The WD WD181PURP Purple Pro 18TB SATA Hard Drive is 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. This drive features 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. The WD WD181PURP Purple Pro drive also features enterprise-class performance, data integrity and drive reliability, especially in larger-scale systems and enclosures where operational vibration is present.

Hard Drive Vital Statistics

• Model Number: WD181PURP
• Capacity: 18TB
• Speed: 7200RPM
• Cache: 512MB
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Form factor: 3.5 inch

Empower your smart video solution

With WD WD181PURP 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 WD181PURP Purple Pro smart video storage.

Western Digital’s exclusive AllFrame AI technology

This WD WD181PURP Purple Pro drive is 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. The WD WD181PURP Purple Pro drive is optimised 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

The WD WD181PURP Purple Pro drive features 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 optimisations and enhanced durability and reliability make WD WD181PURP Purple Pro smart video storage ideal for all analytics servers, whether processing video streamed directly from cameras or large-scale captured video data sets.

Reliable operation in high-performance smart video solutions

The WD WD181PURP Purple Pro drive is engineered for advanced smart video solutions that operate 24/7. With tarnish resistant components and full multi-bay support, this drive delivers 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 a trusted high-capacity 18TB hard drive for the massive storage needs of AI-driven smart video and deep learning analytics.

Proactive storage management with WDDA

Western Digital Device Analytics (WDDA) provides a wealth of storage device parametric operational and diagnostic data compatible systems; algorithms interpret the data and direct the system to alert system administrators of specific recommended actions to address potential issues. WDDA is intended to empower OEMs, system integrators, and IT professionals to better monitor and proactively manage supported storage devices to maintain optimal operation.

Standard Warranty: 5-Years