Western Digital Purple Pro 14TB 3.5" 7200RPM Surveillance HDD

The Western Digital WD142PURP is a 14TB surveillance hard drive designed specifically for demanding video recording environments. It offers a reliable 7200 rpm speed and uses a SATA 6 Gb/s interface to provide fast and consistent data transfer rates up to 255 MB/s. This drive is built to operate continuously, making it well-suited for security systems that require 24/7 monitoring without interruption.

With support for up to 64 single-stream HD cameras and 32 concurrent AI video streams, this hard drive is ideal for advanced surveillance setups that include AI-enabled video recorders and analytics servers. Its 550TB per year workload rating and 2.5 million hours mean time between failures (MTBF) ensure it can handle heavy use over long periods, which is essential for large-scale or professional security systems.

The WD Purple Pro also features AllFrame AI technology, which helps reduce video frame loss and improves the smoothness of video playback, even when multiple streams are running simultaneously. Its tarnish-resistant design adds durability, especially in multi-bay enclosures where drives are densely packed and exposed to varying environmental conditions.

This hard drive is a solid choice for security professionals, IT administrators, or anyone managing extensive surveillance networks that demand high capacity, reliability, and performance.

Highlights:

• 14TB storage capacity for extensive video footage
• 7200 rpm speed for quick data access and transfer
• SATA 6 Gb/s interface ensuring fast connectivity
• 512MB cache to improve performance during heavy workloads
• Supports up to 64 HD cameras for large surveillance systems
• 550TB per year workload capacity designed for continuous use
• 2.5 million hours MTBF for long-term reliability
• AllFrame AI technology reduces frame loss and enhances video streaming
• Tarnish-resistant design for durability in multi-bay setups