Western Digital 18TB WD Purple Pro Internal Surveillance HDD - SATA 6Gb/s 512MB Cache 3.5" - WD181PURP

Western Digital 18TB WD Purple Pro Internal Surveillance HDD - SATA 6Gb/s 512MB Cache 3.5" - WD181PURP

Q: Can it be installed vertical instead of horizontal inside my lorex nvr?

I don't see any reason why not. Mine is installed in a Lorex NVR, but as I recall, it mounts horizontally.

Q: Will this work in a Desktop Computer ?

I had a bunch of issues with this in my desktop... I ended up sending it back and getting two of these Seagate FireCuda HDD 8TB Internal Hard Drive HDD - 3.5 Inch CMR SATA 6Gb/s 7200RPM 256MB Cache 300TB/year with Rescue Services (ST8000DX001)

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Digital Storage Capacity
18 TB
Hard Disk Interface
Serial ATA
Connectivity Technology
SATA
Brand
Digital)
Special Feature
Data Recovery
Hard Disk Form Factor
3.5 Inches

⚡7200 RPM high-speed rotation

💾18TB massive capacity

🧠Supports 32 AI streams

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Description

🎥 Unlock AI-powered surveillance with unstoppable storage power!

WORKLOAD TOUGHNESS - Handles up to 550TB/year workload—perfect for nonstop surveillance demands.
7200 RPM PERFORMANCE - Smooth, high-speed data access for real-time video analytics.
MASSIVE 18 TB STORAGE - Store and analyze vast surveillance data effortlessly.
AI OPTIMIZED STREAMING - Supports up to 32 AI streams for cutting-edge deep learning insights.
ENTERPRISE GRADE RELIABILITY - Built with anti-tarnish tech and vibration resistance for multi-bay setups.

The Western Digital 18TB WD Purple Pro is a 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s internal hard drive engineered for high-end AI-enabled surveillance systems. Featuring 7200 RPM speed, 512MB cache, and AllFrame AI technology, it supports up to 32 AI video streams and a hefty 550TB/year workload rate. Designed with anti-tarnish components and vibration resistance, it ensures enterprise-class reliability in multi-bay enclosures and extreme environments.

Specifications

Brand	ウエスタンデジタル(Western Digital)
Manufacturer	Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
Series	WD Purple Pro Surveillance Hard Drive
Product Dimensions	14.7 x 10.16 x 2.61 cm; 793.79 g
Batteries	1 AAAA batteries required.
Item model number	WD181PURP-SPB6HY0
Color	purple
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Item dimensions W x H	14.7 x 10.2 x 2.6 cm
Memory Clock Speed	2
Hard Drive Size	18 TB
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk
Hard Drive Interface	Serial ATA
Hard Disk Rotational Speed	7200 RPM
Wattage	3600
Are Batteries Included	No
Lithium Battery Energy Content	2 Kilowatt Hours
Lithium Battery Packaging	Batteries packed with equipment
Lithium Battery Weight	2 Grams
Number Of Lithium Ion Cells	5
Nombre de cellules Lithium-Métal	5
Item Weight	794 g

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