WD 2 TB Surveillance Hard Drive - Purple

Last drive (WD 3T blue) was great, as (I hesitate to say incase they get complacent after their excellent work - was the previous WD 2T RED & WD 2 T Green). I use for reliable storage but this time I needed a drive for possible OS & storage (win 7, XP 64 Pro). Over the past 18 years various drives have dominated (in 2000 I would not best a WD drive). Now after years of use the Seagate Barracudas & definately Maxtores are mostly dead. The Hitachis are balanced between fine & quite problematic. The WD's I have bought in the last decade are still semless: Red: Perfect - used as storage for 8+years in an external enclosure (Probox - god i miss these indestructable esata boxes and the old prices) Blue: Perfect - used as a drop in for the Icy Box Dock. 1 Year. Solid & no real speed difference over e-sata (love e-sata) Green: Perfect - as drop in again this is still solid, reliable and holds e-sata speed (not much in it but blue & red seem very marginally better) Purple: Great/Perfect - they really know what they are doing. I tried this for a change. Good E-sata speed, very Reliable as to date. Well built as norm, nice drive. At the moment I love n trust WD's work. Have not tried black but do not see the need with PC speeds non server. The rest are all excellent. Purple? I guess time ...several years will tell (or use in much security recording as designed...still awhile I would say). Green are fine, red n blue I feel more comfortable with, as too do I purple. A larger size may lead you to their proposed red or blue, and for a speed margin perhaps black (not needed for regular home PC). Nice to have options but better to have ones data still accessible. For now I don't look elsewhere, I just check price & needed size (I don't need NAS so only pure storage drives I get will be over 2T - this is the tec that does move on...& prices get better). Cheers WD... lifesaver.

Have been using this disk drive for many years. It has worked well with no problems. Recommended

So far so good, direct replacement for an old Seagate drive in the DVR box, old one out, new one in, auto format and away it goes. Seems to work fine, ask me in a couple of years! Old one lasted a couple (was a cheapy from auction).

Works well in an Amstrad DRX-890 Sky box. The box is slightly noisier than with the old drive but worth it for the massive increase in space.

Does exactly what it says on the tin. Easy to plug and play. Perfect for CCTV and stores for appx 20 days on a 4 channel system before over writing. Great Value for money.

Working great in my pc no noise at all passed all the self tests and a full surface test. The Drive is to replace my over 4 year old WD green which has been running nearly 24/7 and is still working now 08/01/19 and is now over 6 years old hope this lasts as long time will tell Very well packed which was a surprise from passed experiences just have to see how long it lasts but very happy with it so far UPDATE FAILED just over 2 years old Reallocated Sectors Count 131 in no time failed read test element on all 3 self tests crashes pc when trying to read from disk And to find out no warranty Out of Region on WDs website 2nd time trying to update my review amazon not updating it

Just the perfect fitting hard drive for our CCTV recorder. and we gained a massive increase in capacity, there were no problems boting up once I followed instructions.

Used in 24/7 cctv system, 3 full he cameras constantly recording to the drive with no issues. I have software limited it to only record upto 95% then record over and it's fine. Ideally you should raid them so if you do get a drive drop you won't loose footage but these drives seem very reliable. Also use reds for file storage and have 6 of them ranging upto 4 years old without issues. I replace drives every 5 years regardless but never had a wd drive fail on me

The Western Digital Purple 4TB Surveillance Hard Disk Drive has proven to be an exceptional storage solution, surpassing my expectations with its reliable performance, ample capacity, and suitability for surveillance systems. As a dedicated surveillance drive, it offers the perfect combination of reliability and advanced features to ensure smooth and efficient operation. The standout feature of the Western Digital Purple 4TB Surveillance Hard Disk Drive is its optimized design for surveillance applications. The drive is engineered to handle continuous writing and reading of high-definition video footage, making it ideal for use in security cameras and surveillance systems. The generous 4TB capacity allows for storing a vast amount of video data, ensuring long recording periods without the need for frequent data management or purging. The 5400 RPM class and 64MB cache contribute to fast data transfer rates and smooth video playback, ensuring that crucial moments are captured without any lag or delay. The drive's SATA 6 Gb/s interface ensures seamless integration with modern surveillance systems, providing reliable and efficient data communication. Western Digital is a trusted name in the storage industry, and the Purple series is specifically designed for surveillance applications. The Purple 4TB drive lives up to this reputation, delivering a robust and dependable storage solution for surveillance professionals and homeowners alike. In conclusion, the Western Digital Purple 4TB Surveillance Hard Disk Drive is a must-have for anyone in need of a reliable and high-capacity storage solution for their surveillance systems. Its optimized design for continuous video recording, generous capacity, and trusted brand make it the ultimate choice for video surveillance needs. If you're looking for a top-notch surveillance drive to ensure seamless and secure storage of your surveillance footage, the Western Digital Purple 4TB Surveillance Hard Disk Drive is the perfect option. I highly recommend this drive for its outstanding features and its ability to provide long-term and reliable storage for surveillance applications!

Ottimo HDD per sistemi di videosorveglianza. Non ho ben capito la differenza tra la versione Purple e la Purple NV, quest'ultima dovrebbe essere più adatta ai sistemi NVR (non so le ragioni però). Per adesso non ho avuto alcun problema..l'HDD per sua natura deve rimanere acceso 24h 7/7..per questa ragione un giudizio più accurato è possibile darlo tra qualche mese.. Posso inoltre confermare quanto la silenziosità del prodotto. P.S.=il packaging Amazon questa volta è inadeguato alla delicatezza del prodotto

Buen servicio, llegó antes de lo esperado y lo mejor de todo es que el equipo es de excelente calidad y adecuado para el servicio de grabado en DVR.

The product is good thank you

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