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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: "฿52879"
currency: THB
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Western Digital"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.th/products/727680162-western-digital-18tb-wd-purple-pro-surveillance-internal-hard-drive
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region: Thailand
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# SATA 6Gb/s ultra-fast interface 18TB massive storage Supports 32 AI streams for deep learning Western Digital 18TB WD Purple Pro Surveillance Internal Hard Drive - SATA 6Gb/s 512MB Cache 3.5" - WD181PURP

**Brand:** western digital
**Price:** ฿52879
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔒 Secure your future with storage that thinks ahead!

## 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?** ฿52879 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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 Capacity:** Store endless high-res surveillance footage without compromise.
- • **Blazing SATA 6Gb/s Speed:** Seamless data transfer for real-time video analytics and playback.
- • **Workload-Proven Durability:** Rated for 550TB/year workload—engineered for nonstop, mission-critical surveillance.
- • **Enterprise-Grade Reliability:** Built tough with anti-tarnish tech and vibration resistance for 24/7 uptime.
- • **AI-Optimized Multi-Stream Support:** Handle up to 32 AI video streams simultaneously for smarter security.

## Overview

The Western Digital 18TB WD Purple Pro is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive designed specifically for high-end AI-enabled surveillance systems. Featuring a SATA 6Gb/s interface, 512MB cache, and support for up to 32 AI video streams, it delivers enterprise-class performance and reliability. Engineered for harsh environments with anti-tarnish components and rated for a 550TB/year workload, this drive ensures continuous, high-capacity storage ideal for video analysis, deep learning servers, and cloud solutions.

## 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

Review: Working well after 1 year - I've been running this writing video footage non-stop for almost 18 months from multiple cameras out of a UnFi Dream Machine. It's working great - not much more to say!
Review: High Performance and Reliable Hard Drive - I recently purchased a hard drive and I must say, I am extremely satisfied with its performance and reliability. This hard drive has proven to be a worthy investment, providing ample storage space and good for security camera

## 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 |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0966TBDRZ |
| Additional Features | Data Recovery Service |
| Amazon Bestseller | #31,039 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #124 in Internal Hard Drives |
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Built-In Media | 3.5" WD Purple Pro SATA 6Gb/s Hard Drive Mounting Screw Quick Install Guide |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 512 |
| Color | purple |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop PC |
| Connectivity Technology | SATA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 596 Your Review |
| Data Transfer Rate | 272 Megabits Per Second |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 18 TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00718037889481 |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Hard-Drive Size | 18 TB |
| Hardware Connectivity | SATA 6.0 Gb/s |
| Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
| Item Weight | 794 g |
| Manufacturer | Western Digital Technologies, Inc. |
| Model Name | WD Purple Pro Surveillance Hard Drive |
| Model Number | WD181PURP-SPB6HY0 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Special Feature | Data Recovery Service |
| Specific Uses For Product | Business, Personal |
| UPC | 718037889481 |

## 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

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Working well after 1 year
*by K***E on October 3, 2025*

I've been running this writing video footage non-stop for almost 18 months from multiple cameras out of a UnFi Dream Machine. It's working great - not much more to say!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ High Performance and Reliable Hard Drive
*by K***R on May 7, 2024*

I recently purchased a hard drive and I must say, I am extremely satisfied with its performance and reliability. This hard drive has proven to be a worthy investment, providing ample storage space and good for security camera

### ⭐ ليس برو
*by F***D on December 21, 2024*

الهاردسك عادي وليس برو وما انتبهت إلا بعد ما فكيته

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*Last updated: 2026-02-19*