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
- 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 |
Shipping and delivery Information
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The PuriLite Peace of Mind 30-day money back guarantee
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Sustainability & Ethical Sourcing
Sustainability & Ethical Sourcing
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.
