The WD Purple 4TB Surveillance Hard Drive (Model: WD43PURZ) is purpose-built to meet the demanding requirements of modern, 24/7 video surveillance systems. Engineered with advanced reliability and optimized performance, this 3.5-inch SATA HDD is equipped with Western Digital's exclusive AllFrame™ technology, ensuring reduced frame loss and enhanced video playback—making it ideal for DVR and NVR environments.
With support for up to 64 HD cameras and up to 16 drive bays, this surveillance-grade drive delivers a workload rating of 180TB/year, outperforming standard desktop hard drives. Whether you're upgrading an existing system or building a new one, WD Purple ensures unmatched compatibility and consistent performance in surveillance operations.
What's Included in the Box
1 x WD Purple 4TB Surveillance Hard Drive (WD43PURZ)
Main Features
Purpose-Built for Surveillance: Designed for high-definition, 24/7 security environments
AllFrame™ Technology: Reduces frame loss, enhances video playback
Enhanced Workload Support: Handles up to 180TB/year
High Compatibility: Supports up to 64 HD cameras and up to 16 drive bays
CMR Recording Technology: Delivers better reliability in write-intensive applications
MTBF of 1 Million Hours: Long-term, round-the-clock reliability
Tarnish-Resistant Components: Improves durability in harsh environments
This product is backed by a 3-Year Limited Warranty, directly supported by Western Digital. Warranty coverage includes manufacturing defects and performance failures under normal usage conditions.
Brand Description
Western Digital (WD) is a globally trusted leader in digital storage solutions, offering innovative, reliable, and high-performance products for data-centric applications. WD Purple represents their dedication to surveillance systems, providing robust, always-on storage that professionals and homeowners can rely on.
SKU
WD43PURZ
Practical Use Scenarios
Retail & Commercial Security: Monitor high-traffic zones with multiple HD cameras 24/7
Home Surveillance: Reliable, long-term video storage for multi-camera smart home systems
Public Infrastructure: Ideal for municipal surveillance setups requiring 16+ bays and continuous recording
Warehouses & Factories: Built to operate under fluctuating temperatures and vibrations
Educational & Medical Facilities: Ensures secure, high-integrity video capture in sensitive environments
Excellence for the Australian and New Zealand Market
The WD Purple 4TB (WD43PURZ) is fully compliant with Australian RCM standards and New Zealand electrical safety requirements. Sourced exclusively through authorized Western Digital partners, this product ensures legitimate warranty support and reliable performance tailored for regional surveillance needs. With certifications such as RCM, CE, and UKCA, it's designed for seamless integration into systems across Australia and New Zealand. Any warranty claims or support can be handled directly through official Western Digital service channels, ensuring peace of mind and premium service access.
FAQs for WD Purple 4TB – WD43PURZ
Q1: Is the WD Purple 4TB (WD43PURZ) compatible with my existing DVR system? Yes, the WD43PURZ is compatible with most modern DVR and NVR systems. It supports up to 64 HD cameras and 16 drive bays, making it ideal for mainstream surveillance environments.
Q2: What makes WD43PURZ different from a regular desktop hard drive? Unlike desktop drives, the WD43PURZ is built for 24/7 operation, enhanced heat resistance, vibration tolerance, and higher workload ratings (180TB/year), making it ideal for continuous surveillance use.
Q3: Can the WD Purple WD43PURZ be used in multi-bay systems? Absolutely. The WD43PURZ is designed to work seamlessly in surveillance systems with up to 16 drive bays, thanks to its tarnish-resistant components and advanced thermal design.
Q4: Does the WD Purple 4TB (WD43PURZ) support high-resolution camera footage? Yes. With a transfer rate of up to 175MB/s and AllFrame™ technology, the WD43PURZ ensures smooth recording and playback of high-resolution HD video streams.
Q5: What warranty is included with the WD43PURZ? The WD Purple 4TB (WD43PURZ) comes with a 3-Year Limited Warranty, covering manufacturer defects and performance issues under normal operating conditions.
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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