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product_id: 650020056
title: "Western Digital 8TB WD Purple Pro Surveillance Internal Hard Drive HDD - SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache, 3.5\" - WD8002PURP"
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# SATA 6 Gb/s interface 8TB capacity 2.5M hours MTBF reliability Western Digital 8TB WD Purple Pro Surveillance Internal Hard Drive HDD - SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD8002PURP

**Brand:** western digital
**Price:** 319488CFA
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎥 Never miss a moment with WD Purple Pro — the ultimate watchful guardian.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Western Digital 8TB WD Purple Pro Surveillance Internal Hard Drive HDD - SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD8002PURP by western digital
- **How much does it cost?** 319488CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/650020056-western-digital-8tb-wd-purple-pro-surveillance-internal-hard-drive)

## 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 weeks of 4K surveillance footage without compromise.
- • **5-Year Limited Warranty:** Confidence backed by Western Digital’s trusted support.
- • **Blazing Fast SATA 6 Gb/s:** Seamless data transfer for uninterrupted video recording.
- • **Heavy-Duty Workload Rating:** Handles up to 550TB/year — perfect for nonstop surveillance.
- • **Enterprise-Grade Reliability:** Designed for 24/7/365 operation with 2.5 million hours MTBF.

## Overview

The Western Digital 8TB WD Purple Pro is a surveillance-optimized internal hard drive featuring SATA 6 Gb/s interface, 256 MB cache, and 7200 RPM speed. Engineered for continuous 24/7 video recording, it offers enterprise-class reliability with a 2.5 million hour MTBF and a 550TB/year workload rating, backed by a 5-year limited warranty. Ideal for professional-grade security systems demanding massive storage and unwavering performance.

## Description

WD Purple Pro delivers ultimate reliability and performance for the most demanding video recording and analytics environments.

Review: Reliable Hard Drive for Surveillance Systems - I installed the WD Purple 2TB drive in my security system, and it’s been working flawlessly. It handles continuous recording without any issues, and the 64MB cache seems to help with smooth performance. I like that it’s specifically designed for surveillance, so I feel confident it will last. Easy to install in my NVR, and no glitches so far. Definitely a solid choice for anyone needing a dependable hard drive for cameras.
Review: WD Purple Pro 12TB – The Hard Drive That Never Sleeps (Because It’s Watching You Sleep) - 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 desertcart 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

## Features

- Up to 24TB (1) capacity | (1) 1TB = one trillion bytes. Actual user capacity may be less, depending on operating environment.
- Enterprise-class reliability and performance
- 5-year limited warranty (5) |See Official Western Digital website for warranty details
- 550TB per year workload rating (3) | Workload Rate is defined as the amount of user data transferred to/from the hard drive.
- Up to 2.5 million hours Mean Time Between Failure (MTBF)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0D1V1J2H6 |
| Batteries | 1 AAAA batteries required. |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3 in Internal Hard Drives #58 in Computer Internal Components |
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Color | Purple |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (2,788) |
| Date First Available | April 25, 2024 |
| Hard Drive | 8 TB Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA-600 |
| Hard Drive Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Hardware Platform | Standard |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5.8 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.43 pounds |
| Item model number | WD8002PURP-SPC9JY0 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | Western Digital Technologies, Inc. |
| Product Dimensions | 5.8 x 4.2 x 1.1 inches |
| Series | WD Purple Pro |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Western Digital
- **Color:** Purple
- **Compatible Devices:** Video Recorder
- **Connectivity Technology:** SATA
- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 8000 GB
- **Hard Disk Description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 3.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Interface:** Serial ATA-600
- **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Special Feature:** AI Video Analytics, AllFrame Technology, Entreprise-class, Smart Vdeo Recording, Video surveillance

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reliable Hard Drive for Surveillance Systems
*by A***S on January 14, 2026*

I installed the WD Purple 2TB drive in my security system, and it’s been working flawlessly. It handles continuous recording without any issues, and the 64MB cache seems to help with smooth performance. I like that it’s specifically designed for surveillance, so I feel confident it will last. Easy to install in my NVR, and no glitches so far. Definitely a solid choice for anyone needing a dependable hard drive for cameras.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ WD Purple Pro 12TB – The Hard Drive That Never Sleeps (Because It’s Watching You Sleep)
*by N***L on August 8, 2025*

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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good hard drive
*by V***V on January 17, 2026*

Good hard drive for surveillance (continuous) use. My last one lasted ~4 years and ran great the whole time.

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