Desktop drives vs. surveillance-class storage WD violet surveillance-class storage has been tested to be compatible in a wide-range of security systems. These drives are designed to replace standard desktop drives that were not designed for the harsh 24/7 always-on, high-definition surveillance environment. Desktop drives are built to run for only short intervals & are not engineered to withstand high-temperature fluctuations & equipment vibrations found in a typical surveillance application. Surveillance storage for peace-of-mind Whether you’re protecting your personal assets & loved ones or monitoring the business you worked hard to build, you can rely on surveillance-class storage built by one of the largest hard drive manufacturers in the world. WD violet Surveillance Hard Drives are designed for high temperature, always-on, surveillance security systems to ensure reliability & quality video play back when you need it most. Experience the security of knowing you’re using a surveillance–class drive designed by a leader in the hard drive industry. Improve performance with All Frame WD violet surveillance-class hard drives are equipped with All Frame technology which works with ATA streaming to reduce frame loss, improve playback & increases the number of drive bays supported. All Frame reduces video interruptions that commonly occur when desktop hard drives are incorrectly used as storage in security systems. Missed frames & lost footage is a serious problem when an event occurs & surveillance footage needs to be retrieved. WD violet with All Frame provides the confidence you should expect when it’s time to play back & review critical surveillance footage. Engineered for compatibility WD violet surveillance hard drives are built for compatibility with industry-leading chassis & chip set manufacturers for seamless integration into your new or existing video surveillance system. Optimized performance for up to 32 HD cameras WD violet hard drives are optimized to support up to 32 high-definition surveillance cameras, giving you the flexibility to upgrade & expand your security system in the future. Lower power consumption Low power consumption is crucial in high-temperature always-on surveillance environments. With exclusive Intelli Seek™ technology, WD violet drives calculate the optimum seek speeds which lowers power consumption, noise & vibration that can damage & cause drives to wear out more quickly. When you invest in a premium surveillance-class drive you worry less while enjoying the benefits over a longer period of time.