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product_id: 401568345
title: "Western Digital 18TB PURPLE PRO 512MB 3.5IN SATA 6GBS"
brand: "wd"
price: "5953.79 DT"
currency: TND
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/401568345-western-digital-18tb-purple-pro-512mb-3-5in-sata-6gbs
store_origin: TN
region: Tunisia
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# 7200 RPM high-speed rotation 18TB massive storage SATA 6 Gb/s ultra-fast interface Western Digital 18TB PURPLE PRO 512MB 3.5IN SATA 6GBS

**Brand:** wd
**Price:** 5953.79 DT
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💜 Purple Pro: The ultimate AI-ready storage beast for pros who demand more.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Western Digital 18TB PURPLE PRO 512MB 3.5IN SATA 6GBS by wd
- **How much does it cost?** 5953.79 DT with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/401568345-western-digital-18tb-purple-pro-512mb-3-5in-sata-6gbs)

## Best For

- wd enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted wd brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Massive 18TB Capacity:** Store vast amounts of high-res video and data without compromise.
- • **Blazing 7200 RPM Speed:** Ensures smooth, lag-free video playback and rapid data access.
- • **Enterprise-Grade Reliability:** Engineered to withstand operational vibration in large-scale systems and enclosures.
- • **AI-Optimized Storage Powerhouse:** Supports up to 32 AI streams per drive for next-gen video analytics and deep learning.
- • **Comprehensive Data Recovery Service:** Peace of mind with included professional data recovery support.

## Overview

The Western Digital 18TB Purple Pro is a 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gb/s hard drive designed specifically for AI-enabled surveillance, video analytics, and deep learning servers. Featuring 7200 RPM speed, 512MB cache, and AllFrame AI technology, it supports up to 32 AI streams per drive, delivering enterprise-class performance, reliability, and data integrity in demanding environments. Ideal for professional-grade video surveillance and cloud storage solutions.

## Description

WD Purple Pro drives are designed for new generations of 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. WD Purple Pro drives feature AllFrame AI technology, which helps reduce frame loss, improve overall video playback, and not only enables recording of multiple streams per camera but also supports up to 32 AI streams per drive for deep learning analytics within the system. WD Purple Pro drives also feature enterprise-class performance, data integrity and drive reliability, especially in larger-scale systems and enclosures where operational vibration is present.

Review: facil instalação - boa capacidade e facil instalação
Review: Faulty. Dead on arrival. - Item was dead on arrival, yet to receive a refund. Buy you HDD elsewhere.

## Features

- AUTO-STYLE
- Individual fit
- Premium velour quality

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0966TBDRZ |
| Additional Features | Data Recovery Service |
| Best Sellers Rank | #44,868 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #161 in Internal Hard Drives |
| Brand | WD |
| Built-In Media | 3.5" WD Purple Pro SATA 6 Gb/s Hard Drive, Mounting Screws, Quick Install Guide |
| Cache Memory Installed Size | 512 |
| Color | Purple |
| Compatible Devices | Server, Storage System, Video Surveillance System |
| Connectivity Technology | SATA |
| Connectivity technology | SATA |
| Customer Package Type | Deposit Crate |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 139 Reviews |
| Data Transfer Rate | 272 Megabits Per Second |
| Digital Storage Capacity | 18 TB |
| Digital storage capacity | 18 TB |
| EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 2 Years |
| Enclosure Material | Information Not Available |
| 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 disk form factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Hard disk interface | Serial ATA |
| Hard-Drive Size | 18 TB |
| Hardware Connectivity | SATA 6.0 Gb/s |
| Hardware Platform | Desktop |
| Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
| Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness | 14.7L x 10.2W x 2.6Th centimeters |
| Item Type Name | Hard Drive |
| Item Weight | 794 g |
| Manufacturer | AutoStyle |
| Media Speed | up to 150 MB/s |
| Mfr Part Number | WD181PURP |
| Model Name | WD Purple Pro Surveillance Hard Drive |
| Model Number | WD181PURP-SPB6HY0 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Special features | Data Recovery Service |
| Specific Uses For Product | Business, Personal |
| UPC | 718037889481 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** WD
- **Colour:** Purple
- **Compatible devices:** Server, Storage System, Video Surveillance System
- **Connectivity technology:** SATA
- **Digital storage capacity:** 18 TB
- **Hard disk description:** Mechanical Hard Disk
- **Hard disk form factor:** 3.5 Inches
- **Hard disk interface:** Serial ATA
- **Installation type:** Internal Hard Drive
- **Special features:** Data Recovery Service

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** 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

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ facil instalação
*by L***O on 12 February 2026*

boa capacidade e facil instalação

### ⭐ Faulty. Dead on arrival.
*by C***E on 8 April 2025*

Item was dead on arrival, yet to receive a refund. Buy you HDD elsewhere.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ قرص صلب
*by M***M on 30 January 2026*

جيد جد

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*Last updated: 2026-09-18*