Western Digital HDD - 2TB (WD23PURZ) Surveillance Hard Drive
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About this product
The Western Digital WD23PURZ is a 2TB internal surveillance hard drive, part of the WD Purple product line. Designed specifically for PC compatibility, this 3.5-inch form factor HDD operates at 5400 RPM with a substantial 256 MB cache. It supports SATA I, II, and III interfaces, ensuring broad compatibility. Key features include low noise level and RoHS compliance, making it suitable for continuous operation in surveillance systems where reliability and quiet performance are crucial.
Our take
As a specialized surveillance drive, the Western Digital WD23PURZ holds its own. The 2TB capacity is solid for many surveillance setups, offering plenty of room for continuous recording. The 5400 RPM speed and 256 MB cache are well-suited for the constant write demands of surveillance footage, prioritizing reliability over raw speed, which is appropriate for this use case. I appreciate the low noise level, a plus for installations where noise could be an issue. Compatibility across multiple SATA interfaces is also a practical advantage. At $145.71, it's a reasonable investment for its intended purpose, though not ideal for a primary desktop drive.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 2TB storage for surveillance
- 256 MB cache for reliability
- Low noise level
- Supports SATA I, II, III interfaces
Cons
- 5400 RPM not ideal for primary OS drive
- Designed specifically for surveillance needs
Specifications
- Brand Western Digital
- Storage Capacity 2TB
- Drive Type(s) Supported HDD
- Type Internal Desktop Drive
- Features Low Noise Level, RoHS Compliant
- Product Line Wd Purple
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- UPC
- 0718037887975
- Compatible With
- PC
- Color
- Purple
- MPN
- WD22PURZ
- Rotation Speed
- 5400 RPM
- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Item Height
- 2 in
- Model
- WD22PURZ
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Interface
- USB, SATA III, SATA II, SATA I
- Cache
- 256 MB
