Western Digital WD Purple Pro WD260PURP 26TB Internal Surveillance Hard Drive

WD Purple Pro WD260PURP 26 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SATA - Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) Method

Advanced Storage for AI-Enabled Video Systems

The Western Digital WD Purple Pro WD260PURP is a high-capacity internal hard drive engineered for advanced surveillance and smart video applications. With 26TB of storage, this 3.5-inch drive is designed for AI-enabled recorders, video analytics appliances, deep-learning servers, and cloud-based storage environments that require dependable capacity and sustained performance. It supports RAID and JBOD configurations, making it suitable for scalable enterprise and commercial surveillance systems.

Optimized for Multiple Video Streams

WD Purple Pro storage features Western Digital AllFrame AI technology, which supports up to 32 concurrent AI streams for deep-learning analytics while helping reduce frame drops. The WD260PURP can also handle up to 64 single-stream HD cameras in addition to those AI streams, giving system integrators flexibility when deploying or expanding video surveillance networks. OptiNAND technology further supports the drive’s high-capacity design for data-intensive video workloads.

Built for Continuous Operation

Designed for 24/7 recording, analysis, and data capture, the WD Purple Pro WD260PURP supports a workload rating of up to 550TB per year. Tarnish-resistant components help protect against harsh operating conditions, while the drive’s multi-bay support adds robustness for larger storage enclosures. An MTBF of up to 2.5 million hours and a 5-year limited warranty provide additional support for demanding professional deployments.

Proactive Drive Health Management

Western Digital Device Analytics (WDDA) provides drive health monitoring features for compatible recorders and video management systems, helping administrators manage storage proactively. The WD260PURP combines enterprise-class durability, surveillance-focused features, and substantial capacity for organizations building advanced camera recording, analytics, and deep-learning infrastructure.

Features:

• Engineered for advanced AI-enabled recorders, video analytics appliances, deep-learning servers, and cloud-based storage, including RAID and JBOD
• Supports up to 32 concurrent AI streams and up to 64 single-stream HD cameras
• AllFrame AI technology helps reduce frame drops during video analytics workloads
• OptiNAND technology supports the high-capacity 26TB design
• Supports workloads of up to 550TB per year for continuous 24/7 operation
• Tarnish-resistant components and multi-bay support enhance durability in demanding environments
• Up to 2.5 million hours MTBF with a 5-year limited warranty
• WDDA technology provides drive health management features for compatible systems