WD Purple Pro: Unraveling the pinnacle of CCTV excellence

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Video surveillance is more prevalent than ever. From commercial and residential properties to efficient retail management and better driving, many new and interesting use cases have emerged, underlining the importance of smart video. Moreover, the availability of a variety of cameras, which ranges from easy-to-install security cameras to hi-tech AI-infused ones, has boosted growth in the Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV) market.

A study by 6Wresearch shows that the video surveillance market in the UAE will grow at a CAGR of 8.48 per cent between 2024 to 2030.  The growth is attributed to various factors such as rising safety concerns, the need for real-time surveillance and the growth of construction activities.

Furthermore, the demand for technological advancements and innovations, supported by government initiatives to enhance security for residents is also fueling this growth. Capacity is one of the important components when choosing a CCTV recording storage option.

Here are some of the top features that CCTV storage solutions must have.

Large storage capacity

Since CCTV runs and captures video footage in a 24/7 environment, it is important to invest in high-capacity storage solutions, whether it is an on-camera microSDTM card or a hard disk drive (HDD) to store the footage for future viewing.

Low-capacity storage compact discs may be less expensive, but they won’t allow users to see previously recorded videos on them. Furthermore, deploying low-capacity storage solutions will defeat the purpose of having a video surveillance system, since these will not record the footage for an extended period in high resolution.

The storage requirement will differ depending on the number of cameras, their resolutions, and how many days the footage will be stored. The WD Purple Pro Smart Video HDD from Western Digital is an ideal storage companion for CCTV setup and comes with up to 22TB of storage capacity. For on-camera storage, the WD Purple SC QD101 Ultra Endurance microSD Card from Western Digital comes with up to 1TB of storage capacity.

Endurance

The reliability of the storage solution is crucial for ensuring continuous recording and storing of CCTV footage. Higher endurance is crucial for CCTV storage solutions since the CCTV security systems cameras in the UAE work in extreme weather conditions.

Similarly, due to the placement, it can be difficult to run regular maintenance. By selecting a storage solution with higher endurance, storage can withstand extreme weather conditions and operate for longer periods, reducing downtime and maintenance costs.

Retail-grade microSD cards lack the endurance specifications needed for smart videos. WD Purple microSD cards are specially designed for CCTV setups, as these offer the right robustness, performance, endurance, reliability, and features for an always-on environment.

Performance

Not all storage solutions are designed or capable of maintaining an elevated level of performance in the long run in an always-on environment. Therefore, it is important to choose storage that is designed to handle smart video 24/7 workloads.

The storage device for a CCTV system should be able to record, store and re-play videos non-stop from multiple feeds, or streams. All WD Purple Pro drives are equipped with AllFrame AI technology, which not only improves ATA streaming to help reduce frame loss and improve overall video playback but supports up to 32 AI streams for deep learning analytics within the system.

The use of smart videos will continue to gain traction across various sectors.  It is important to use specialised storage choosing smart video storage solutions to get the best out of a CCTV setup.