WD Purple 6TB

The WD Purple 6TB hard disk is one of the high load internal HDDs for storage solutions used by monitoring systems. 3.5" HDDs are designed mainly for data centres and desktop PCs. One of the main characteristics is undoubtedly the rotational speed. The 7200 RPM RPM ensures better system response across the board. The hard disk provides a storage capacity of 6000 GB. The storage uses a 128 MB memory cache. You can link the Western Digital hard disk and a computer or other device takes place through the SATA III interface.

WD Purple 6TB HDD Key Features

• Read speed up to 175 MB/s and write speed up to 175 MB/s
• 128 MB memory cache
• Western Digital 3.5" disk is compatible with classic bays
• Power consumption under standard load is 6,2 W, while in stand-by mode it holds at 0.4 W
• It communicates with a PC or other devices through the SATA III interface
• Although standard HDDs are a tad more fragile due to their mechanical parts, but they also deliver a better storage capacity for less money than SSDs

Other Hard Drive Features

Platter HDDs have a special construction. Inside the drive there is a mechanism that utilises moving platters accompanied by disk read and write heads. These mechanical parts are admittedly more sensitive to shocks, but on the upside, this design also delivers an affordable price tag and high storage capacity. The key parameter that affects the speed of a HDD is the number of revolutions per minute (RPM). With the WD Purple 6TB, you get 7200 RPM revolutions per minute. This is great news for people who demand more from their devices, such as graphic designers, gamers, video editors, and people who tend to use large amounts of data. File access speed and stability is also significantly affected by the disk buffer, usually called cache. The Western Digital HDD includes a 128 MB cache that keeps the last written data for their speedy reading.

Connecting the Western Digital HDD

If you want to mount the WD Purple 6TB in the device of your choice, it must be equipped with a 3.5" slot. All communication with the computer is done using the SATA III interface, boasting a standard speed of 6 Gbit/s. This technology is one of the most popular HDD data transfer solutions available and delivers a speed of 600 MB/s.