WD Purple Pro 8 TB Surveillance SATA HDD – Model WD8001PURP – High‑Capacity 3.5″ 7200 RPM Storage
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WD Purple Pro 8 TB Surveillance SATA HDD – Model WD8001PURP – High‑Capacity 3.5″ 7200 RPM Storage

Keywords
WD Purple Pro 8 TB, WD8001PURP, surveillance hard drive, 7200 RPM HDD, SATA 6 Gb/s hard disk, 256 MB cache HDD, high‑workload surveillance drive, AI video storage HDD, 24/7 reliability storage, smart video storage

WD Purple Pro 8 TB, surveillance hard drive, AI video storage HDD

Description

The WD Purple Pro 8 TB internal hard drive (model WD8001PURP) is specifically engineered for surveillance and video analytics environments, offering a massive 8-terabyte capacity in a reliable 3.5″ SATA form factor. With a fast 7200 RPM spin speed and cutting-edge AllFrame AI™ technology, this drive ensures smooth operation for always-on smart video recorders and AI‑enabled appliances.

Designed to sustain up to 550 TB/year workload and capable of handling up to 32 concurrent AI video streams and 64 single-stream HD cameras, it’s ideal for demanding environments ranging from NVR systems to cloud-based video processing servers.

Reliability is a hallmark—this drive features an MTBF (Mean Time Between Failures) of up to 2.5 million hours and comes with a 5-year limited manufacturer warranty, offering enduring performance under continuous surveillance workloads.

Moreover, it supports proactive drive health monitoring through Western Digital Device Analytics (WDDA™), providing early warning diagnostics to help maintain system uptime and prevent data loss.

Key Features
  • Massive 8 TB storage in 3.5″ form factor
  • Fast 7200 RPM spindle for high throughput
  • SATA 6 Gb/s interface with 256 MB cache
  • AllFrame AI™ technology supporting up to 32 AI streams and 64 HD cameras
  • High annual workload rating: up to 550 TB/year
  • MTBF up to 2.5 million hours and 5-year warranty
  • WDDA™ for advanced drive health monitoring
Configuration
SpecificationDetails
Model / Part NumberWD Purple Pro 8 TB (WD8001PURP)
Capacity8 TB
Form Factor3.5″ SATA HDD
InterfaceSATA 6 Gb/s
Spin Speed7,200 RPM
Cache256 MB
AI Stream SupportUp to 32 AI streams, 64 HD cameras
Workload RatingUp to 550 TB/year
MTBF2.5 million hours
Warranty5-year limited
Compatibility
This drive is optimized for surveillance systems including NVRs, AI video analytics servers, and deep learning appliances. It integrates seamlessly into 24/7 always-on ecosystems designed for continuous video capture and processing.

Usage Scenarios

The WD Purple Pro 8 TB is perfect for advanced surveillance setups with AI analytics, multi-stream camera systems, and cloud video storage nodes where performance and reliability are essential.

Ideal for upgrading NVR storage capacity, embedding into video analytics servers, and scaling storage for video-intensive deep learning applications.

Supports always-on environments requiring 24/7 reliability with proactive health monitoring and high endurance.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: How many camera streams can this drive support?**
It supports up to 64 single-stream HD cameras and up to 32 AI-analysis streams simultaneously thanks to AllFrame AI™ optimized firmware.
Q2: What is the annual workload rating?**
Rated to sustain up to 550 TB of writes per year—ideal for heavy video write workloads in surveillance systems.
Q3: How reliable is this HDD for continuous operation?**
Designed with an MTBF of up to 2.5 million hours and backed by a 5-year warranty, this drive is highly reliable under always-on usage. 
Q4: Does it include health monitoring features?**
Yes—the drive supports Western Digital Device Analytics (WDDA™), enabling predictive alerts and proactive maintenance in surveillance systems.

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