WD Purple WD23PURZ 2TB – 3.5" Surveillance Hard Drive with SATA 6Gb/s, CMR, 64MB Cache, AllFrame Technology & 180TB/year Workload
Overview:
• The WD Purple WD23PURZ 2TB is a 3.5-inch surveillance hard drive designed for mainstream CCTV DVR and NVR systems.
• It is built for 24/7 video surveillance recording, helping support reliable storage in always-on security environments.
• The drive uses WD AllFrame technology to help reduce frame loss and improve video recording and playback.
• It supports up to 64 HD cameras, up to 8 drive bays, and an annual workload rating of 180TB/year.
• The 2TB model includes 64MB cache, CMR recording technology, and a 3-year limited warranty.
Key Features:
• 2TB surveillance hard drive
• Designed for DVR and NVR systems
• 24/7 recording support
• WD AllFrame technology
• SATA 6Gb/s interface
• CMR recording technology
• 64MB cache
• Supports up to 64 HD cameras
• Supports up to 8 drive bays
• 180TB/year workload rating
• MTBF up to 1,000,000 hours
• 3-year limited warranty
Technical Specifications:
• Brand: Western Digital
• Series: WD Purple
• Model Number: WD23PURZ
• Capacity: 2TB
• Form Factor: 3.5-Inch
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Recording Technology: CMR
• Advanced Format: Yes
• RoHS Compliant: Yes
• Firmware Feature: AllFrame
• Cameras Supported: Up to 64 HD Cameras
• Maximum Drive Bays Supported: 8
• Tarnish Resistant Components: No
• RV Sensors: No
• Interface Transfer Rate: 6Gb/s
• Sustained Transfer Rate: 180MB/s
• Cache: 64MB
• Load / Unload Cycles: 300,000
• Annualized Workload Rating: 180TB/year
• Non-Recoverable Read Errors: <1 in 10^14
• MTBF: 1,000,000 Hours
• Limited Warranty: 3 Years
• Read / Write Power: 3.8W
• Idle Power: 3.2W
• Standby and Sleep Power: 0.3W
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 65°C
• Non-Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
• Operating Shock Read/Write: 30G
• Operating Shock Read: 65G
• Non-Operating Shock: 250G
• Idle Acoustics: 21dBA
• Seek Acoustics: 26dBA
• Height: 26.1mm
• Length: 147mm
• Width: 101.6mm
• Weight: 0.45kg
Applications:
• DVR surveillance systems
• NVR surveillance systems
• Small CCTV systems
• Home security recording
• Small office surveillance
• Basic video storage expansion
• 24/7 security recording
Connect Gates Recommendation:
• Connect Gates recommends the WD Purple 2TB for small DVR/NVR systems that need reliable recording with moderate storage capacity.
• It is suitable for basic CCTV projects, homes, small offices, and systems with shorter recording retention requirements.
• For larger systems or longer retention, Connect Gates recommends considering 3TB, 4TB, 6TB, or 8TB models.