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product_id: 727680162
title: "Western Digital 18TB WD Purple Pro Surveillance Internal Hard Drive - SATA 6Gb/s 512MB Cache 3.5\" - WD181PURP"
brand: "western digital"
price: "₨16637"
currency: SCR
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.sc/products/727680162-western-digital-18tb-wd-purple-pro-surveillance-internal-hard-drive
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# 7200 RPM high-speed rotation 18TB massive capacity Supports 32 AI streams Western Digital 18TB WD Purple Pro Surveillance Internal Hard Drive - SATA 6Gb/s 512MB Cache 3.5" - WD181PURP

**Brand:** western digital
**Price:** ₨16637
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎥 Elevate your surveillance game with pro-level storage power!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Western Digital 18TB WD Purple Pro Surveillance Internal Hard Drive - SATA 6Gb/s 512MB Cache 3.5" - WD181PURP by western digital
- **How much does it cost?** ₨16637 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sc](https://www.desertcart.sc/products/727680162-western-digital-18tb-wd-purple-pro-surveillance-internal-hard-drive)

## Best For

- western digital enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted western digital brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Massive 18TB Storage:** Store endless high-res surveillance footage without compromise.
- • **SATA 6Gb/s Interface:** Seamless integration with high-speed data transfer for real-time monitoring.
- • **AI-Optimized Performance:** Handles up to 32 AI streams for cutting-edge video analytics.
- • **Rugged Anti-Tarnish Design:** Engineered for harsh environments to keep your data safe and secure.
- • **Enterprise-Grade Reliability:** Built to endure multi-bay enclosures and operational vibrations.

## Overview

The Western Digital 18TB WD Purple Pro is a 3.5-inch SATA internal hard drive designed specifically for high-end AI-enabled surveillance systems. Featuring 7200 RPM speed, 512MB cache, and support for up to 32 AI video streams, it delivers enterprise-class reliability and performance with a rugged design optimized for multi-bay enclosures and harsh environments.

## Description

WD Purple Pro drives are designed for high-end AI-enabled recorders, video analysis appliances, deep learning servers, and cloud solutions, and benefit from high-capacity storage with additional workload capabilities. WD Purple Pro drives feature AllFrame AI technology that reduces frame loss and improves overall video playback, not only enables recording multiple streams per camera, but also supports up to 32 AI streams per drive, enabling deep learning analysis in the system. WD Purple Pro drives also offer enterprise class performance, data integrity, and drive reliability. Especially in large systems and enclosures where operational vibrations exist

## Features

- Designed with advanced features required for high-end smart video solutions
- High performance, reliability, and workload capabilities for advanced AI enabled recorders, video analysis appliances, deep learning servers, and cloud-based storage
- Supports up to 550 TB / Year Workload Rates**
- Designed with anti-tarnish components for harsh environments and added ruggedness for multi-bay enclosures

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| 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 |
| 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 |

## Product Details

- **Digital Storage Capacity:** 18 TB
- **Hard Disk Interface:** Serial ATA
- **Connectivity Technology:** SATA
- **Brand:** ウエスタンデジタル(Western Digital)
- **Special Feature:** Data Recovery Service
- **Hard Disk Form Factor:** 3.5 Inches
- **Hard Disk Description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Compatible Devices:** Desktop PC
- **Installation Type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Color:** purple

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can it be installed vertical instead of horizontal inside my lorex nvr?**
A: I don't see any reason why not.  Mine is installed in a Lorex NVR, but as I recall, it mounts horizontally.

**Q: Are these OEM or retail drives?**
A: OEM

**Q: Will this work in a Desktop Computer ?**
A: 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)

**Q: In case of failure, should we contact the seller or the WD?**
A: WD

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*Last updated: 2026-01-25*