Western Digital WD Purple Pro WD181PURP-20PK 18TB Internal Surveillance Hard Drives, 3.5-Inch SATA

WD Purple Pro WD181PURP 18 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600) - Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) Method

Advanced storage for AI-enabled smart video solutions

Western Digital WD Purple Pro WD181PURP hard drives are engineered for high-end, always-on surveillance systems, AI-enabled video recorders, video analytics appliances, deep-learning servers, and cloud-based storage. This 20-pack provides 18TB drives designed to handle demanding video capture, playback, and analytics workloads in advanced security and smart video environments. Each internal 3.5-inch SATA drive uses conventional magnetic recording (CMR) technology and supports enterprise-class performance, data integrity, and reliability.

AllFrame AI technology for advanced analytics

WD Purple Pro drives feature Western Digital AllFrame AI technology, which optimizes ATA streaming to help reduce frame loss and improve overall video playback. The drives support multiple streams per camera and up to 32 AI streams per drive for deep-learning analytics within the system. They are optimized to support up to 64 high-definition single-stream cameras while also accommodating modern smart cameras that transmit multiple video streams, providing flexibility for future system expansion.

Built for demanding, multi-bay systems

The WD181PURP supports a workload rating of up to 550TB per year, making it suitable for continuous video data capture, processing, and analysis. Tarnish-resistant components and added robustness for multi-bay enclosures help support dependable operation in larger surveillance systems and environments where operational vibration may be present. With an MTBF of up to 2.5 million hours for applicable capacities, WD Purple Pro storage is designed for reliable 24/7 operation. HelioSeal technology enables high-capacity storage for AI-driven smart video and deep-learning applications.

Features:

• Engineered for high-end AI-enabled video recorders, analytics appliances, deep-learning servers, and cloud storage
• AllFrame AI technology helps reduce frame loss, improve playback, and support up to 32 AI streams per drive
• Supports up to 64 HD single-stream cameras and multiple streams from compatible smart cameras
• Up to 550TB per year workload rating for demanding video capture and analytics applications
• Tarnish-resistant components and enhanced multi-bay support for reliable operation in advanced surveillance systems
• Suitable for RAID and JBOD configurations
• 18TB internal 3.5-inch SATA hard drive using CMR recording technology
• Packaged as a 20-drive set for large-scale smart video deployments