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Western Digital Purple Pro WD181PURP 18 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600) - Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) Method - Server, Video Surveillance System, Storage System Device Supported - 7200rpm - 550 TB TBW - 5 Year Warranty

Western Digital Purple Pro WD181PURP 18 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600) - Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) Method - Server, Video Surveillance System, Storage System Device Supported - 7200rpm - 550 TB TBW - 5 Year Warranty

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Western Digital Purple Pro WD181PURP 18 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600) - Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) Method - Server, Video Surveillance System, Storage System Device Supported - 7200rpm - 550 TB TBW - 5 Year Warranty

Storage for advanced smart video solutions

WD Purple? Pro drives are designed for new generations of high-end AI-enabled recorders, video analytics appliances, deep-learning servers and cloud solutions that can benefit from high-capacity storage with high performance and additional workload capability. WD Purple Pro drives feature AllFrame? AI technology, which helps reduce frame loss, improve overall video playback, and not only enables recording of multiple streams per camera but also supports up to 32 AI streams per drive for deep learning analytics within the system. WD Purple Pro drives also feature enterprise-class performance, data integrity and drive reliability, especially in larger-scale systems and enclosures where operational vibration is present

Empower your smart video solution.

Western Digital is a worldwide leader in the hard drive industry. With WD Purple? Pro smart video storage, you have a drive engineered for high performance, durability and workload capability for advanced always-on AI-enabled smart video recorders, appliances, and servers. Efficiently and effectively extract value and insights from streamed and stored video, and help deliver a smarter world with advanced WD Purple Pro smart video storage.

Western Digital's exclusive AllFrame? AI technology

All WD Purple? Pro drives are equipped with AllFrame AI technology, which not only improves ATA streaming to help reduce frame loss and improve overall video playback, but supports up to 32 AI streams for Deep Learning analytics within the system.

Multiple Cameras, Multiple Streams

Modern recorders now support multiple video streams per camera. WD Purple? Pro drives are optimized to support up to 64 HD single-stream cameras12, and can also sup-port the latest smart cameras that transmit multiple streams. With this flexibility, you can upgrade or scale your security or smart video solution in the future.

Advanced workload capability for advanced systems

WD Purple? Pro drives feature a workload rating up to 550TB/year to support the heavy video data capture and analysis found in advanced AI-enabled recorders, video analytics appliances, deep learning analytics servers and cloud-based storage. The combination of streaming optimizations and enhanced durability and reliability make WD Purple Pro smart video storage ideal for all analytics servers, whether processing video streamed directly from cameras or large-scale captured video data sets

Designed for reliable operation in advanced high-performance smart video solutions

With an MTBF of up to 2.5 million hours (12TB, 14TB and 18TB), WD Purple? Pro drives are engineered for advanced smart video solutions that operate 24/7. With tarnish-resistant components and full multi-bay support, WD Purple Pro drives deliver reliable operation in large scale surveillance systems even in harsh environments.

Field-proven high capacity

Now on its 6th generation, field-proven HelioSeal? technology delivers trusted high-capacity WD Purple? Pro hard drives (12TB, 14TB and 18TB³) for the massive storage needs of AI-driven smart video and deep learning analytics

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, including RAID and JBOD configurations.
  • Supports up to 550 TB/yr workload rate.
  • Designed with tarnish-resistant components for harsh environments, and with additional robustness for multi-bay enclosures
Wireless LAN No
Limited Warranty 5 Year
Drive Interface SATA
Drive Interface Standard SATA/600
Storage Capacity 18 TB
Recording Technology Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR)
Buffer 512 MB
Spindle Speed (rpm) 7200
Endurance (TBW) 550 TB
Weight (Approximate) 690 g
Drive Type Internal
Durability Tarnish Resistant
Form Factor 3.5"
Length 5.79" (147 mm)
Height 1.03" (26.10 mm)
Width 4" (101.60 mm)
Device Supported Video Surveillance System
Server
Storage System
Environmentally Friendly Yes
Environmental Certification RoHS
Product Type Hard Drive
Manufacturer Part Number WD181PURP
Manufacturer Website Address http://www.wdc.com
Manufacturer Western Digital Corporation
Product Model WD181PURP
Product Name Purple Pro WD181PURP Hard Drive
Product Line Purple Pro
Brand Name Western Digital

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Estimated delivery times range from same day to 2 weeks, depending on your location, the product ordered and stock availability. External factors such as courier network disruptions can also impact delivery timelines. PuriLite strives to ship your purchase in the shortest possible time using industry standard courier services.

For any questions related to shipping and delivery, please call +1-647-254-9757, email us at info@purilite.ca or chat with us by clicking on the chat icon at the bottom right of this page.

The PuriLite Peace of Mind 30-day money back guarantee

Enjoy our peace of mind 30-day money back guarantee on all products. If you are not satisfied with any of our products, your item is eligible for return within 30 days of purchase, subject to the terms & conditions below.

1. Goods must be returned in new & unused conditions with all original packaging. Do not write or put stickers on original packaging.
2. Any shipping charges incurred by Purilite to ship the product to your destination and returns from your location to our warehouse, in case of refused shipments, are non-refundable.
3. Depending on the product purchased, the client will be responsible for shipping product back to our warehouses.
4. Restocking fees map apply once inspected at our warehouse. All credits are subject to final inspection of good upon arrival at our destination.
5. Defective products are eligible for return.

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Shop with confidence knowing that your purchase is protected, and your peace of mind is our commitment. Thank you for choosing PuriLite!

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At PuriLite, we believe innovation should go hand-in-hand with responsibility. That’s why we’re committed to creating products that not only perform well but are also thoughtfully made with the planet and people in mind.

♻️ Sustainable Practices

  • We prioritize durable materials that extend the product life cycle and reduce waste.
  • Where possible, our packaging is made from recyclable or minimal-waste materials, helping to reduce environmental impact.
  • Many of our electronic products are designed with energy efficiency in mind to minimize power consumption.

🤝 Ethical Sourcing

  • We partner with manufacturers who fillow fair labor practices, ensuring safe working conditions and fair wages for their workers.
  • All suppliers are carefully vetted for compliance with environmental and ethical standards.
  • We avoid the use of materials from conflict zones and work to reduce the environmental footprint across our supply chain.

🌍 Our Ongoing Commitment

We're actively exploring new ways to improve—from using eco-certified components to optimizing our logistics for a lower carbon footprint. Every small step counts, and we’re committed to doing our part in building a more sustainable future.

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Western Digital Purple Pro WD181PURP 18 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600) - Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) Method - Server, Video Surveillance System, Storage System Device Supported - 7200rpm - 550 TB TBW - 5 Year Warranty - PuriLite
Western Digital Purple Pro WD181PURP 18 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600) - Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) Method - Server, Video Surveillance System, Storage System Device Supported - 7200rpm - 550 TB TBW - 5 Year WarrantyPL5-WD181PURP-130A5L-0718037889481-EN
Western Digital Purple Pro WD181PURP 18 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600) - Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) Method - Server, Video Surveillance System, Storage System Device Supported - 7200rpm - 550 TB TBW - 5 Year WarrantyPL5-WD181PURP-130A5L-0718037889481-EN
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