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Western Digital WD181PURP 18TB Purple Pro Surveillance HDD
Elevate Your Surveillance with Enterprise-Class StorageIntroducing the Western Digital 18TB WD Purple Pro Surveillance Hard Drive. Engineered for high-end AI-enabled recorders and video analytics appliances, this HDD delivers high performance, reliability, and workload capability for advanced vid...
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Overview
Elevate Your Surveillance with Enterprise-Class Storage
Introducing the Western Digital 18TB WD Purple Pro Surveillance Hard Drive. Engineered for high-end AI-enabled recorders and video analytics appliances, this HDD delivers high performance, reliability, and workload capability for advanced video solutions.
- Hard Drive: 18 TB Mechanical Hard Disk
- Brand: Western Digital
- Series: WD Purple Pro Surveillance Hard Drive
- Color: Purple
- Flash Memory Size: 18 TB
- Hard Drive Interface: Serial ATA
- Hard Drive Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
- Digital Storage Capacity: 18 TB
- Hard Disk Interface: Serial ATA
- Connectivity Technology: SATA
- Special Feature: Data Recovery Service
- Hard Disk Form Factor: 3.5 Inches
- Hard Disk Description: Mechanical Hard Disk
- Compatible Devices: Server, Storage System, Video Surveillance System
- Installation Type: Internal Hard Drive
- Color: Purple
Key Features
Engineered with advanced capabilities needed for high-end smart video solutions
High performance, reliability and workload capability for advanced AI-enabled recorders, video analytics appliances, deep-learning servers and cloud-based storage
Supports up to 550 TB/yr workload rate**.
Designed with tarnish-resistant components for harsh environments, and with additional robustness for multi-bay enclosures
Specifications
Capacity
18TB
Series
Purple Pro
Application
Surveillance, AI-enabled recorders, Video analytics, Deep-learning servers, Cloud storage
Workload Rate
Up to 550 TB/yr
Component Durability
Tarnish-resistant
Enclosure Suitability
Multi-bay enclosures
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What specific applications is the Western Digital Purple Pro HDD designed for?
The Western Digital Purple Pro HDD is engineered for high-end smart video solutions, including advanced AI-enabled recorders, video analytics appliances, deep-learning servers, and cloud-based storage.
What is the workload capacity of this 18TB surveillance HDD?
This drive supports a substantial workload rate of up to 550 TB/yr, making it suitable for continuous, data-intensive operations common in professional surveillance systems.
Is this hard drive built to withstand challenging environments?
Yes, the Western Digital Purple Pro HDD is designed with tarnish-resistant components to ensure durability in harsh environments and offers additional robustness for use in multi-bay enclosures.
How does this HDD contribute to smart video solutions?
It provides the high performance, reliability, and workload capability necessary for advanced AI-enabled systems to effectively process video analytics and support deep-learning functionalities.
Can this drive be used in a standard desktop PC?
While it could physically fit, the Western Digital Purple Pro is specifically optimized for demanding surveillance and AI applications; its advanced features might not be fully utilized in a general desktop environment.
Does the drive offer specific features for multi-bay storage systems?
Yes, it is designed with additional robustness, which is beneficial for maintaining stability and performance when integrated into multi-bay enclosures, common in surveillance setups.
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