• Up to 26 TB capacity
• Enterprise-class reliability and performance
• 5-year limited warranty
• 550 TB per year workload rating
• Up to 2.5 million hours mean time between failures
• Innovative AllFrame AI technology helps reduce dropped frames
• Western Digital Device Analytics proactive health management
| Capacity | 18TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-Inch |
| Connector | SATA |
| Interface | SATA |
| Transfer Rate | up to 272MB/s |
| Disk Speed (RPM) | 7200 RPM |
| Recording Technology | CMR |
| Cache Size | 512MB |
| Warranty | 5-Year Limited Warranty |
| Dimensions (L x W x H) | 147mm x 101.6mm x 26.1mm |
| Weight | 690gms |
| Model Number | WD181PURP |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 65°C |
| Non-Operating Temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| Certifications | BSMI, ICES-003/NMB-003, CE, FCC, KC, Maghreb, RCM, UKCA, VCCI, CB-Scheme, TUV, UL |
This is a high-capacity surveillance hard disk drive designed for 24/7 operation in advanced Network Video Recorder systems. The 18TB WD Purple model combines a 7200 RPM spindle speed with a SATA III interface, achieving a sustained transfer rate of up to 272MB/s for handling multiple high-resolution video streams. It uses reliable Conventional Magnetic Recording technology and is equipped with 512MB of cache for improved performance. Engineered for surveillance workloads, it features AllFrame technology to reduce video frame loss and is optimized for compatibility with AI-enabled analytics. It operates within a temperature range of 0°C to 65°C. The drive is backed by a 5-year limited warranty and holds major international certifications, including CE, FCC, and UL.