Description

WD Purple Pro WD181PURP 18 TB Hard Drive – 3.5″ Internal – SATA (SATA/600) – Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) Method – Server
Video Surveillance System
Storage System
Video Recorder Device Supported – 7200rpm – 550 TB TBW – 20 Pack 3.5LP

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 cameras
and can also support 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 18TB) for the massive storage needs of AI-driven smart video and deep learning analytics

Product Type:Hard Drive
Buffer:512 MB
Device Supported:Server|Video Recorder|Storage System|Video Surveillance System
Storage Capacity:18 TB
Drive Type:Internal
Form Factor:3.5″
Wireless LAN:No
Product Family:Purple Pro
Drive Interface:SATA
Drive Interface Standard:SATA/600
Spindle Speed (rpm):7200
Endurance (TBW):550 TB
Manufacturer Part Number:WD181PURP-20PK
Manufacturer Website Address:http://www.wdc.com
Packaged Quantity:20
Manufacturer:Western Digital Corporation
Product Model:WD181PURP
Product Name:Purple Pro WD181PURP Hard Drive
Product Line:Purple Pro
Country of Origin:Thailand
Environmentally Friendly:Yes
Environmental Certification:RoHS
Weight (Approximate):1.52 lb
Durability:Tarnish Resistant
Length:5.8″
Height:1″
Width:4″
Recording Technology:Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR)