What are the performance specs including RPM and cache?

It features 7200 RPM spindle speed and 256 MB cache, achieving transfer rates up to 267 MB/s via SATA 6 Gb/s interface. AllFrame AI reduces frame loss for smooth multi-stream recording and playback in DVR/NVR setups.

What is the MTBF and reliability features?

MTBF is 2,000,000 hours with tarnish-resistant components and support for multi-bay enclosures. It includes 600,000 load/unload cycles and WDDA for health monitoring, ideal for harsh environments from 0°C to 65°C.

What form factor and interface does it use?

3.5-inch form factor with SATA 6 Gb/s interface ensures compatibility with standard surveillance systems. Dimensions are 101.6 x 147 x 26.1 mm, weighing 650 g, fitting rackmount and multi-bay NVRs.

Is it suitable for AI surveillance applications?

Yes, optimized for AI-enabled recorders, video analytics, and deep-learning servers with support for 32 AI streams per drive. 550 TB/year workload and high RPM handle intensive analytics without dropped frames.

What are the operating temperature limits?

Operates from 0°C to 65°C, with storage up to -40°C to 70°C. Tarnish-resistant design supports reliable performance in large-scale, environmentally challenging surveillance deployments.

WD8002PURP - WD WD8002PURP 8TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.5-inch Surveillance HDD

Name: WD WD8002PURP 8TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.5-inch Surveillance HDD
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: WD8002PURP
Price: 555 USD
Availability: InStock

WD8002PURP - WD WD8002PURP 8TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.5-inch Surveillance HDD | US IT Hardware

Product overview

The Western Digital WD Purple Pro WD8002PURP is an enterprise-grade 8TB 3.5-inch SATA surveillance hard drive designed for high-performance video storage in DVR/NVR systems with AI analytics. It features a 7200 RPM spindle speed and 256MB cache for sustained transfer rates up to 267 MB/s via SATA 6 Gb/s interface. With a 550 TB/year workload rating and 2,000,000-hour MTBF, it ensures reliability in 24/7 multi-bay operations supporting up to 64 HD cameras. Operating temperature range of 0°C to 65°C and tarnish-resistant components enable deployment in harsh environments. Dimensions are 101.6 x 147 x 26.1 mm, weighing 650g. Ideal for video analytics servers, deep-learning solutions, and cloud storage requiring robust CMR technology and AllFrame AI for reduced frame loss and multi-stream recording.

550 TB/year workload for 24/7 surveillance
7200 RPM + 256MB cache, up to 267 MB/s transfers
2M-hour MTBF, tarnish-resistant for harsh use
SATA 6 Gb/s, supports 64 HD cameras + AI streams
0-65°C operation in multi-bay enterprise systems
3.5-inch CMR HDD optimized for DVR/NVR analytics

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Featuring

Manufacturer part #	WD8002PURP
Brand	Western Digital
Condition	New
Model	WD8002PURP
Product Line	WD Purple Pro
Product Type	Surveillance Hard Drive; Internal HDD for DVR/NVR with AI analytics
Spindle Speed	7200 RPM
Workload Rating	550 TB/year
Load/Unload Cycles	600,000
Non-recoverable Read Errors	<1 in 10^15 per bit read

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Compatible systems

Optimized for surveillance DVR/NVR systems; no specific server or OS lists found

Best for

Surveillance DVR/NVR
Optimized for 24/7 recording from up to 64 HD cameras with 550 TB/year workload rating and 7200 RPM speed to minimize frame loss in multi-stream environments.
AI Video Analytics
Supports AllFrame AI technology for advanced analytics, handling 32 AI streams per drive with 256MB cache and SATA 6 Gb/s for efficient processing.
Deep Learning Servers
Enterprise reliability with 2,000,000-hour MTBF and tarnish-resistant components suits high-capacity storage in multi-bay systems operating 0°C to 65°C.
Cloud Surveillance Storage
550 TB/year workload and CMR recording technology provide dependable performance for RAID/JBOD setups in large-scale video data capture.

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Weight	650 g
Dimensions	101.6 mm x 147 mm x 26.1 mm (Width x Depth x Height)
Buffer Size	256 MB

Storage Temperature	-40°C to 70°C
Operating Temperature	0°C to 65°C

WD WD8002PURP 8TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.5-inch Surveillance HDD

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