{"product_id":"western-digital-surveillance-8tb-3-5in-sata-hard-drive","title":"Western Digital Surveillance 8TB 3.5in SATA Hard Drive","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #dc2626;\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e\"8TB means I can set it and not worry about storage for months at a time.\" Riaan S., Cape Town\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExtended Retention Storage for High-Resolution Multi-Camera Systems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Western Digital Purple 8TB gives you the capacity to store months of high-definition footage across a full camera array. Built for continuous 24\/7 operation in DVR and NVR environments, it's the ideal choice for installers and site managers who need long retention without compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Hard Drive Stands Out\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8TB Capacity for Long Retention\u003c\/strong\u003e: Record weeks or months of HD footage before overwriting - essential for compliance-driven installations and high-security sites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurveillance-Grade Endurance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Rated for 24\/7 continuous write operation - the workload that kills standard desktop drives prematurely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAllFrame Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e: WD's purpose-built firmware minimises video frame errors and pixelation, keeping your recordings clean and usable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8TB capacity for extended multi-camera footage retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5-inch SATA interface - universal DVR\/NVR compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports up to 64 simultaneous HD camera streams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotational vibration compensation for use in multi-drive bays\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWestern Digital Purple surveillance platform with 3-year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're installing a 16-camera business system or managing a mixed residential and commercial setup, 8TB means you stop thinking about storage and focus on security. Pair it with a Hikvision NVR for a seamless, high-performance recording solution that runs unattended for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"display: inline-block; vertical-align: -2px; margin-right: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 2L3 7v5c0 5.25 3.75 10.05 9 11.25 5.25-1.2 9-6 9-11.25V7L12 2z\" stroke=\"#1d4ed8\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"9 12 11 14 15 10\" stroke=\"#1d4ed8\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Guarantee\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWestern Digital Purple drives carry a 3-year manufacturer's warranty. If anything arrives faulty or fails under normal use, we'll manage the replacement process for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"display: inline-block; vertical-align: -2px; margin-right: 5px;\"\u003e\u003crect x=\"1\" y=\"3\" width=\"15\" height=\"13\" stroke=\"#1d4ed8\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/rect\u003e\u003cpolygon points=\"16 8 20 8 23 11 23 16 16 16 16 8\" stroke=\"#1d4ed8\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/polygon\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"5.5\" cy=\"18.5\" r=\"2.5\" stroke=\"#1d4ed8\" stroke-width=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"18.5\" cy=\"18.5\" r=\"2.5\" stroke=\"#1d4ed8\" stroke-width=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Delivery\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNationwide delivery via courier. Orders dispatch within 1–2 business days and arrive within 3–5 business days. Tracking is sent as soon as your order ships. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/shipping\"\u003eView Shipping Rates →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"display: inline-block; vertical-align: -2px; margin-right: 5px;\"\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"1 4 1 10 7 10\" stroke=\"#1d4ed8\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpolyline points=\"23 20 23 14 17 14\" stroke=\"#1d4ed8\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/polyline\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M20.49 9A9 9 0 0 0 5.64 5.64L1 10m22 4l-4.64 4.36A9 9 0 0 1 3.51 15\" stroke=\"#1d4ed8\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e Returns \u0026amp; Warranty\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSealed, unused items may be returned within 7 days of delivery. Contact support@apextradedynamics.co.za to initiate a claim. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/returns-policy\"\u003eFull Returns Policy →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003csvg width=\"16\" height=\"16\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" style=\"display: inline-block; vertical-align: -2px; margin-right: 5px;\"\u003e\u003ccircle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\" stroke=\"#1d4ed8\" stroke-width=\"2\"\u003e\u003c\/circle\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M9.09 9a3 3 0 0 1 5.83 1c0 2-3 3-3 3\" stroke=\"#1d4ed8\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003cline x1=\"12\" y1=\"17\" x2=\"12.01\" y2=\"17\" stroke=\"#1d4ed8\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/line\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e FAQ\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many cameras and days does 8TB support?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 1080p 15fps with standard compression, 8TB can support 8 cameras for approximately 30 days, or 16 cameras for approximately 14 days of continuous recording.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use two drives in a dual-bay NVR?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes - if your NVR supports RAID or dual drives, two WD Purple drives can be run together for either redundancy or expanded capacity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes WD Purple work with Hikvision NVRs out of the box?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the drive will be detected and formatted automatically by Hikvision NVRs upon first boot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/faq\"\u003eView all FAQs →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikvision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":61893542674802,"sku":"HDD-WD-8TB_C","price":9305.69,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0976\/5080\/3058\/files\/wd-purple-surveillance-hard-drive-8tb.png.wdthumb.1280.1280_0a95763c-92c8-40f3-b137-3a16936bc2a8.webp?v=1780346201","url":"https:\/\/www.apextradedynamics.co.za\/products\/western-digital-surveillance-8tb-3-5in-sata-hard-drive","provider":"Apex Trade Dynamics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}