Western Digital WD30PURX

Western Digital Purple 3TB Surveillance Hard Drive (WD30PURX) User Manual

Model: WD30PURX | Brand: Western Digital

1. Ifihan

The Western Digital Purple 3TB Surveillance Hard Drive (model WD30PURX) is specifically engineered for 24/7, high-definition surveillance security systems. This drive incorporates advanced technologies like AllFrame to enhance performance and reliability in write-intensive, low bit-rate, high stream-count applications. It is designed to support up to 32 HD cameras and a workload rate of up to 180TB per year, ensuring continuous and dependable video recording.

Iwaju view of the Western Digital Purple 3TB Surveillance Hard Drive, showing the purple label with WD Purple 3TB Surveillance Hard Drive text.

Figure 1: Western Digital Purple 3TB Surveillance Hard Drive (WD30PURX)

2. Eto ati fifi sori

This section outlines the general steps for installing your WD Purple surveillance hard drive. Always refer to your surveillance system's or computer's specific manual for detailed installation instructions, as procedures may vary.

2.1. Ṣaaju ki o to Bẹrẹ

  • Ibamu: Ensure your surveillance system (DVR/NVR) or computer supports 3.5-inch SATA hard drives and has available SATA power and data connectors.
  • Aabo: Disconnect power from your system before opening the casing. Wear an anti-static wrist strap to prevent electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage to components.
  • Awọn irinṣẹ: You will typically need a Phillips head screwdriver. The product includes the hard drive only; mounting hardware or cables are not included.

2.2. Awọn Igbesẹ Fifi sori ẹrọ Ti ara

  1. Open System Casing: Fara ṣii casing of your surveillance system or computer.
  2. Wa Drive Bay: Identify an available 3.5-inch drive bay. Some systems may require a mounting bracket (not included with the hard drive).
  3. Gbe Drive naa: Slide the WD Purple hard drive into the drive bay. Secure it with screws on both sides of the drive, if applicable.
  4. Awọn okun Sopọ:
    • Connect a SATA data cable from the hard drive to an available SATA port on your system's motherboard or DVR/NVR board.
    • Connect a SATA power cable from your system's power supply to the hard drive.
  5. Pade Casing: Once connections are secure, close the system casing.
Pada view of the Western Digital Purple 3TB Surveillance Hard Drive, showing the SATA data and power connectors, along with the product label and QR code.

Figure 2: WD Purple Hard Drive with SATA Connectors and Product Label. Scan the QR code for more information: http://qr.wd.com/wdpurple

2.3. Initializing and Formatting (Software Setup)

After physical installation, the drive needs to be recognized and prepared by your operating system or surveillance software.

  1. Agbara Tan: Reconnect power and turn on your system.
  2. Idanimọ eto:
    • For DVR/NVR Systems: The system should detect the new drive automatically. Follow on-screen prompts to initialize and format the drive for surveillance recording.
    • Fún PC/Mac: Access Disk Management (Windows) or Disk Utility (macOS). The drive will appear as unallocated space. Initialize the disk (MBR or GPT, typically GPT for drives over 2TB) and then create and format a new volume.
  3. Iṣeto: Configure your surveillance software or operating system to use the newly formatted drive for recording.

3. Isẹ

The WD Purple hard drive is optimized for continuous operation in surveillance environments. Its design ensures reliable performance for video recording and playback.

3.1. Key Features for Surveillance

  • 24/7 Gbẹkẹle: Engineered for always-on, always-recording surveillance systems.
  • AllFrame Technology: Reduces video frame loss, improves playback, and supports more camera bays. This technology works with ATA streaming to reduce errors and ensure smooth video capture.
  • High Workload Rate: Supports up to 180TB/year workload rate, suitable for demanding surveillance applications.
  • Multiple Camera Support: Designed to support up to 32 HD cameras simultaneously.
  • IntelliSeek™ Technology: Calculates optimum seek speeds to lower power consumption, noise, and vibration, which is crucial for 24/7 environments.

