Can it be installed vertical instead of horizontal inside my lorex nvr?

I don't see any reason why not. Mine is installed in a Lorex NVR, but as I recall, it mounts horizontally.

Will this work in a Desktop Computer ?

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)

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Sponsored Ad - Western Digital 12TB WD Purple Pro Surveillance Internal Hard Drive HDD - SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD121PURP

Sponsored Ad - Western Digital 12TB WD Purple Pro Surveillance Internal Hard Drive HDD - SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD121PURP

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Digital Storage Capacity
12 TB
Hard Disk Interface
Serial ATA
Connectivity Technology
SATA
Brand
Western
Special Feature
Data Recovery
Hard Disk Form Factor
3.5 Inches

⚡7200 RPM high-speed rotation

💾12TB massive storage

🛡️550 TB/yr workload durability

Description

🎥 Secure every frame with pro-level power and reliability!

MASSIVE 12 TB CAPACITY - Store years of high-res surveillance footage without compromise.
BLAZING 7200 RPM SPEED - Ensures rapid data access and smooth video streaming for real-time analytics.
AI OPTIMIZED PERFORMANCE - Perfectly tuned for AI-enabled recorders and deep-learning video analytics.
ENTERPRISE GRADE WORKLOAD - Handles up to 550 TB/year—built for nonstop, mission-critical surveillance.
TARNISH RESISTANT DURABILITY - Engineered to thrive in harsh environments and multi-bay setups.

The Western Digital 12TB WD Purple Pro is a high-performance surveillance HDD designed for advanced AI-driven video solutions. Featuring a robust 7200 RPM speed, 256 MB cache, and a workload rating of 550 TB/year, it delivers reliable, long-term storage in harsh environments and multi-bay enclosures, making it ideal for business and personal smart video applications.

Specifications

Hard Drive	12 TB Mechanical Hard Disk
Brand	Western Digital
Series	WD Purple Pro Surveillance Hard Drive
Item model number	WD121PURP-SPB5SY0
Item Weight	1.45 pounds
Product Dimensions	5.79 x 4 x 1.03 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH	5.79 x 4 x 1.03 inches
Color	Purple
Flash Memory Size	12 TB
Hard Drive Interface	Serial ATA
Hard Drive Rotational Speed	7200 RPM
Department	unisex
Manufacturer	Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
Language	English, English, English, English, English
ASIN	B0966V6YJB
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer	No
Date First Available	May 7, 2021

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