The 12TB 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 12TB 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 245 MB/s, and a 256MB 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.

12TB Storage Capacity    3.5" Form Factor    SATA III 6 Gb/s Interface    256MB Cache    7200 rpm    Up to 245 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. 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: 2. 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: 3. what is the Difference between Retail and OEM?

A: OEM hardware and software are packaged for distribution to companies who build systems. OEM come in packaging units and they don't come in a retail box, that allows the price to be cheaper. They're also for customers that know how to build and install the drives without needing support. So you don't get customer support from the manufacture or technical support.

Q: 4. what is the length of the warrantee?:

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

Q: 5. I have a ZOSI dvr for 8 channel. Can this work to record video from them

A: If your recorder uses 3.5 inch drives with SATA connectors, this drive should work just fine. I am 99% sure that your recorder uses SATA drives. Its industry standard. Check the owners manual for maximum supported drive capacity. I know that some recorders have drive size limits and if you install a drive that is of bigger capacity than recorder can support, you may have issues. My Lorex NVR supports two 2TB hard drives and this drive was literally plug-and-play. Good luck.

Q: 6. what is the warranty on this drive?

A: Says 3 years on WD's site.

Q: 7. What are the rpm of 4tb?

A: 5400rpm. if you not using it for surveillance. get something else. or SSD....a lot faster.

Q: 8. Are Western Digital NAS drives compatible with the Lacie Big 5 NAS system? Thanks

A: Yes, theses drives would work with the Lacie Big 5

Q: 9. Does WD honor the warranty directly if I buy the OEM version or do I need to purchase the retail version? Who handles the warranty with the OEM version?

A: This hard drive would come with a 3 year manufacturers warranty.

Q: 10. 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.