WD Purple 12TB

The WD Purple 12TB hard disk is one of the high load internal HDDs for monitoring systems with non-stop operation. 3.5" HDDs are designed mainly for desktop computers and data centres. One of the crucial characteristics is obviously the number of revolutions per minute (RPM). The 7200 RPM RPM provides improved system performance and faster data transfer. The hard disk provides a storage capacity of 12000 GB. The device uses a 256 MB memory cache. The data transfer between the Western Digital hard disk and other hardware is takes place using the SATA III interface.

WD Purple 12TB HDD Key Features

• Read speed up to 245 MB/s and write speed up to 245 MB/s
• 256 MB memory cache
• Western Digital 3.5" format disk for ordinary drive bays
• Typically, the power consumption of the hard drive is 6,6 W, while in stand-by mode it makes 0.6 W
• It communicates with a PC or other devices using the SATA III interface
• HDDs don't have much resistance against physical shocks, but it's also the most cost-effective storage solution available
• Improved data recording thanks to Advanced Format technology

Other HDD Features

The HDD boasts a unique design. Inside the hard drive there is a mechanism that utilises moving platters, complete with hard disk heads that read and write the data. These mechanical parts are admittedly more sensitive to shocks, but on the upside, this design also delivers its amazing price/capacity ratio. The key parameter that determines the speed of a platter hard disk is the number of rotations per minute (RPM). With the WD Purple 12TB, you get 7200 RPM revolutions per minute. It's a great model for more demanding users, for example video editors, graphic artists, people who play PC games, and everybody else who deal with large amounts of data. Data transmission and stability is also determined by the disk buffer, usually called cache. The Western Digital hard disk includes a 256 MB cache that stores the last used data for their prompt retrieval and reading.

Connecting the Western Digital Hard Disk

If you want to install the WD Purple 12TB in your laptop or other device, it must have a 3.5" slot. The communication between the HDD and PC happens through the SATA III interface with a speed of 3 Gbit/s. The technology ranks among the best HDD data transfer options available and delivers a speed of 600 MB/s.