Western Digital Purple 6 TB,Internal,5400 RPM,3.5 inch (WD60PURX) Hard Drive
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About this product
The Western Digital Purple WD60PURX is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive providing 6TB of storage. It operates at a 5400 RPM rotation speed and is compatible with both Mac and PC systems. Featuring a Serial ATA-600 interface (SATA III) and a 64MB cache, this HDD is part of the Western Digital Purple series, typically optimized for surveillance applications.
Our take
This Western Digital Purple drive offers a significant 6TB of storage, which is excellent for large media libraries or extensive backups. The 5400 RPM rotation speed means it's not the fastest option for operating systems or demanding applications, but it's well-suited for bulk data storage where sustained performance over long periods is more critical than raw speed. Its compatibility with both Mac and PC is a plus. While the 64MB cache is standard, the 'Purple' designation generally implies optimizations for continuous video recording, making it a potentially durable choice for specific use cases.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Massive 6TB storage capacity
- Compatible with Mac and PC
- Serial ATA-600 (SATA III) interface
Cons
- Slower 5400 RPM rotation speed
- 64MB cache is moderate for 6TB drive
Specifications
- Compatible With Mac, PC
- Drive Type(s) Supported HDD
- Color Purple
- Product Line Barracuda
- UPC 0718037828374
- Brand Western Digital
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- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Type
- HDD
- Model
- Purple
- MPN
- WD60PURZ, WD60PURX
- Features
- Fast File Transfer
- Storage Capacity
- 6TB
- Interface
- Serial Ata-600
- Cache
- 64MB
- Rotation Speed
- 5400RPM
