The WD Purple drives are specifically designed for use in surveillance security systems and are built for 24/7 operation. They are developed to replace standard desktop drives that are not suitable for demanding HD surveillance environments with high temperature fluctuations and device vibrations.
Interface version | SATA III |
Storage Technology | CMR |
Max. Speed | 5640 RPM |
Interface | SATA |
Cache | 128 MB |
Sustained Speed HDD | 600 MB/s |
Scope of application | Surveillance |
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Item number | 14697672 |
Manufacturer | WD |
Category | Hard drives |
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Release date | 21/12/2020 |
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Scope of application | Surveillance |
Interface | SATA |
Interface version | SATA III |
Form factor | 3.5" |
Storage capacity | 6 TB |
Cache | 128 MB |
Sustained Speed HDD | 600 MB/s |
Max. Speed | 5640 RPM |
Storage Technology | CMR |
Hard disk additional functions | Hot swapping |
Maximum operating temperature | 65 °C |
Max. noise level | 26 dB |
Power consumption (standby) | 0.40 W |
Power consumption | 6.20 W |
Country of origin | China |
Manufacturer commitment | SBTi |
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Scope of delivery | 1 x WD Purple Surveillance HDD |
Length | 14.70 cm |
Width | 10.16 cm |
Height | 2.62 cm |
Weight | 720 g |
Length | 20.50 cm |
Width | 13.20 cm |
Height | 6 cm |
Weight | 755 g |
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On the outside, especially in terms of workmanship, WD does a good job with all four series. There is absolutely nothing to complain about, as befits a precision component like a hard drive. In terms of noise and temperature emissions, the WD Blue and WD Purple score best, which is due to the lowered spindle speed of 5,400 rpm...