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Western Digital

Western Digital WD8001PURP 8TB 3.5" SATA 256MB Cache 550TB/yr 32 AI streams

SKU CH-MAE4-9XZ6T

An 8 TB 3.5-inch SATA surveillance drive with 256 MB cache, rated for 550 TB per year and 32 AI streams

  • Engineered for high-end AI video solutions with AllFrame AI technology
  • Supports up to 32 AI streams per drive for deep learning analytics
  • 550 TB/yr workload rate for advanced recorders and analytics appliances
  • Tarnish-resistant components built for harsh environments and multi-bay enclosures
  • 256 MB cache and 245.0 Mb/s data transfer rate for enterprise-class performance

Purpose-built surveillance storage

This Western Digital WD Purple Pro drive is engineered for high-end smart video solutions such as AI-enabled recorders, video analytics appliances and deep-learning servers. It delivers enterprise-class performance and reliability for multi-bay enclosures where operational vibration is present.

32 AI streams supported

The single specification that determines fit is the ability to handle up to 32 AI streams per drive for deep learning analytics within the system. AllFrame AI technology helps reduce frame loss and improves overall video playback while recording multiple streams per camera.

3.5-inch SATA integration

The drive installs in any 3.5-inch bay with a SATA 6 Gb/s connection and provides 8 TB of capacity with a 256 MB cache. Tarnish-resistant components add robustness for harsh environments, and the 550 TB/yr workload rating supports continuous write-intensive surveillance recording.

Highlights

  • Engineered for high-end AI video solutions with AllFrame AI technology
  • Supports up to 32 AI streams per drive for deep learning analytics
  • 550 TB/yr workload rate for advanced recorders and analytics appliances
  • Tarnish-resistant components built for harsh environments and multi-bay enclosures
  • 256 MB cache and 245.0 Mb/s data transfer rate for enterprise-class performance

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How does the 550 TB per year workload rating affect real-world use?

The 550 TB per year rating means the drive is built to handle the sustained write demands of multi-camera surveillance systems without exceeding its design limits.

What does the SATA interface mean for transfer speeds in practice?

The SATA interface provides a data transfer rate of 245.0 megabits per second, which sets the practical ceiling for sequential read and write performance.

Will the 3.5 inch form factor fit my recorder bay?

The 3.5 inch form factor is the standard size for desktop and surveillance enclosures, so it fits any bay designed for full-size internal hard drives.

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