Western Digital WD Purple 3TB Surveillance Hard Drive | 3.5" SATA CCTV NVR DVR HDD
The Western Digital WD Purple 3TB Surveillance Hard Drive is a purpose-built 3.5-inch SATA surveillance HDD designed for reliable 24/7 CCTV, DVR, and NVR video recording. Engineered specifically for security applications, it provides dependable storage for home, business, retail, warehouse, and commercial surveillance systems.
Featuring CMR recording technology, an up to 175MB/s transfer rate, 64MB cache, and Western Digital’s AllFrame firmware technology, the WD Purple 3TB HDD is designed to handle continuous video recording workloads while maintaining reliable surveillance performance. It supports up to 64 HD cameras, making it suitable for multi-camera security installations.
Unlike standard desktop hard drives, WD Purple drives are engineered for the elevated heat, vibration, and continuous recording demands of always-on surveillance systems. WD AllFrame technology helps optimise write-intensive, low bit-rate, high stream-count surveillance workloads to reduce frame loss and improve video playback reliability.
With support for an up to 180TB/year workload rating, up to 16 drive bays, and up to 64 HD cameras, the Western Digital Purple 3TB surveillance HDD provides a practical storage solution for expanding CCTV systems across homes, offices, retail stores, warehouses, and small-to-medium business environments.
What’s Included in the Box
- 1 x Western Digital Purple Surveillance Hard Drive 3TB
Main Features
- 3TB surveillance storage capacity for DVR and NVR video recording
- 3.5-inch SATA internal hard drive for mainstream security systems
- Designed for 24/7 surveillance workloads
- WD AllFrame firmware technology for surveillance video optimisation
- CMR recording technology for consistent recording performance
- Up to 175MB/s transfer rate
- 256MB cache size
- Supports up to 64 HD cameras
- Supports up to 16 drive bays
- Up to 180TB/year workload rating
- 3-year limited warranty
Detailed Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Series | WD Purple |
| Product Type | Surveillance Hard Drive |
| Product Code / Model Number | WD30PURX |
| Capacity | 3TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-Inch |
| Connector | SATA |
| Interface | SATA |
| Transfer Rate | Up to 175MB/s |
| Recording Technology | CMR |
| Cache Size | 64MB |
| Compatibility | Up to 64 HD cameras; up to 16 drive bays; AllFrame firmware technology |
| Workload Rating | Up to 180TB/year |
| Warranty | 3-Year Limited Warranty |
| Dimensions | 147mm x 101.6mm x 26.1mm |
| Weight | Approx 650gm |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 65°C |
| Non-Operating Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| Certifications | BSMI, ICES-003/NMB-003, CE, FCC, KC, Maghreb, RCM, UKCA, VCCI, CB-Scheme, TUV, UL |
Warranty Information
The Western Digital Purple 3TB includes a 3-year limited warranty, providing additional confidence when choosing a dedicated surveillance storage solution for compatible DVR and NVR security systems.
Brand Information
Western Digital is a globally recognised storage technology brand providing hard drives and data storage solutions for personal, business, enterprise, and surveillance applications. The WD Purple range is purpose-built for smart video surveillance environments requiring dependable 24/7 recording performance.
SKU
WD30PURX
Practical Use Scenarios
The WD Purple 3TB is ideal for:
- Home CCTV and smart security systems
- Small business DVR and NVR installations
- Retail store camera recording
- Office and warehouse surveillance
- Multi-camera HD video storage
- Security system upgrades requiring reliable 24/7 recording
Excellence for the Australian and New Zealand Market
The Western Digital Purple Surveillance Hard Drive 3TB is suitable for Australian and New Zealand surveillance environments where dependable 24/7 security recording is essential. This product includes RCM certification, supporting compliance expectations for the Australian and New Zealand market.
Stock should be sourced through authorised Western Digital distribution channels, with warranty support handled according to Western Digital’s official warranty process and brand requirements.