Western Digital WD33PURZ WD Purple 3TB Surveillance Hard Drive | 256MB Cache | SATA 6Gb/s
The Western Digital WD33PURZ is a 3TB WD Purple surveillance hard drive engineered specifically for continuous video recording in compatible CCTV DVR and NVR systems. Unlike standard desktop hard drives, WD Purple drives are designed to handle the demanding write-intensive workload generated by security cameras operating around the clock.
With a 3TB storage capacity, SATA 6Gb/s interface and 256MB cache, the WD33PURZ provides reliable storage for residential, commercial and small business surveillance systems. Western Digital’s AllFrame technology helps improve video streaming performance and reduce frame loss, recording interruptions and video pixelation.
The drive supports surveillance workloads of up to 180TB per year and systems containing up to 64 compatible HD cameras, making it suitable for security systems requiring reliable continuous recording and extended footage retention. Its surveillance-focused design is tested for compatibility across a broad range of DVR and NVR platforms.
Key Features
- 3TB Surveillance Storage: Provides dedicated storage capacity for continuous security camera recording and playback.
- Designed for 24/7 Operation: Engineered for the continuous, write-intensive demands of CCTV DVR and NVR systems.
- AllFrame Technology: Helps reduce dropped frames, video interruptions and image pixelation during recording.
- Up to 64 Cameras: Supports surveillance systems containing up to 64 compatible HD security cameras.
- 180TB Annual Workload Rating: Built to handle significantly higher recording workloads than standard desktop hard drives.
- 256MB Cache: Provides efficient data handling for continuous multi-camera video streams.
- SATA 6Gb/s Interface: Offers broad compatibility with modern surveillance recorders.
- Surveillance-System Compatibility: Tested for reliable operation across a wide range of compatible DVR and NVR systems.
- 3-Year Limited Warranty: Supported by Western Digital’s three-year limited manufacturer warranty.
Applications
- Residential CCTV systems
- Commercial security installations
- Retail and office surveillance
- DVR and NVR video storage
- Continuous multi-camera recording systems
Technical Specifications
- Manufacturer: Western Digital
- Product Series: WD Purple
- Model: WD33PURZ
- Storage Capacity: 3TB
- Cache: 256MB
- Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Workload Rating: Up to 180TB per year
- Supported Camera Count: Up to 64 compatible HD cameras
- Operating Profile: Continuous 24/7 surveillance recording
- Limited Warranty: 3 years
The WD33PURZ is an ideal replacement or storage upgrade for compatible surveillance recorders requiring dependable 24-hour recording, stable multi-camera performance and purpose-built CCTV storage.
