WD Purple 4TB Surveillance Hard Disk Drive - 5400 RPM Class SATA 6 Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD40PURX [Old Version]

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!

This review is for the WD Purple 4TB HDIt came packed well. I'm using it in a Swann DVR 4500. (4TB is the max for the 4500.) I plugged the HD in and initialized it and it all when well. It has been running for several days with no problem. I can access the video with no problem and it is fast. I have had other WD hard drives with no problems so that's why I tried this one. Be sure if you are getting a new hard drive for your surveillance system you get the correct drive. Some people think you can put a regular hard drive in a surveillance system and when it crashes they blame the hard drive. Also check with your manufacture to see what your system can handle.

Truthfully, it's really hard to review a hard drive; what can you say? It works. Really, I'm not being cynical here but the stuff inside that drive is a total mystery and I'm only interested that it works; and it does.Now, having said that, I bought this drive because it was recommended by Amazon when I put a NVR (Network Video Recorder) in my cart. Since I needed a harddisk, I accepted the recommendation and moved on. However, after a little research, I understood why it was recommended; this disk was optimized for strea,omg video recording, high capacity data streams being continually written to that disk. Admittedly, I only have 4 high definition cameras (currently) feeding that system but it has worked flawlessly. Ok, I've added an adjective, "flawlessly". That's a good thing. There's a lot of room on this disk; that's another good thing. Finally, it's has a lower power requirement; even though it's marketed as "purple", I see it as "green" or power efficient. There we go again, it's a good thing.It works, it's big and doesn't require a lot of juice. It's a good thing.