Description
Western Digital WD Purple Pro WD181PURP 18TB 3.5-Inch SATA 6Gb/s 7200RPM Surveillance Hard Drive
18TB 7200RPM Surveillance HDD – WD Purple Pro Series
The WD Purple Pro WD181PURP is an 18TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive engineered for advanced video surveillance systems and AI-enabled recorders. Designed for high-end smart video solutions, it delivers enterprise-class performance, high workload capability, and enhanced reliability for 24×7 continuous operation.
Built specifically for modern surveillance environments, WD Purple Pro drives support heavy data streams, video analytics, and deep-learning workloads.
Built for Advanced Surveillance & AI Systems
Optimized for:
AI-enabled NVRs and DVRs
Video analytics appliances
Deep-learning servers
Cloud-based video storage platforms
Large-scale surveillance systems
Key Features
18TB Storage Capacity
3.5-Inch Form Factor
SATA Interface (6Gb/s)
7200 RPM Spindle Speed
512MB Cache
Supports up to 550TB per Year Workload
AllFrame AI Technology
Designed for Multi-Bay Enclosures
Enhanced Vibration Protection
Tarnish-Resistant Components
5-Year Limited Warranty
High Workload & AI-Optimized Performance
Rated for workloads up to 550TB per year, the WD Purple Pro is designed to handle the intensive write operations typical in surveillance environments.
AllFrame AI technology helps reduce frame loss, improve video playback quality, and support multiple video streams per camera. It can support up to 32 AI streams per drive for deep-learning analytics within compatible systems.
Enterprise-Class Reliability for Harsh Environments
WD Purple Pro drives include enhanced vibration tolerance for multi-bay systems and tarnish-resistant components for operation in harsher environmental conditions. This ensures long-term durability in large-scale installations.
Compatible Systems
Servers
Storage systems
Video surveillance systems
Windows and Linux-based NVR platforms
Technical Specifications
Brand: WD
Series: WD Purple Pro Surveillance Hard Drive
Model: WD181PURP
Capacity: 18TB
Form Factor: 3.5-Inch
Interface: SATA (6Gb/s)
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Cache: 512MB
Workload Rating: Up to 550TB/Year
Drive Type: Mechanical Hard Disk Drive (HDD)
Installation Type: Internal
Color: Purple
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