WD Purple Pro 8TB SATA Surveillance HDD | 7200RPM AI Ready
The WD Purple Pro 8TB SATA Surveillance Hard Drive is engineered for advanced, always-on video workloads, including AI-enabled recorders, video analytics servers, deep-learning systems, RAID and JBOD storage environments. Designed for enterprise-grade surveillance deployments, it delivers high performance, exceptional endurance and reliable 24/7 operation.
With support for up to 64 HD camera streams and 32 concurrent AI streams, the Purple Pro series is purpose-built for modern smart video solutions. A 550TB/year workload rating, 7200RPM spindle speed and CMR recording technology ensure consistent performance under heavy write-intensive conditions. Tarnish-resistant components and full multi-bay support make this drive ideal for harsh and high-density installations.
KEY FEATURES & BENEFITS
✔ Designed for advanced AI-enabled surveillance, analytics and deep-learning systems
✔ Supports up to 64 single-stream HD cameras plus 32 AI streams
✔ High workload rating of up to 550TB per year for 24/7 operation
✔ 7200RPM performance with sustained transfer rates up to 267MB/s
✔ CMR recording technology for consistent write performance
✔ Enterprise-class reliability with up to 2.5 million hours MTBF
✔ Tarnish-resistant components for harsh environments
✔ Optimised for multi-bay RAID and JBOD enclosures
✔ Backed by a 5-year limited manufacturer warranty
ADVANCED SURVEILLANCE TECHNOLOGY
AllFrame AI Technology
Optimised firmware reduces frame drops and supports advanced video analytics and AI workloads.
Purpose-Built for Smart Video
Ideal for AI recorders, analytics appliances, deep-learning servers and cloud-based surveillance storage.
Proactive Drive Health Monitoring
WDDA (Western Digital Device Analytics) enables predictive health monitoring when supported by compatible systems.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity
8TB
Model Number
WD8002PURP / WD Purple Pro Series
Form Factor
3.5 Inch
Interface
SATA III 6Gb/s
Disk Speed
7200RPM
Recording Technology
CMR
Cache
512MB
Maximum Transfer Rate
Up to 267MB/s
Workload Rating
Up to 550TB per year
MTBF
Up to 2.5 Million Hours
Supported Cameras
Up to 64 Single-Stream HD Cameras
Operating Temperature
0°C to 65°C
Non-Operating Temperature
-40°C to 70°C
Dimensions (L x W x H)
147 x 101.6 x 26.1 mm
Weight
750g
Certifications
BSMI, CE, FCC, UKCA, VCCI, UL, TUV and more
Warranty
5-Year Limited Warranty
IDEAL FOR
• AI-enabled surveillance recorders
• Video analytics and deep-learning servers
• Enterprise NVR systems
• Large-scale RAID and JBOD surveillance storage
• Mission-critical 24/7 security environments