The 22TB Purple Pro 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal Surveillance Hard Drive from WD is designed for 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.

With support for up to 64 high-definition surveillance cameras, this 22TB hard drive features AllFrame AI technology, which helps reduce frame loss, improve video playback, enables the recording of multiple streams per camera, and supports up to 32 AI streams per drive for deep learning analytics within the system. A SATA III 6 Gb/s interface, sustained data transfer speeds of up to 265 MB/s, and a 512MB cache all help to ensure uninterrupted data transfers. Furthermore, the drive's 600,000 load/unload cycles, annualized workload rating of 550TB per year, MTBF rating of 2.5 million hours, and <1 in 10¹⁵ non-recoverable read errors per bit read also help to ensure a strong operational life with enterprise-class performance, data integrity, and drive reliability, especially in large-scale systems and enclosures where operational vibration is present.

22TB Storage Capacity    3.5" Form Factor    SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface    512MB Cache    7200 rpm    Up to 265 MB/s Sustained Data Transfers    600,000 Load/Unload Cycles    550TB per Year Workload Rating    Designed for 24/7 Surveillance    Supports up to 64 HD Cameras

The WD Purple Pro HDD outfitted with OptiNAND technology delivers big capacity in an enterprise-class drive for video analytics servers, AI, and deep learning systems to enable data-driven outcomes.

WD Purple Pro drives are optimized to handle up to 64 single-stream HD cameras in addition to 32 concurrent AI streams. This flexibility allows you to easily upgrade and scale your smart video solution to meet your changing needs.

Engineered with an MTBF of up to 2.5 million hours and backed with a 5-year limited warranty, the WD Purple Pro HDD also features tarnish-resistant components and full multi-bay support for dependable operation in large-scale surveillance systems.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is there any reason to no use this in a Synology NAS?

A: The WD 10TB Purple Pro 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal Surveillance Hard Drive can be used in a NAS, but I would recommend the WD 10TB Red Pro 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal NAS HDD, B&H # WE102KFBXSPM, as WD Red drives are optimized for use in NAS arrays while WD Purple drives are optimized for surveillance.

Q: 2. What does (retail) and (oem) mean

A: When purchasing the RETAIL WD 8TB Purple Pro 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal Surveillance Hard Drive (Retail) it comes in a BOX that you would normally see on a store shelf. The OEM drive is just the bare drive in an anti-static bag. Both OEM, and RETAIL include a WD 5-Year Warranty.

Q: 3. what is the product warranty?

A: This WD 8TB Purple Pro 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal Surveillance Hard Drive (OEM) has a limited 5 year manufacturer warranty.

Q: 4. Is this compatible with Mac Os?

A: This was made and built for a surveillance system, but you would be able to format it and use it with Mac OS.

Q: 5. is this hard drive appropriate to mount in a Lacie Big 2 that will be constantly on?

A: It should work fine. This drive is used in surveillance equipment that is on 24-7.

Q: 6. Can I put in a home desktop PC? Is it PnP or needs to be re-formated? Is it compatible with Windows 10?

A: Yes, it is for home desktop, it is compatible with Windows 10. It does not come formatted.

Q: 7. What is best WD 2TB drive to use with Directv HR 21-100 SATA port to increase recording capacity?

A: The WD 2TB Desktop Everyday 3.5 Hard Drive B&H # WEIDDM2 will work well for you.

Q: 8. Does this drive come with a sata cable and mounting screws?

A: sorry, I purchased the NVR and drives & the cable / screws were included.....

Q: 9. CMR or SMR? Just checking before I buy a bunch of these.

A: The WD Purple Pro 7200 rpm SATA III 3.5" Internal Surveillance Hard Drive is a CMR drive.

Q: 10. what is the length of the warrantee?:

A: This product has a three year, limited manufacturer's warranty.