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WD Purple 500GB Surveillance Hard Drive - 3.5" SATA

£10999
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Description

The WD Purple 500GB is a 3.5" SATA hard drive designed for continuous 24/7 surveillance recording in CCTV and security camera systems. Built with AllFrame 4K technology, the drive reduces frame loss and improves playback smoothness when managing multiple video streams simultaneously, supporting up to 64 cameras on a single drive.

This drive is sold as a refurbished unit ('clean pull'), meaning it has been removed from a working system, tested for functionality, and cleared of previous data. The WD Purple series uses firmware tuned for write-intensive surveillance workloads rather than the mixed read/write patterns of desktop computing, reducing wear on the drive mechanism when recording continuous streams. The 500GB capacity provides approximately 40-60 hours of 1080p recording depending on codec, bitrate and frame rate settings.

The drive measures 147mm × 101.6mm × 26.1mm (standard 3.5" form factor) and weighs 460g. It connects via SATA III interface and draws 0.60A on 5V and 0.45A on 12V rails during operation. The label visible in the product image shows the WD Purple branding, 500GB capacity marking, and the drive's specific model and serial numbers for traceability.

Specification
Product Net Weight (KG) 0.46
Product Gross Weight (KG) 0.46
Outer Length (mm) 150
Outer Width (mm) 100
Outer Height (mm) 30
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Frequently Asked

Is this drive new or refurbished?

This is a refurbished drive, described as a 'clean pull'. It has been removed from a working system, tested for functionality, and wiped of previous data. Refurbished surveillance drives are commonly used in budget CCTV installations and as replacement drives in existing recorder systems.

How much recording time does 500GB provide?

Recording time depends on resolution, codec, bitrate and frame rate. As a rough guide, 500GB stores approximately 40-60 hours of 1080p H.264 footage at standard bitrates (4-6 Mbps), or 15-25 hours of 4K footage. Lower-resolution cameras or reduced frame rates extend this significantly.

What's the difference between WD Purple and a standard desktop drive?

WD Purple uses firmware optimised for continuous write operations typical of surveillance recording, reducing wear and frame drops when handling multiple camera streams. Desktop drives are tuned for mixed read/write activity and may struggle under 24/7 recording loads.

What interface does it use?

The drive uses a SATA III interface and fits standard 3.5" drive bays in DVRs, NVRs and desktop PCs. It requires both a SATA data cable and a SATA power connector from the recorder or PC power supply.

Shipping & Returns

Free worldwide delivery

Free worldwide delivery on all orders over £99. International orders for third-party brand products may be subject to an additional courier surcharge based on volumetric weight, particularly on larger lighting fixtures — if a surcharge applies, our team will email you with the amount before dispatch and you can proceed or cancel for a full refund. See full delivery terms.

Returns

30-day returns window from delivery. As all our products are electrical or lighting goods, returned items must be inspected and recertified by a qualified electrician before resale — the cost of this inspection (25–40% of the item value) is deducted from your refund. Customers pay return shipping. Made-to-order, special-order and clearance items cannot be returned. See full returns policy.

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    Description

    The WD Purple 500GB is a 3.5" SATA hard drive designed for continuous 24/7 surveillance recording in CCTV and security camera systems. Built with AllFrame 4K technology, the drive reduces frame loss and improves playback smoothness when managing multiple video streams simultaneously, supporting up to 64 cameras on a single drive.

    This drive is sold as a refurbished unit ('clean pull'), meaning it has been removed from a working system, tested for functionality, and cleared of previous data. The WD Purple series uses firmware tuned for write-intensive surveillance workloads rather than the mixed read/write patterns of desktop computing, reducing wear on the drive mechanism when recording continuous streams. The 500GB capacity provides approximately 40-60 hours of 1080p recording depending on codec, bitrate and frame rate settings.

    The drive measures 147mm × 101.6mm × 26.1mm (standard 3.5" form factor) and weighs 460g. It connects via SATA III interface and draws 0.60A on 5V and 0.45A on 12V rails during operation. The label visible in the product image shows the WD Purple branding, 500GB capacity marking, and the drive's specific model and serial numbers for traceability.

    Specification
    Product Net Weight (KG) 0.46
    Product Gross Weight (KG) 0.46
    Outer Length (mm) 150
    Outer Width (mm) 100
    Outer Height (mm) 30
    Downloads

    Product Specification Sheet

    Frequently Asked

    Is this drive new or refurbished?

    This is a refurbished drive, described as a 'clean pull'. It has been removed from a working system, tested for functionality, and wiped of previous data. Refurbished surveillance drives are commonly used in budget CCTV installations and as replacement drives in existing recorder systems.

    How much recording time does 500GB provide?

    Recording time depends on resolution, codec, bitrate and frame rate. As a rough guide, 500GB stores approximately 40-60 hours of 1080p H.264 footage at standard bitrates (4-6 Mbps), or 15-25 hours of 4K footage. Lower-resolution cameras or reduced frame rates extend this significantly.

    What's the difference between WD Purple and a standard desktop drive?

    WD Purple uses firmware optimised for continuous write operations typical of surveillance recording, reducing wear and frame drops when handling multiple camera streams. Desktop drives are tuned for mixed read/write activity and may struggle under 24/7 recording loads.

    What interface does it use?

    The drive uses a SATA III interface and fits standard 3.5" drive bays in DVRs, NVRs and desktop PCs. It requires both a SATA data cable and a SATA power connector from the recorder or PC power supply.

    Shipping & Returns

    Free worldwide delivery

    Free worldwide delivery on all orders over £99. International orders for third-party brand products may be subject to an additional courier surcharge based on volumetric weight, particularly on larger lighting fixtures — if a surcharge applies, our team will email you with the amount before dispatch and you can proceed or cancel for a full refund. See full delivery terms.

    Returns

    30-day returns window from delivery. As all our products are electrical or lighting goods, returned items must be inspected and recertified by a qualified electrician before resale — the cost of this inspection (25–40% of the item value) is deducted from your refund. Customers pay return shipping. Made-to-order, special-order and clearance items cannot be returned. See full returns policy.