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Western Digital WD Purple 2TB WD20PURX

WD20PURX
WD Purple2TBSATA-6G3.5"
$61.70/TB
$123.39
REFURBIn Stock
Price updated
Aug 4, 2026, 08:02 PM
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Quick Verdict

The Western Digital WD Purple 2TB WD20PURX is a 2TB SATA-6G enterprise drive at $61.70/TB - Verify recording technology before use in RAID. As a refurbished unit, run SMART diagnostics on arrival and verify power-on hours.

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Specifications

Capacity2TB
Form Factor3.5"
InterfaceSATA-6G
Recording Tech—
RPM—
Cache—
Sector Size—
Workload Rating—
Warranty—
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How it compares - 2TB SATA-6G
#1NetApp X306A-R5 2TB SATA 7200RPM
$22.50/TB
#2NetApp X306A-R5 2TB SATA 7200RPM
$22.50/TB
#3Dell 9CF6R 2TB SATA 3G Certified
$24.65/TB
#4Dell 9CF6R 2TB SATA 3G Certified
$24.65/TB
#5Seagate BarraCuda 2TB ST2000DM001
$34.50/TB

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Dell
9CF6R 2TB SATA 3G Certified
$24.65/TB
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Seagate
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Frequently Asked Questions

Check the recording technology before using in RAID. CMR is preferred over SMR for RAID arrays.

Warranty varies by seller. Check the Amazon listing for current warranty terms.

Compatible with any server, NAS or workstation with a SATA port. Works in Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS, UnRAID and all major NAS platforms.

Use Case Scenarios

🏠
Home & SMB NAS
Building a mid-range NAS for media, backups and file sharing.
~ Good fit
Verify CMR recording before using in RAID. Refurb units offer strong value for non-critical NAS.
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Backup Server / Veeam Target
Dedicated backup storage for Veeam, Commvault, or NetBackup.
✓ Excellent fit
2TB SATA drives are ideal for backup targets. SATA gives maximum $/TB for backup repositories.
🏗️
Virtualization Host Storage
VM images and snapshots on Proxmox, VMware or Hyper-V.
~ Good fit
Suitable for VM storage where workloads are not IOPS-intensive. SATA is fine for single-host VM storage. Consider NVMe cache for latency-sensitive VMs.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Maintenance Checklist

On installCheck SMART baseline on arrival
Run smartctl -a /dev/sdX and record: Reallocated_Sector_Ct, Power_On_Hours, Spin_Retry_Count. Critical for refurb drives — refuse any with reallocated sectors > 0.
MonthlyRun SMART short self-test
smartctl -t short /dev/sdX — takes 1-2 minutes, catches most developing issues. Schedule during off-peak.
QuarterlyRun SMART long self-test
smartctl -t long /dev/sdX — full surface scan, takes 1 hours for 2TB. Any test failure is grounds for immediate replacement.
QuarterlyCheck RAID array health
Verify no degraded drives. A degraded array with no hot spare is one failure from data loss. Check mdstat or controller UI.
AnnuallyVerify drive firmware version
Check Western Digital support site for firmware updates. Some versions have known bugs affecting integrity.
Every 3-5 yearsPlan proactive replacement
Enterprise HDDs have higher failure rates after year 4-5. At 2TB per drive, budget for replacements before failures occur.

Troubleshooting Guide

Cause: Loose SATA data or power cable, failed port, or drive not spinning up.
Fix: Reseat both cables. Try a different port. Listen for spin-up sound. Test with a known-good cable.