WD Purple Pro 18TB Surveillance HDD
High-capacity internal HDD for surveillance with versatile performance. Supports high workload rates for video analytics and AI-enabled recorders; users report strong storage and fast read/write, with mixed reliability
Highlights
- high workload capability
- AI-enabled surveillance support
- large 18TB capacity
Pros
- high-capacity storage
- fast read/write performance
- designed for AI-enabled recorders
- supports intensive workloads
- easy to install
Cons
- mixed reliability across units
- some reports of power-up issues
- mixed noise levels
Best For
Features
- Engineered with advanced capabilities needed for high-end smart video solutions
- High performance
- reliability and workload capability for advanced AI-enabled recorders
- video analytics appliances
- deep-learning servers and cloud-based storage
- Supports up to 550 TB/yr workload rate**.
- Designed with tarnish-resistant components for harsh environments
- and with additional robustness for multi-bay enclosures.
