Western Digital Purple Pro Smart Video HDD 8TB internal hard drive 7200 RPM 3.5" Serial ATA
KEY FEATURES
- Engineered for advanced AI-enabled recorders, video analytics appliances, deep-learning servers, and cloud-based storage, including RAID and JBOD
- Designed with tarnish-resistant components for harsh environments and with additional robustness for multi-bay enclosures
- Supports up to 550TB/yr workload rate
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Western Digital Purple Pro Smart Video HDD 8TB internal hard drive 7200 RPM 3.5" Serial ATA
Description
Western Digital Purple Pro Smart Video HDD 8TB. HDD capacity: 8 TB, HDD speed: 7200 RPM, HDD size: 3.5", Interface: Serial ATA, Hybrid-HDD cache memory: 0.256 GB
Advanced Storage for Smart Video Solutions
WD Purple Pro drives are designed for advanced AI-enabled recorders, video analytics servers and deep learning solutions requiring additional capacity, performance and workload capability.
Purpose-built storage for your smart video solution
The WD Purple™ Pro HDD, with OptiNAND™ technology in 22TB1, delivers big capacity in an enterprise-class drive for video analytics servers, AI, and deep learning systems to enable data-driven outcomes.
Western Digital's exclusive AllFrame™ AI technology
AllFrame AI technology supports up to 32 AI streams for deep learning analytics within the system while reducing frame drops.
Multiple cameras, multiple streams
WD Purple™ Pro drives are optimized to handle up to 64 single-stream HD cameras2 in addition to 32 concurrent AI streams. This flexibility allows you to easily upgrade and scale your smart video solution to meet your changing needs.
Advanced workload capability for advanced systems
These reliable drives are built with a workload rating up to 550TB/year3 to keep up with the 24/7 data capture and analysis demands of advanced AI-enabled recorders, video analytics appliances, and deep learning analytics servers.
Designed for reliable operation
Engineered with an MTBF of up to 2.5 million hours4 and backed with a 5-year limited warranty, the WD Purple™ Pro HDD also features tarnish-resistant components and full multi-bay support for dependable operation in large-scale surveillance systems.
Proactive storage management with WDDA™
Western Digital Device Analytics™ (WDDA) provides drive health management features for compatible recorders and video management systems.
5 years limited warranty
Feature
Easy 14 days Returns
Eligible for Next day Delivery
100% Money-back guarantee
24/7 Customer support
Secure payment method
Shipping Information
- Next Business Day: £6.99
- 2 days Delivery: £4.99
- 3- 5 Days Shipping: £3.99
- Orders Over £99.00: Free Standard Delivery
Features | |
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Certification | BSMI, ICES-003/NMB-003, CE, FCC, KC, Maghreb, RCM, UKCA, VCCI, CB-Scheme, TUV, UL |
Compatible products | Up to 64 single-stream cameras |
Mean time between failures (MTBF) | 2500000 h |
Noise level (idle) | 27 dB |
Workload rate limit | 550 TB/year |
Start/stop cycles | 600000 |
Maximum number of cameras supported | 64 |
Number of AI channels | 32 |
RAID levels | JBOD |
HDD average transfer rate | 265 MB/s |
HDD interface transfer rate | 6 Gbit/s |
Hybrid-HDD cache memory | 0.256 GB |
Component for | PC |
Type | HDD |
Interface | Serial ATA |
HDD speed | 7200 RPM |
HDD capacity | 8 TB |
HDD size | 3.5" |
Power | |
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Power consumption (idle) | 6.5 W |
Power consumption (read) | 7.3 W |
Power consumption (write) | 7.3 W |
Power consumption (off) | 0.3 W |
Power consumption (standby) | 0.3 W |
General Information | |
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Product Family | Purple Pro |
Operational conditions | |
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Non-operating shock | 250 G |
Operating shock | 65 G |
Storage temperature (T-T) | -40 - 70 °C |
Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 - 65 °C |
Technical details | |
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Compliance certificates | BSMI, CE, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), KC, RCM, RoHS, UKCA, UL, VCCI |
Warranty period | 5 year(s) |
Weight & dimensions | |
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Weight | 715 g |
Height | 26.1 mm |
Depth | 147 mm |
Width | 101.6 mm |
Packaging data | |
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Quantity per pack | 1 pc(s) |
Frequently Asked Questions
When will it arrive?
Any order over £99 wil be shipped on our free 2-3 working day service, if you opt for Next Working Day shipping then this will be with you the next working day between 09:00 and 18:00. Deliveries to Northern Ireland, Channel Islands and the Scottish Highlands will be on a 3 day service.
Do you offer a credit account?
We offer credit accounts to Gotraka Business customers, please enquire with our customer support team for more information. Credits accounts are subject to KYC.
How long is the returns policy?
For most products bought online, you have a legal right to change your mind within 14 days and receive a refund. If you wish to return unwanted products, you must let us know that you want to return them within 14 calendar days from the day after delivery. The item must also be returned to us within 7 working days from approval of return and receipt of the return label.
How long will it take to receive my order?
This is something that we are working hard to bring to you - we recognise that having deliveries on preferred days not only makes it easier for you but it is also great for the environment. By having deliveries arranged on days that you are going to be in or consolidating your orders to arrive to you at the same time means that the courier won't need to come back multiple times due to missed deliveries or multiple deliveries.
Can I change my delivery address once the order has been placed?
Our systems are highly automated, where possible we will do our utmost to accommodate this. To ensure we maintain a high delivery success rate most of our orders are picked and prepped for shipment within 30 minutes
How do I return my order?
If you need to return your order please raise a return through your order page detailing the reason for return. Once this form has been submitted it will be reviewed by the Returns Department who will contact you to arrange the return.
Please note the returns department may ask for more information such as the serial number(s) and images where applicable to process the return.
How long do I have to return an item?
For most products bought online, you have a legal right to change your mind within 14 days and receive a refund. If you wish to return unwanted products, you must let us know that you want to return them within 14 calendar days from the day after delivery. The item must also be returned to us within 7 working days from approval of return and receipt of the return label
Are returns free?
Returns for faulty / damaged items will be free of charge
Returns for unwanted items that have no fault will incur a minimal returns fee - delivery charges will not be refunded
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