WD Surveillance Purple 8TB 3.5" Internal HDD

Built for 24/7, always-on, high-definition security systems. With a supported workload rate of up to 180 TB/yr and support for up to 64 cameras, WD Purple drives are optimized for surveillance systems. WD Purple 8TB drive is designed to support Deep Learning analytics in AI capable NVRs, and feature an enhanced workload rating of up to 360TB/yr, and up to 16 AI channels for analytics within the system.

The Right Drive for the Job

WD Purple drives have been engineered specifically for the extreme demands of high temperature, 24/7 surveillance systems.

Performance You Can Trust

From a worldwide leader in the storage industry, WD Purple is engineered for quality video playback when you need it most.

Expand Your View to 64

WD Purple drives are optimized to support up to 64 cameras, giving you flexibility to upgrade or expand your security system

Industry-leading storage. Surveillance you can trust.

Western Digital is a worldwide leader in the hard drive industry. With WD Purple™ surveillance storage, you have a drive engineered for high temperature, always-on surveillance systems so you can rely on quality video playback when you need it most. Whether you're protecting loved ones or monitoring your business, WD Purple™ offers performance you can trust.

Western Digital's exclusive AllFrame™ technology

All WD Purple™ drives are equipped with AllFrame™ technology, which improves ATA streaming to help reduce frame loss, improve overall video playback, and increase the number of hard drive bays supported within a NVR. Help make your surveillance solution future-ready knowing that WD Purple™ drives are ready for ultra high definition cameras. WD Purple capacities up to 6TB feature AllFrame 4K technology enabling high quality recording for up to 64 cameras. WD Purple 8TB, 10TB and 12TB capacities feature AllFrame AI technology that enables not only recording up to 64 cameras, but also supports an additional 32 streams for Deep Learning analytics within the system.

Enhanced workload rating

WD Purple drives with AllFrame 4k technology feature a workload rating of up to 180TB/year - up to three times that of desktop drives - to handle the unique demands of modern video surveillance DVR and NVR systems. WD Purple drives with AllFrame AI technology feature a workload rating up to 360TB/year to support the Deep Learning analytics that are features in AI capable NVRs.

Expand your view to 64

Each WD Purple™ drive is optimized to support up to 64 cameras. With so many options, you have the flexibility to upgrade or expand your security system in the future.

Designed for today's and tomorrow's surveillance solutions

With an MTBF of up to 1.5 million hour, WD Purple drives are engineered for mainstream surveillance DVRs and NVRs that operate 24/7. With support for more than eight bays? and tarnish resistant components***, WD Purple drives deliver reliable operation in large scale surveillance systems in harsh environments.

Field-proven high capacity

Now on its 4th generation and with more than 27 million drives shipped?, field-proven HelioSeal™ technology delivers trusted high-capacity WD PurpleTM storage (10TB, and 12TB) for the massive storage needs of 4K surveillance video.

Wide compatibility. Seamless integration.

WD Purple™ hard drives are built with compatibility in mind, so you can quickly and seamlessly add capacity to your surveillance system. With a wide range of industry-leading enclosures and chipsets supported, you're sure to find the DVR or NVR configuration that's right for you.

Three year limited-warranty

As an industry-leading hard drive manufacturer, WD stands behind their surveillance storage solutions with a 3-year limited warranty included with every WD Purple™ drive.