Storage Selection Guide 2022

CCTV Handbook 2022 Storage Selection Guide, Surveillance


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Brand: Western Digital

Distributors: Pinnacle

Model: WD Purple – Surveillance Storage

* The WD Purple Pro hard drive for surveillance is engineered with advanced capabilities: high performance, reliability and workload capability for advanced AI-enabled recorders, video analytics appliances, deep-learning servers and cloud-based storage, including RAID and JBOD configurations. Supports up to 550 TB/yr workload rate in 8 TB – 18 TB. Designed with tarnish-resistant components for harsh environments.

Type of solution: Survellience storage solution

System type: Server-based, Cloud-based, IP camera

Maximum number of cameras supported: 64 cameras for each drive

Maximum video resolution across all channels simultaneously: 4K

Remote management & viewing apps/technologies: Android; iOS; Mac desktop; Web browser interface; Windows desktop

Additional security features: AllFrame AI Technology

Hardware format: Rack mountable, Standalone appliance, Desktop

Storage type: SATA – 22 TB

Backup options/services: NVR/DVR dependent

Video inputs: NVR/DVR dependent

Camera configuration & management features: NVR/DVR dependent

Camera video stream protocols: NVR/DVR dependent

Data export formats: NVR/DVR dependent

Intelligent analytics or services included: Western Digital’s drives are designed for high-end AI-enabled recorders, video analytics appliances, deep learning servers and cloud solutions.

Integration with other systems: Western Digital Device Analytics (WDDA) provides a wealth of storage device parametric operational and diagnostic data to compatible systems.

Warranty: Five years

Additional information: All WD Purple Pro drives are equipped with AllFrame AI technology

Contact: Josiane David [email protected] +27 62 392 6023





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