Western Digital 22TB WD Purple Pro Surveillance Internal Hard Drive HDD - SATA 6 Gb/s, 512 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD221PURP

Installed the 10TB drive in a Ubiquiti Dream Machine Pro without any issues. I only have two doorbells and 2 cameras at this point, so obviously it handles that without a problem. Drive makes no audible noise a foot away from the router. These 10TB models seem to be the best bang for your buck. Obviously hard to comment on reliability other than to say WD hasn’t failed me yet.

I use two of the 18GB drives for stored video for two Blue Iris security camera systems in different locations. Zero compatibility issues with Blue Iris or two desktops (Lenovo Think Station & HP Elite work station) Both systems write direct-to-disk fast, with one handling 13 cameras, all recording constantly and the other handling 5 continuously. The system with 13 cameras has had the drive running flawlessly for 3 years now and the other with 5 cameras for about 1 year. I have no complaints about the noise level--some say they are a tad loud, but I feel they are reasonable for what they are doing. No problems whatsoever with either drive or system. I highly recommend for constant-write uses such as surveillance systems. The 18GB was overkill for my application but I wanted at least 30 days of backup footage in my system for all cameras and a few more in the future. They're a workhorse of a drive.

I bought two of these for my NVR. One plugged in and worked just fine. The other was DOA - NVR reported an error and it wouldn't spin up. Eh, no big deal, it happens, I returned it to Amazon and they sent me replacement. This one was ALSO DOA. At this point I wondered if maybe my NVR backplane had an issue, so I tested the drive in other computers; nope, still dead. I switched around my existing NVR drives, and that slot works fine. So, two dead drives out of three. I then came here to check reviews, and I see many 1-star Dead-on-Arrival reviews, with many people apparently not checking until after return period (that sucks!). If you want to take the gamble, just be sure you check your drives right away when they show up!

I bought this beast to drop into my Amcrest NVR system because apparently, my house needed the same level of surveillance as Fort Knox. Spoiler alert: it works perfectly — and now my house is basically the Truman Show, but with better resolution. 🎥 Why I Love This Drive: 12 Terabytes of "You Saw Nothing, Officer" Seriously, it holds weeks of 4K footage from multiple cameras, including the one pointed at my driveway that’s mostly squirrels doing parkour. Purpose-Built for Paranoia Designed for 24/7/365 surveillance workloads. No naps. No coffee breaks. Just pure, tireless storage of every Amazon delivery and mysterious leaf blower incident. Plug-and-Paranoia Installation Installed in my Amcrest NVR like it was born there. No firmware drama, no compatibility tantrums. Just silence... and a blinking light of judgment. Cooler Than Your Ex Runs quiet, stays cool, and doesn’t randomly ghost you like a desktop hard drive shoved into a job it wasn’t hired for. 512MB Cache = Smooth Playback Rewinding suspicious backyard activity in crisp HD has never been this satisfying. Even if it was just a raccoon again. 🧠 Final Thoughts: If you're serious about home security (or just want to capture footage of your neighbor stealing your trash cans), this is the drive. It’s like a security guard that never blinks and never asks for a raise. Buy it. Install it. Sleep easy — unless you're worried what it might've caught you doing

I purchased the Western Digital 8TB WD Purple Pro surveillance hard drive for a security camera recording system, and it has been performing exactly as expected. WD Purple Pro drives are specifically designed for surveillance environments that run 24/7, which makes them a great choice for NVR or DVR setups that constantly record video. Installation was simple and the drive was recognized immediately by the system. The 8TB capacity provides plenty of storage for continuous recording and longer video retention, which is especially useful when running multiple cameras. The drive runs smoothly and quietly while handling constant write activity from several camera feeds. The 256 MB cache also helps keep performance consistent when multiple streams are being recorded at the same time. The overall build quality feels solid and dependable, which is important for systems that need to run continuously without interruption. Western Digital has a strong reputation for storage products, and this drive fits right in with that level of reliability. Pros - Designed specifically for 24/7 surveillance systems - Large 8TB capacity for extended video storage - Handles multiple camera streams smoothly - 256 MB cache helps maintain steady performance - Quiet operation - Good value for high-capacity surveillance storage - Mounts easily in standard 3.5 inch drive bays Cons - Not intended for typical desktop or gaming workloads Overall If you need dependable storage for an NVR or DVR surveillance system, the WD Purple Pro series is a great option. It’s built for continuous recording, provides plenty of storage space, and offers the reliability you want in a security camera setup.

The biggest issue I faced was the inability to order 4 drives as Amazon limited the number of drives to 3 With the limited stock I almost did not buy them, but was able to get my wife to order the 4th drive Sadly the drives 24hrs latter had dropped in price, a little frustrating but a fact of life in todays market The drives turned up in a paper bag that was split, the box’s were a little banged up, but the internal packaging probably prevented any serious damage. I hot swapped the 4 drives & the array built itself, taking about 2 days The performance of the system when loading detections has been improved but at a cost of more noise The 7200rpm drives are significantly noisier than the 5400 rpm which may result in the system being moved to place where the noise is not a problem So all told happy with the choice at the moment, but will come back to update this review if anything happens that prospective buyers would be interested in

I recently purchased ten Western Digital 12TB WD Purple Pro surveillance drives for an extensive security project. Out of the box, I did encounter an unexpected issue: two of the drives were dead on arrival. However, I promptly reached out to customer support and received replacements without hassle. Once installed, the drives performed flawlessly. The WD Purple Pro series is specifically engineered for surveillance environments, and it shows—these drives run quietly and efficiently, handling constant writing and heavy workloads with ease. Recording high-definition video streams from multiple cameras has been seamless, and the storage capacity is ample for long-term retention. While initial failures were disappointing, the quick and professional replacement process reassured me of Western Digital’s commitment to customer service. The performance, reliability, and peace of mind these drives provide far outweigh the minor setback at the start.

Ordered four 26 TB drives, one drive was DoA. Drive encountered 228 uncorrectable errors in the first 37 hours of runtime. Confirmed via smartctl. I tried to submit a replacement but it was denied. It was delivered only 6 days ago. Customer service was unhelpful in any way. They raised the price by $50 and told me to buy a new one. I got Amazon to submit a replacement order but WhyBlueX cancelled it. Will never purchase anything from WhyBlueX again. Good luck to anyone who does.

Buena marca para almacenar video vigilancia

Does a lot more noise than the drive it is replacing. Do not install in the same room as you work in.

boa capacidade e facil instalação

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J'ai eu un souci avec le disque dur dès que je l'ai essayé aucun signal il ne répondait pas, j'ai appelé le SAV, il m'en on renvoyé un très rapidement.... Merci amazon 👍👍