Exclusive SilkStream™ technology.
Optimized for smooth, continuous digital video playback of multiple simultaneous HD streams. SilkStream is compatible with the ATA command set for faster error recovery times.

24x7 reliability.
These drives are designed to last in high-temperature, always-on, digital audio/video environments such as video surveillance systems, PVR 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.

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.

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.

Advanced Format Technology (AF).
Technology being adopted by WD and other drive manufacturers as one of multiple ways to continue growing hard drive capacities. AF is a more efficient media format that enables increased areal densities. 
(EURS models only)

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.

^{* A sone is a subjective unit of loudness as perceived by a person with normal hearing.}