8TB 3.5-inch internal hard disk drive, model WD84PURZ, is designed for surveillance systems, indicated by its 'Purple' color product line. It features a 5700 RPM rotation speed and a 128MB cache, optimized for continuous recording workflows. The drive supports both SATA I and SATA III interfaces, offering broad compatibility. It also includes features like AllFrame 4K technology and advanced format technology, enhancing its performance and reliability for video storage in compatible PC and Mac systems.
Our take
This WD Purple drive is a strong contender if you're setting up or expanding a surveillance system. The 8TB capacity is generous for storing extensive video footage, and the 5700 RPM speed, while not 7200 RPM, is optimized for consistent, continuous write operations, which is crucial for surveillance. The 128MB cache and AllFrame 4K feature specifically cater to video streaming performance. Compatibility with both SATA I and SATA III offers flexibility for different systems. At $275, it's a solid investment for a dedicated surveillance drive designed for reliability and specific video workload demands.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 8TB capacity for surveillance
- Optimized 5700 RPM rotation speed
- 128MB cache for video streams
- AllFrame 4K technology
- Compatible with SATA I and III
Cons
- Not a 7200 RPM drive for general computing
Specifications
- Transfer Rate 550 Mbps
- UPC 0718037887906
- Compatible With PC, Mac
- Color Purple
- MPN WD84PURZ
- Item Length 5.79in.
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- Rotation Speed
- 5700 RPM
- Brand
- Western Digital
- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Type
- Hard Disk Drive
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Item Height
- 1.03in.
- Model
- WD84PURZ
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Removable, Adaptive Memory Technology, Media Player, Advanced Format technology, surveillance system compatible, AllFrame 4K, tarnish-resistant, Auto Power On/Off
- Storage Capacity
- 8 TB
- Item Width
- 4in.
- Interface
- SATA III, SATA I
- Cache
- 128 MB
