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Western Digital Purple 3TB Surveillance Hard Disk Drive - 5400 RPM Class SATA 6 Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD30PURX [Old Version] (Renewed)
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Amazon Renewed Western Digital Purple 3TB Surveillance Hard Disk Drive

Bottom line: The Amazon Renewed Western Digital Purple 3TB Surveillance Hard Disk Drive is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the PC & gaming hardware category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Engineered specifically for surveillance security systems
  • ✓ Backed by Amazon Renewed's warranty and support channels

Cons

  • ✗ Check the listed dimensions, connectors and platform compatibility against your setup before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, shipping and returns are set by the retailer and may have changed since this page was last updated

Manufacturer description

WD Purple Surveillance Hard Drives are engineered for 24x7 reliable operation, high-definition surveillance security systems that use up to five hard drives and up to 32 cameras. Exclusive firmware works with ATA streaming to reduce error pixilation and video interruptions that occur when desktop hard drives are incorrectly used as storage in security systems.

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored Amazon Renewed Western Digital Purple 3TB Surveillance Hard Disk Drive using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the PC & gaming hardware category. Amazon Renewed's PC & gaming hardware lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for PC & gaming hardware of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

Key Features

  • This Certified Refurbished product is tested and certified to look and work like new. The refurbishing process includes functionality testing, basic cleaning, inspection, and repackaging. The product ships with all relevant accessories, a minimum 90-day warranty, and may arrive in a generic box. Only select sellers who maintain a high performance bar may offer Certified Refurbished products on Amazon.com
  • Engineered specifically for surveillance security systems
  • Reduced video frame loss
  • Tuned for write-intensive, low bit-rate, high stream-count applications typical to most surveillance applications
  • Prioritized write-operations for maximized surveillance performance

Full Specifications

BrandWestern Digital
ColorPrevious Generation Surveillance HDD
Model NamePurpleu00a0
Form Factor3.5-inch
Media Speed7.5E+2 megabytes_per_second
Model NumberWD30PURX#CR
Built-In MediaCertified Refurbishment, Minimum 90-Day Warranty, Generic Box
Hard-Drive Size3 TB
Mfr Part NumberWD30PURX
Number of Items1
Special FeaturePortable
Hardware PlatformPC
Installation TypeInternal Hard Drive
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Transfer Rate750 Megabytes Per Second
Enclosure MaterialAluminum
Additional FeaturesPortable
Hard Disk InterfaceSerial ATA-600
Warranty Description90 days limited warranty
Hard Disk DescriptionMechanical Hard Disk
Full listing titleWestern Digital Purple 3TB Surveillance Hard Disk Drive - 5400 RPM Class SATA 6 Gb/s 64MB Cache 3.5 Inch - WD30PURX [Old Version] (Renewed)

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