Western Digital WD30PURX

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

Model: WD30PURX | Brand: Western Digital

1. Pengenalan

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.

Depan 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. Persediaan dan Pemasangan

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. Sebelum Anda Bermula

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

2.2. Langkah Pemasangan Fizikal

  1. Open System Casing: Buka c dengan berhati-hatiasing of your surveillance system or computer.
  2. Cari Drive Bay: Identify an available 3.5-inch drive bay. Some systems may require a mounting bracket (not included with the hard drive).
  3. Lekapkan Pemacu: Slide the WD Purple hard drive into the drive bay. Secure it with screws on both sides of the drive, if applicable.
  4. Sambungkan Kabel:
    • Connect a SATA data cable from the hard drive to an available SATA port on your system's motherboard or DVR/NVR board.
    • Sambungkan kabel kuasa SATA daripada bekalan kuasa sistem anda ke cakera keras.
  5. Tutup Casing: Once connections are secure, close the system casing.
belakang 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. Hidupkan kuasa: Reconnect power and turn on your system.
  2. Pengecaman Sistem:
    • 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.
    • Untuk 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. Konfigurasi: Configure your surveillance software or operating system to use the newly formatted drive for recording.

3. Operasi

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

  • Kebolehpercayaan 24/7: 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.
  • Kadar Beban Kerja Tinggi: 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. Penyelenggaraan

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

  • Pengudaraan: Ensure your surveillance system or computer has adequate ventilation to prevent overheating, which can degrade drive performance and lifespan.
  • Kemas kini Firmware: Periodically check the Western Digital support website for any available firmware updates for your specific model (WD30PURX). Firmware updates can improve performance and stability.
  • Sandaran 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.
  • Pengendalian Fizikal: Avoid dropping or subjecting the drive to physical shocks, even when not in operation.

5. Penyelesaian masalah

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

MasalahKemungkinan PuncaPenyelesaian
Pemacu tidak dikesan oleh sistem.Loose cables, incorrect installation, uninitialized drive.
  • Periksa data SATA dan sambungan kabel kuasa.
  • Ensure the drive is properly seated in its bay.
  • Verify the drive is initialized and formatted (refer to Section 2.3).
  • Test with different SATA cables or ports.
Video 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).
Bunyi-bunyi luar biasa dari pemanduan.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. Spesifikasi

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

CiriPerincian
Nombor ModelWD30PURX
Kapasiti3 TB
Antara mukaSATA 6 Gb/s
Faktor Bentuk3.5 inci
Cache64 MB
RPM ClassKelas 5400 RPM
Kadar Beban KerjaSehingga 180 TB/tahun
Max HD Cameras Supported32
Dimensi (LxWxH)5.8 x 4 x 1 inci (147.00mm x 101.60mm x 26.10mm)
Berat Barang1.7 auns
Keserasian Sistem PengendalianPC; Mac (Mac OS X 10.6 -10.12/ Windows XP SP3, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows10)
Dalaman 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. Waranti dan Sokongan

7.1. Waranti Terhad

The Western Digital Purple 3TB Surveillance Hard Drive (WD30PURX) comes with a Waranti terhad 3 tahun. Waranti ini melindungi kecacatan pada bahan dan mutu kerja di bawah penggunaan biasa. Sila simpan bukti pembelian anda untuk tuntutan waranti.

7.2. Sokongan Pelanggan

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 Webtapak: https://support.wdc.com
  • Pendaftaran Produk: Register your product online to receive updates and streamline support processes.

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