WD Purple Pro 14TB Surveillance HDD
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Western Digital 14TB internal HDD designed for high-capacity surveillance with AllFrame AI. Supports up to 64 single-stream cameras and up to 550TB/year workload, with 24/7 operation and MTBF up to 2.5 million hours. Customers note high storage capacity and easy installation, with mixed results on reliability
Highlights
- 64 single-stream camera support
- workload up to 550TB/year
- MTBF up to 2.5 million hours
Pros
- high storage capacity
- optimized for multi-camera surveillance
- supports high workload
- easy to install
- renewed reliability features like 24/7 operation
Cons
- mixed reliability with some units failing within a year
- noise level varies between units
- reports of drive not powering up for some users
Best For
Features
- Western Digital's exclusive AllFrame AI technology improves ATA streaming to help reduce frame loss and improve overall video playback. , WD Purple Pro drives are optimized to handle up to 64 single-stream HD cameras(2) as well the latest smart cameras that transmit multiple streams.
- Single stream per camera @ 3. 2Mbps. Results may vary depending on camera resolution, file format, etc. , With a workload rating up to 550TB/year(3), these drives are built to keep up with heavy video data capture and analysis.
- Workload Rate is defined as the amount of user data transferred to or from the hard drive. , The reliable WD Purple Pro is engineered with an MTBF of up to 2. 5 million hours for advanced smart video solutions that operate in 24/7 environments. , Western Digital Device Analytics provides a wealth of storage device parametric operational and diagnostic data to compatible systems.
