WD181PURP

WD181PURP: Advanced Storage for Smart Video Solutions

WD Purple Pro drives are designed for advanced AI-enabled recorders, video analytics servers and deep learning solutions requiring additional capacity, performance and workload capability.

Purpose-built storage for your smart video solution

The WD Purple™ Pro HDD (featuring OptiNAND™ and Helium technology in the 18TB model) delivers big capacity in an enterprise-class drive for video analytics servers, AI, and deep learning systems to enable data-driven outcomes.

Western Digital's exclusive AllFrame™ AI technology

AllFrame AI technology supports up to 32 AI streams for deep learning analytics within the system while reducing frame drops.

Multiple cameras, multiple streams

WD Purple™ Pro drives are optimized to handle up to 64 single-stream HD cameras in addition to 32 concurrent AI streams. This flexibility allows you to easily upgrade and scale your smart video solution to meet your changing needs.

Advanced workload capability for advanced systems

These reliable drives are built with a workload rating up to 550TB/year to keep up with the 24/7 data capture and analysis demands of advanced AI-enabled recorders, video analytics appliances, and deep learning analytics servers.

Designed for reliable operation

Engineered with an MTBF of up to 2.5 million hours (incorporating RV sensors) and backed with a 5-year limited warranty, the WD Purple™ Pro HDD also features tarnish-resistant components and full multi-bay support for dependable operation in large-scale surveillance systems.

Proactive storage management with WDDA™

Western Digital Device Analytics™ (WDDA) provides drive health management features for compatible recorders and video management systems.