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WD WD181PURP Purple Pro 18TB 3.5 inch SATA Hard Drive

WD WD181PURP Purple Pro 18TB 3.5 inch SATA Hard Drive

SKU:WD181PURP-2HDD

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WD WD181PURP Purple Pro 18TB SATA Hard Drive for Surveillance w/ 7200RPM 6Gb/s 512MB Cache, Two Pack

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. 

WD WD181PURP Purple Pro 18TB SATA Hard Drive for Surveillance w/ 7200RPM 6Gb/s 512MB Cache, Two Pack


WD WD181PURP Purple Pro 18TB 3.5 inch SATA Hard Drive


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. 

Hard Drive Vital Statistics

    • Model Number: WD181PURP

    • Capacity: 18TB

    • Speed: 7200RPM

    • Cache: 512MB

    • Interface: SATA 6Gb/s

  • Form factor: 3.5 inch

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.

Specifications


Drive Specifications

Formatted capacity

  • 18TB

Form factor

    • 3.5-inch


Advanced Format (AF)

  • Yes

Recording Technology

    • CMR


RoHS compliant

  • Yes

Product Features

Cameras supported

    • Up to 64 HD


AI streams

    • 32


Firmware feature name

    • AllFrame AI


Tarnish resistant components

    • Yes


Performance

Interface transfer rate (max)

    • Buffer to host

        • 6 Gb/s



  • Host to/from drive (sustained)

    • 272 MB/s

Cache (MB)

    • 512


RPM

    • 7200


Reliability/Data Integrity

Load/unload cycles

    • 600,000


Annualised workload rating

    • Up to 550 TB/yr


Non-recoverable read errors per bits read

    • < 1 in 1015


MTBF

    • 2,500,000


Power Management

Average power requirements (W)

    • Read/Write

        • 6.3



    • Idle

        • 5.9



  • Standby and Sleep

    • 0.9

Standard Warranty: 5-Years

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