8TB WD Purple Pro Surveillance Internal Hard Drive HDD - SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD8001PURP

Very reliable drive, I use these with the Ubiquiti Dream Machine, they come in different storage capacity, 10 Terabytes is what the website recommends for the Dream Machine that is why I got this one. They are very easy to use and come with no formatting from the factory. I also have 2 of these drives as storage drives on my computer and so far it has not ran very hot meaning that they can be air cooled without any issues. Great value for the money spent

The Western Digital 10TB WD Purple Pro Surveillance drive is an excellent choice for anyone looking to upgrade their surveillance storage system. Built specifically for 24/7 operation, this drive offers reliable, high-capacity storage designed to handle multiple camera streams simultaneously, making it perfect for large-scale or demanding setups.One of the standout features is the AllFrame AI technology, which reduces frame loss and improves video playback quality, even in high-stress environments. It also supports AI workloads for those integrating advanced analytics into their security systems. The 10TB capacity is more than enough for long-term storage of high-definition video footage, which is ideal for businesses, commercial properties, or even home users with more comprehensive surveillance needs.The drive operates quietly and efficiently, with minimal heat output even during heavy use. The added benefit of being optimized for NVRs (Network Video Recorders) ensures seamless integration with most modern security setups. Additionally, the three-year limited warranty provides peace of mind that this drive is built to last.In summary, the WD Purple Pro 10TB is a solid, dependable investment for any surveillance system. Its robust design, massive storage capacity, and performance under continuous workloads make it an industry-leading solution. Highly recommended for anyone serious about security and data integrity.

I use a Ubiquiti UDM Pro as an NVR and this drive was plug and play. The UDM Pro recognized it immediately, formatted and my cameras were able to record. No issues so far.

Purchased to install in new computer running Blue Iris 5 Surveillance Software. Writes fast. Good Price for an 8TB Surveillance Drive. You can certainly hear it when it's writing to the drive, but not so loud as to be an annoyance. Would have preferred PCIe Gen5 NVMe M.2 SSD, but that would have broke the bank for 8TB! It's only being used for Achieved clips of footage.

Quiet - slight clicking noise but not loud. I read that the drives get louder as they get larger but that over 10tb uses a different technology and is quiet. Glad I got the larger drive. Screws were supposed to be included but were not. Only problem was screw hole pattern was different (which apparently it is for all drives over 10tb) - 2 of the 4 screws lined up. Called mfg and WD - both said use 2 screws and if feel needed, add double side tape & spacer for other side. This is what I did - worked fine. My understanding is these HDD drives can be a problem with vibration but only if you move them while they are running. Then powered off, HDD is locked. Very happy with purchase.

Ordered a Network Video Recorder without the HD because of the price the vendor wanted. I saved about $30 on this and got free shipping. It didn't have mounting screws but, I had plenty of extras. It was easy to mount to the bottom screw holes. You can capture a lot of video with 10TB of storage capacity. I like the SATA III speed. This drive is also designed with a 512MB cache which is nice. It has a spin rate of 7200RPM so this is a well designed drive. It is a good alue for the money and I will not hesitate to buy another one.

I never buy WD disks , Disk not even initilise to format, very bad disks form WD and brand new one

I have a Unifi setup, with 4 WiFi cameras. I was using the Cloud Key Gen 2+ with the 1Tb included HD, but I was having alot of issues with pulling up footage, live views, lagging, etc, on the gen2+. But now I upgraded my setup to a Dream Machine Pro SE, with a Unifi WiFi 6 Pro Access Point, with this 12TB WD surveillance drive, and it works FLAWLESSLY! Make sure you buy a surveillance grade HD, other HDs like for a PC gamer build, they will fail within a few months, believe me, it’s happened to me. I get 120 days of continuous storage with my 4 WiFi cameras. All my issues were resolved! No lag, scrubbing is smooth and easy, live views on my local WiFi and on 5G on my iPhone using the Unifi protect app all work great now! It’s a FAR more reliable setup and I would encourage anyone who wants to use Unifi to go this route for your home security cameras.

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I've been running this writing video footage non-stop for almost 18 months from multiple cameras out of a UnFi Dream Machine. It's working great - not much more to say!

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Reliable item for a good value. Used in professional CCTV system, and i have no issue with it whatsoever for now.