Video 1: An official Western Digital video demonstrating the benefits of WD Purple Surveillance Hard Drives, highlighting features like 24/7 reliability and AllFrame technology for reducing lost footage compared to standard desktop drives. While the video mentions a 1TB drive, the features apply to the WD Purple series, including this 3TB model.

A Western Digital Purple hard drive integrated into a surveillance system setup with multiple security cameras and a DVR/NVR unit, illustrating its intended use.

Figure 3: WD Purple Hard Drive in a typical surveillance system environment.

4. Itọju

Proper maintenance ensures the longevity and optimal performance of your WD Purple hard drive.

  • Afẹfẹ: Ensure your surveillance system or computer has adequate ventilation to prevent overheating, which can degrade drive performance and lifespan.
  • Awọn imudojuiwọn famuwia: Periodically check the Western Digital support website for any available firmware updates for your specific model (WD30PURX). Firmware updates can improve performance and stability.
  • Afẹyinti data: While WD Purple drives are highly reliable, no storage solution is infallible. Regularly back up critical surveillance footage to another storage medium or cloud service, especially for long-term retention.
  • Mimu ti ara: Avoid dropping or subjecting the drive to physical shocks, even when not in operation.

5. Laasigbotitusita

This section addresses common issues you might encounter with your WD Purple hard drive.

IsoroOwun to le FaOjutu
Drive ko ri nipa eto.Loose cables, incorrect installation, uninitialized drive.
  • Ṣayẹwo data SATA ati awọn asopọ okun agbara.
  • Rii daju pe awakọ naa ti joko daradara ni okun rẹ.
  • Verify the drive is initialized and formatted (refer to Section 2.3).
  • Test with different SATA cables or ports.
Fidio footage is choppy or missing frames.Drive not optimized for surveillance, excessive workload, drive errors.
  • Ensure the drive is a WD Purple series, designed for surveillance.
  • Reduce the number of cameras or lower recording quality if exceeding system limits.
  • Check for firmware updates for the drive or DVR/NVR.
  • Run a diagnostic tool on the drive (if supported by your system).
Àwọn ariwo àìdára láti inú ọkọ̀ ayọ́kẹ́lẹ́ náà.Physical damage, drive failure, loose mounting.
  • Ensure the drive is securely mounted to reduce vibration.
  • Back up data immediately if possible.
  • Contact Western Digital support if noises persist and indicate potential failure.

6. Awọn pato

Key technical specifications for the Western Digital Purple 3TB Surveillance Hard Drive (WD30PURX).

Ẹya ara ẹrọẸ̀kúnrẹ́rẹ́
Nọmba awoṣeWD30PURX
Agbara3 TB
Ni wiwoSATA 6 Gb/s
Fọọmù ifosiwewe3.5 Inṣi
Kaṣe64 MB
RPM Class5400 RPM Kilasi
Workload RateTiti di TB 180 fun ọdun kan
Max HD Cameras Supported32
Awọn iwọn (LxWxH)5.8 x 4 x 1 inches (147.00mm x 101.60mm x 26.10mm)
Iwọn Nkan1.7 iwon
Ibamu System isẹPC; Mac (Mac OS X 10.6 -10.12/ Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows10)
Ti abẹnu view of the Western Digital Purple hard drive, showing the platters and read/write head assembly, highlighting the precision engineering.

Figure 4: Internal components of a WD Purple Hard Drive.

7. Atilẹyin ọja ati Support

7.1. Atilẹyin ọja to lopin

The Western Digital Purple 3TB Surveillance Hard Drive (WD30PURX) comes with a 3-odun lopin atilẹyin ọja. Atilẹyin ọja yi ni wiwa awọn abawọn ninu awọn ohun elo ati iṣẹ ṣiṣe labẹ lilo deede. Jọwọ ṣe idaduro ẹri rira rẹ fun awọn iṣeduro atilẹyin ọja.

7.2. Onibara Support

For technical assistance, warranty claims, or further information, please visit the official Western Digital support website. You can find drivers, firmware updates, and knowledge base articles specific to your product model.

  • Western Digital Support Webojula: https://support.wdc.com
  • Iforukọsilẹ Ọja: Register your product online to receive updates and streamline support processes.

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