DThe WD Purple™ 2TB Smart Video Surveillance Hard Drive (Model: WD20PURP) is designed to empower AI-enabled video systems and intelligent surveillance platforms with the performance, capacity, and endurance needed for smart security solutions. Tailored for deep learning analytics, video management servers, and AI-capable NVRs, this 3.5" SATA HDD combines advanced OptiNAND™ technology, Western Digital Device Analytics (WDDA™), and the cutting-edge AllFrame™ AI firmware, making it the ultimate storage solution for next-generation surveillance environments.
Built to endure the demands of high-resolution camera networks, this drive supports up to 64 HD camera streams and 32 AI streams, with an impressive 550TB/year workload rating. It’s backed by an enterprise-grade 5-year limited warranty, a 2.5 million hour MTBF, and features like tarnish-resistant components and RAID-optimized reliability for continuous operation in multi-bay systems.
What's Included in the Box
1 x WD Purple™ 2TB Smart Video Surveillance Hard Drive (WD20PURP)
Main Features
Enterprise-Class AI-Ready Surveillance Drive
AllFrame™ AI Technology: Supports 32 AI streams and up to 64 HD camera streams
OptiNAND™ Integration: Improved metadata management and performance
WDDA™ Proactive Monitoring: Real-time health and analytics reporting
550TB/year Workload Rating: Optimized for AI-enabled continuous data writes
MTBF of 2.5 Million Hours: Exceptional reliability for mission-critical systems
Certifications: RoHS, RCM, CE, FCC, UKCA, VCCI, UL
Warranty: 3-Year Limited
Warranty Information
This product is covered by a 3-Year Limited Warranty, supported directly by Western Digital, ensuring premium after-sales service and replacement support for manufacturing defects and eligible failures.
Brand Description
Western Digital is a pioneer in storage technology, known globally for high-performance, robust, and innovative storage solutions. The WD Purple™ Pro series exemplifies their expertise in surveillance-grade drives, combining endurance, intelligence, and scalability to meet the growing demand for smarter and more capable security systems.
SKU
WD20PURP
Practical Use Scenarios
AI Surveillance & Analytics Servers: Ideal for capturing, storing, and analyzing video data from smart cameras using deep learning algorithms.
Smart Cities & Infrastructure Monitoring: Designed for scalable installations with multiple video streams and round-the-clock monitoring.
Large Enterprise & Data-Centric Surveillance: Delivers reliable operation in multi-bay systems across corporate campuses, government facilities, or stadiums.
Healthcare & Research: Supports video capture and data retention for security and AI research applications.
Retail Chain Security Systems: Scales to regional or national coverage with secure, AI-enhanced video recording.
Excellence for the Australian and New Zealand Market
The WD Purple™ Pro 2TB (WD20PURP) surveillance drive meets the highest regional compliance standards, including RCM certification for Australia and New Zealand. Western Digital ensures all units distributed in these markets are sourced via authorized channels, offering complete local warranty support. This guarantees regulatory compliance, product authenticity, and direct access to WD support for warranty or technical issues. Designed with advanced components to handle varied environmental conditions, this drive is perfectly optimized for commercial and government surveillance deployments across Australia and New Zealand.
FAQs for WD Purple Pro 2TB – WD20PURP
Q1: What is the key advantage of the WD Purple Pro WD20PURP over standard WD Purple drives? The WD20PURP is optimized for AI-enabled surveillance systems, supporting up to 32 AI streams and 550TB/year workloads, compared to 180TB/year for standard WD Purple drives.
Q2: Can the WD Purple Pro WD20PURP handle 24/7 surveillance operations? Yes. The WD20PURP is specifically built for continuous 24/7 operations in AI-driven smart surveillance systems and has a 2.5 million hour MTBF for maximum reliability.
Q3: How many camera streams can the WD20PURP support? The WD Purple Pro WD20PURP supports up to 64 single-stream HD camera feeds in addition to 32 AI streams, making it ideal for large-scale, smart surveillance setups.
Q4: Is the WD Purple Pro WD20PURP compatible with multi-bay NVR systems? Absolutely. The WD20PURP is designed for full compatibility with multi-bay, enterprise-class surveillance systems, supporting RAID configurations and offering robust reliability.
Q5: What kind of warranty is provided with the WD Purple Pro WD20PURP? The WD20PURP includes a 3-Year Limited Warranty, with full support available through Western Digital’s official support channels, including Australia and New Zealand
FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS OVER $200 AUSTRALIA WIDE
All orders are delivered using the Australia Post shipping method and this is the most efficient method of delivery.
A flat rate of $12 applies to all orders under $200.
Delivery typically takes 3-5 business days all over Australia including Tasmania.
New Zealand: 10-15 business days.
Processing Times
We process orders from Monday to Friday, ensuring they are shipped within 24 hours of placement, excluding weekends and public holidays.
Tracking Your Order
Once your order is packed and dispatched from our warehouse, you will receive an email with a tracking number. This tracking number can be used to monitor your parcel's progress.
For your convenience, if you are not home at the time of delivery, the delivery driver will leave your parcel in a secure place if deemed safe. If it is not safe to leave the parcel, or if the parcel is too large, a card will be left with instructions on how to retrieve your parcel from the local depot.
Warranty period is given in the product description.
CCTV Importers’s Products come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure of the Product and compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the Products repaired or replaced if the Products fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure.
Uncompromising Storage with a WD Purple Surveillance Hard Drive
WD Purple™ drives are engineered specifically for surveillance to help withstand the elevated heat fluctuations and equipment vibrations within NVR environments. An average desktop drive is built to run for only short intervals, not the harsh 24/7 always-on environment of a high-definition surveillance system. With WD Purple, you get reliable, surveillance-class storage that’s tested for compatibility in a wide range of security systems, and some of our latest models (WD22PURZ, WD42PURZ, and WD63PURZ) have improved power efficiency. Exclusive AllFrame™ technology helps reduce frame loss and improve overall video playback
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 and improve overall video playback, within a multitude of security video solutions.
Enhanced Workload Ratings
WD Purple™ drives feature a workload rating of up to 180TB/year2- up to three times that of desktop drives - to handle the unique demands of mainstream video surveillance DVR and NVR systems.
Multiple Cameras, Multiple Streams
Modern recorders now support multiple video streams per camera. WD Purple™ drives support up to 64 single-stream HD cameras (6TB1and above), and can also support many of the latest cameras that transmit multiple streams to enable basic AI functionality. With so many options, you have the flexibility to upgrade or expand your security applications in the future.
Designed for Today's and Tomorrow's Surveillance Solutions
With an MTBF of up to 1 million hours3, WD Purple™ drives are engineered for mainstream surveillance DVRs and NVRs that operate 24/7. With tarnish-resistant components3and support for more than eight bays4, WD Purple drives deliver reliable operation even in harsh environments.
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.
Proactive Storage Management with WDDA
Western Digital Device Analytics™ (WDDA) provides a wealth of storage device parametric operational and diagnostic data to the system; algorithms interpret the data and direct the system to alert system administrators of specific recommended actions to address potential issues. WDDA is intended to empower OEMs, system integrators, and IT professionals to better monitor and proactively manage supported storage devices to maintain optimal operation.
Three-Year Limited Warranty
As an industry-leading hard drive manufacturer, Western Digital stands behind their surveillance storage solutions with a 3-year limited warranty included with every WD Purple™ drive.
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