- Power-conserving WD AV-GP drives offer significant power savings and thermally optimized operation..
- This results in lower cost of ownership and unsurpassed reliability for PVR/DVR, IPTV boxes and media server manufacturers..
- 2TB capacity holds up to 400,000 digital photos, 500,000 MP3 files, and 240 hours of HD video..
- SilkStream Optimized for smooth, continuous digital video playback of up to twelve simultaneous HD streams..
- SilkStream is compatible with the ATA streaming command set so CE customers can use standard streaming management & error recovery options..
- 3 Year limited warranty..
- Ships in Certified Frustration-Free Packaging.
Product Description
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Power-conserving WD AV-GP hard drives are based on the WD
GreenPower Technology platform designed to deliver power savings
as the primary attribute. These SATA drive are equipped with
IntelliPower technology, fine-tuned balance of spin speed,
transfer rate, and caching algorithms designed to deliver both
significant power savings and solid performance. With power
reduction of up to 40 percent, they deliver cool and quiet
operation and reliability that is perfect for audio video
applications such as PVRs, DVRs, set-top boxes (STBs) as well as
surveillance video .
From the Manufacturer
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WD AV-GP Hard Drives – AV-class storage thermally optimized for
always-on, audio/video streaming environments.
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WD AV-GP hard drives with exclusive SilkStream technology deliver
smooth, continuous digital video and playback in
high-temperature, always-on audio/video environments. With 24x7
reliability and ultra-cool operation, these drives are perfect
for video surveillance systems, DVRs and media servers.
Exclusive SilkStream technology.
Optimized for smooth, continuous digital video playback of up to
twelve simultaneous HD streams.
24x7 reliability.
These drives are designed to last in high-temperature,
always-on, streaming digital audio/video environments such as
video surveillance systems, PVR/DVR and IPTV. Ultra-cool
operation.
WD AV-GP drives consume less power during operation which means
less heat and greater reliability in harsh read/write
environments.
Perfect video surveillance storage.
WD AV-GP drives enable digital video surveillance systems to
deliver a comprehensive range of features and capabilities such
as high resolution image quality, 24x7 streaming video from
multiple cameras, video archiving with ultra-fast data access and
smooth, on-demand video playback.
Ultimate performance for multimedia appliances.
With high capacity to store ultra-rich HD content and the
ability to capture multiple simultaneous video streams, WD AV-GP
is the clear choice for your media applications like set top
boxes, DVRs and digital signage.
SilkStream technology.
Optimized for smooth, continuous digital video playback of
multiple simultaneous HD streams. SilkStream is compatible with
the ATA streaming command set so CE customers can use standard
streaming management and error recovery options.
Ultra-cool for greater reliability.
With reduced power consumption, WD AV-GP drives are designed to
produce less heat which makes them more reliable for the high
demands of read/write environments.
Whisper quiet.
Noise levels have been minimized to less than one sone –
virtually below the threshold of human hearing. With WD AV-GP,
silence is golden.
Preemptive Wear Leveling (PWL).
The drive arm frequently sweeps across the disk to reduce uneven
wear on the drive surface common to audio/video streaming
applications.
WD-certified packaging.
All WD drives purchased from .com are shipped in WD-certified
hard drive packaging. It is designed and fully tested to provide
WD products with the highest of safety while in transit. With
WD-certified packaging, you can rest assured that your WD hard
drive will arrive safely, fully protected, in an
environmentally-friendly, non-descript, easy-open package.
Ideal for:
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* Always-on video surveillance systems for small businesses
* Managing multiple simultaneous audio/video streams
* Use in high-temperature, 24x7 video streaming environments
* DVRs, PVRs and media appliances needing cool, quiet operation
Features at a glance
* Exclusive SilkStream technology
* 24x7 reliability for always-on video streaming
* Reduced power consumption for ultra-cool operation
* Whisper quiet
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