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Silver 3.5-inch bare hard drive with green label

Western Digital

Western Digital WD60PURX 6TB 5400 RPM 64MB SATA 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-A6AV-VYYRT MPN WD60PURX

6 TB surveillance drive rated for 24/7 operation with up to 32 cameras and 180 TB annual workload

  • PackagingBare Drive
  • InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Capacity6TB
  • RPM5400 RPM
  • Cache64MB
  • FeaturesWD Purple surveillance storage is built for 24/7 always-on s

Options 6TB

  • Built for 24/7 surveillance recording with up to 32 cameras
  • Handles 180TB annual workload for continuous write-heavy operation
  • AllFrame technology prioritises write streams to reduce frame loss
  • 6TB capacity with 64MB cache stores weeks of HD footage
  • Standard 3.5" SATA 6.0Gb/s fits desktop bays and NAS enclosures

Surveillance Storage for Multi-Camera Systems

This 6TB drive is engineered for 24/7 operation in high-definition security installations that use up to eight drives and support up to 32 cameras. It targets write-intensive, low bit-rate workloads typical of continuous video recording. The firmware prioritises write operations to maintain smooth streaming across multiple channels.

SATA 6.0Gb/s Interface Limits

The SATA 6.0Gb/s connection caps sequential throughput at the bus maximum, so sustained write speeds cannot exceed that ceiling regardless of the drive’s internal capability. The 5400 RPM spindle and 64MB cache are tuned for steady streaming rather than burst performance. Workloads heavier than the rated 180TB per year may reduce longevity.

3.5-Inch Build and Mounting

The bare drive measures 147.00mm long, 101.60mm wide and 26.10mm high, weighing approximately 1.66 lb, fitting standard 3.5-inch bays in desktop PCs or storage arrays. Standard SATA data and power connectors face the rear for straightforward cabling in multi-bay chassis. The RoHS-compliant assembly contains no wireless components.

Highlights

  • Built for 24/7 surveillance recording with up to 32 cameras
  • Handles 180TB annual workload for continuous write-heavy operation
  • AllFrame technology prioritises write streams to reduce frame loss
  • 6TB capacity with 64MB cache stores weeks of HD footage
  • Standard 3.5" SATA 6.0Gb/s fits desktop bays and NAS enclosures

Specifications

BrandWD
SeriesPurple
ModelWD60PURX
PackagingBare Drive
InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
Capacity6TB
RPM5400 RPM
Cache64MB
FeaturesWD Purple surveillance storage is built for 24/7 always-on surveillance in high-definition security systems that use up to eight hard drives and up to 32 cameras. Exclusive AllFrame technology works with ATA streaming to reduce error pixilation and video interruptions that occur when desktop hard drives are incorrectly used as storage in security systems.
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Engineered for compatibility
Optimized performance for up to 32 HD cameras
Lower power consumption
UsageFor Video Surveillance
Form Factor3.5"
Height (maximum)26.10mm
Width (maximum)101.60mm
Length (maximum)147.00mm
Shipping weight0.88 kg
Package size218 × 165 × 110 mm

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Questions about this item

Should I pick the 6TB model or a different capacity for my surveillance array?

The 6TB capacity works with systems that use up to eight drives and 32 cameras, so choose it when you need that total raw space in a single bay.

What does the 180TB yearly workload rating mean for daily recording?

It means the drive is built to handle the constant write streams of 24/7 surveillance without exceeding its design limits.

Will the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface limit throughput in a multi-drive recorder?

The SATA 6.0Gb/s link provides enough bandwidth for the 5400 RPM mechanism, so the interface does not become the bottleneck.

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