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Western Digital Purple 1TB Surveillance HDD
Original price was: KSh 9,800.00.KSh 7,800.00Current price is: KSh 7,800.00. ex VAT
Western Digital Purple 1TB Surveillance HDD
| Capacity | 1TB |
| Series | WD Purple |
| Application | Surveillance storage |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
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Description
WD Purple 1TB Drive
The Western Digital Purple 1TB hard drive provides dependable bulk storage for entry-level surveillance recorders. One terabyte supports several HD cameras at standard compression settings for days of on-site retention. WD Purple series firmware prioritizes sequential write throughput over consumer desktop access patterns.
Small businesses, schools, and home installations often deploy four- to eight-channel NVRs with a single internal disk. This capacity tier offers a practical balance between archive duration and hardware cost. Technicians specify Purple media to satisfy recorder manufacturer drive compatibility lists.
SATA connectivity allows drop-in replacement of failed disks without reconfiguring RAID when used in standalone mode. AllFrame technology helps the drive accept bursty frame delivery from motion-triggered bitrate spikes. The 3.5-inch form factor matches compact tower NVRs and wall-mount appliances.
Continuous 24/7 recording generates more write amplification than office PC usage. Purple drives use workload-rated components and firmware tuning for security applications. Operators gain stable performance during scheduled backups and remote playback sessions.
One terabyte remains a common RMA replacement size for legacy four-channel DVR units still in service. Install guides recommend Purple over desktop Green or Blue lines for warranty compliance. Disk cloning tools image the old drive before swap to preserve partition tables and recording indexes.
Key Features
1TB Recording Capacity
Stores multi-day archives for small camera deployments at typical bitrates.Surveillance-Class Firmware
Optimized for always-on video write cycles in DVR and NVR products.AllFrame Stream Management
Coordinates multiple simultaneous camera feeds to reduce dropped frames.Standard 3.5-Inch SATA
- Direct fit in most recorder drive trays
- Broad compatibility across surveillance brands
- Simple upgrade path from 500GB tiers
24/7 Duty Cycle
Rated for continuous operation without consumer-grade downtime limits.Cost-Effective Retention
Entry price point for new installs and warranty replacement stock.
Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Model | WD10PURX |
| Series | WD Purple |
| Capacity | 1TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Interface | SATA |
| Application | Surveillance video storage |
What’s in the Box
Western Digital WD10PURX 1TB Purple surveillance hard drive
Installation documentation
Why Choose Purple 1TB
Affordable capacity for starter NVR kits and service spares.
Purple firmware survives constant recording better than desktop disks.
AllFrame support stabilizes playback during multi-camera motion events.
Universal SATA fit speeds field swaps across recorder models.
David Kariuki (verified owner) –
1TB Purple is the sweet spot for eight-camera setups — about three weeks retention at main stream.
Gloria Atieno (verified owner) –
Salon and spa with six indoor/outdoor cameras. Replaced a failing desktop HDD — playback scrubbing is smoother and live view no longer stutters during peak hours. Purple firmware handles the write load properly.
Esther Nyawira (verified owner) –
Clinic security DVR swap. Quiet operation in the server cupboard and no dropped frames so far.
Francis Muli (verified owner) –
Standard reliable 1TB surveillance drive.