--- product_id: 348201456 title: "8TB WD Purple Pro Surveillance Internal Hard Drive HDD - SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache, 3.5\" - WD8001PURP" brand: "western digital" price: "R17204" currency: ZAR in_stock: true category: "Western Digital" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/348201456-8tb-wd-purple-pro-surveillance-internal-hard-drive-hdd-sata store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # SATA 6 Gb/s ultra-fast interface 8TB high-capacity storage Supports 32 AI streams per drive 8TB WD Purple Pro Surveillance Internal Hard Drive HDD - SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD8001PURP **Brand:** western digital **Price:** R17204 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎥 Power your AI surveillance with unstoppable storage. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 8TB WD Purple Pro Surveillance Internal Hard Drive HDD - SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD8001PURP by western digital - **How much does it cost?** R17204 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/348201456-8tb-wd-purple-pro-surveillance-internal-hard-drive-hdd-sata) ## Best For - western digital enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted western digital brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Massive 8TB Storage:** Store endless high-res surveillance footage without compromise. - • **AI-Optimized Performance:** Handles up to 32 AI streams for next-gen video analytics and deep learning. - • **Blazing Fast SATA 6 Gb/s:** Seamless data transfer at 245 MB/s keeps your analytics real-time. - • **Built for Harsh Environments:** Tarnish-resistant components ensure durability in multi-bay setups. - • **Enterprise-Grade Reliability:** Supports 550 TB/year workload with 5-year warranty for peace of mind. ## Overview The Western Digital 8TB WD Purple Pro is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive designed specifically for high-end AI-enabled surveillance systems. Featuring SATA 6 Gb/s connectivity, 256 MB cache, and a 7200 RPM speed, it supports up to 32 AI video streams and a 550 TB/year workload. Engineered with tarnish-resistant components and enterprise-grade reliability, it ensures seamless, high-capacity storage for advanced video analytics and deep learning applications. ## Description WD Purple Pro drives are designed for new generations of high-end AI-enabled recorders, video analytics appliances, deep-learning servers and cloud solutions that can benefit from high-capacity storage with high performance and additional workload capability. WD Purple Pro drives feature AllFrame AI technology, which helps reduce frame loss, improve overall video playback, and not only enables recording of multiple streams per camera but also supports up to 32 AI streams per drive for deep learning analytics within the system. WD Purple Pro drives also feature enterprise-class performance, data integrity and drive reliability, especially in larger-scale systems and enclosures where operational vibration is present. ## Features - Engineered with advanced capabilities needed for high-end smart video solutions.date transfer rate:245.0 megabits_per_second - High performance, reliability and workload capability for advanced AI-enabled recorders, video analytics appliances, deep-learning servers and cloud-based storage - Supports up to 550 TB/yr workload rate**. - Designed with tarnish-resistant components for harsh environments, and with additional robustness for multi-bay enclosures ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0966W3JPS | | Additional Features | Data Recovery Service | | Best Sellers Rank | #26 in Internal Hard Drives | | Brand | Western Digital | | Built-In Media | 3.5" WD Purple Pro SATA 6 Gb/s Hard Drive, Mounting Screws, Quick Install Guide | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 256 | | Color | Purple | | Compatible Devices | Server, Storage System, Video Recorder, Video Surveillance System | | Connectivity Technology | SATA | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 768 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 245 megabits_per_second | | Digital Storage Capacity | 8 TB | | Enclosure Material | Information Not Available | | Form Factor | 3.5-inch | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00718037862682, 00718037889382 | | Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 inches | | Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA | | Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 7200 rpm | | Hard-Drive Size | 8 TB | | Hardware Connectivity | SATA 6.0 Gb/s | | Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive | | Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 5.79"L x 4"W x 1.03"Th | | Item Type Name | Hard Drive | | Item Weight | 1.8 pounds | | Manufacturer | Western Digital Technologies, Inc. | | Mfr Part Number | WD8001PURP | | Model Name | WD Purple Pro Surveillance Hard Drive | | Model Number | WD8001PURP-SPB6RY0 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Read Speed | 245 megabytes_per_second | | Special Feature | Data Recovery Service | | Specific Uses For Product | Business, Personal | | UPC | 718037862682 718037889382 | | Unit Count | 1 Count | | Warranty Description | Five year limited-warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Western Digital - **Color:** Purple - **Compatible Devices:** Server, Storage System, Video Recorder, Video Surveillance System - **Connectivity Technology:** SATA - **Digital Storage Capacity:** 8 TB - **Hard Disk Description:** Mechanical Hard Disk - **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 3.5 inches - **Hard Disk Interface:** Serial ATA - **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive - **Special Feature:** Data Recovery Service ## Images ![8TB WD Purple Pro Surveillance Internal Hard Drive HDD - SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD8001PURP - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61jahXhD7wL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can it be installed vertical instead of horizontal inside my lorex nvr?** A: I don't see any reason why not. Mine is installed in a Lorex NVR, but as I recall, it mounts horizontally. **Q: Are these OEM or retail drives?** A: OEM **Q: Will this work in a Desktop Computer ?** A: I had a bunch of issues with this in my desktop... I ended up sending it back and getting two of these Seagate FireCuda HDD 8TB Internal Hard Drive HDD - 3.5 Inch CMR SATA 6Gb/s 7200RPM 256MB Cache 300TB/year with Rescue Services (ST8000DX001) **Q: In case of failure, should we contact the seller or the WD?** A: WD ## Frequently Bought Together - Western Digital 8TB WD Purple Pro Surveillance Internal Hard Drive HDD - SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD8001PURP - Tripp Lite SMART1500LCD 1500VA Rack Mount UPS Battery Backup, 900W, 8 Outlets, PWM Sine Wave, Short Depth 2U Rackmount UPS, AVR, LCD Screen - CyberPower OR500LCDRM1U Smart App LCD UPS, 500VA/300W, 6 Outlets, AVR, 1U Rackmount --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/348201456-8tb-wd-purple-pro-surveillance-internal-hard-drive-hdd-sata](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/348201456-8tb-wd-purple-pro-surveillance-internal-hard-drive-hdd-sata) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-09-22*