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Western Digital
Western Digital Purple
5TBHDD3.5"3yr warranty
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Full Specifications
Performance, endurance, NAND architecture, thermals, and compatibility.
TypeHDD
Capacity5 TB
Form Factor3.5"
InterfaceSATA 6.0 Gb/s
NVMeNo
Cache64 MB
Warranty3 years
About This Product
The Western Digital Purple 5TB HDD is designed for surveillance systems, offering 24/7 operation and optimized firmware for continuous video recording. Its 5400 RPM and 64MB cache are suitable for sequential write workloads typical of security camera footage. While not ideal for PC gaming or general desktop use due to lower RPM, it provides a cost-effective high-capacity storage solution for its intended purpose.
Pros
- Optimized for 24/7 surveillance workloads
- High capacity for video storage
- Reliable for continuous recording
- Cost-effective per terabyte
Cons
- Lower RPM impacts general desktop performance
- Not suitable for gaming or OS drive
