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product_id: 401568345
title: "Western Digital 18TB PURPLE PRO 512MB 3.5IN SATA 6GBS"
brand: "western digital"
price: "R19847"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/401568345-western-digital-18tb-purple-pro-512mb-3-5in-sata-6gbs
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 7200 RPM high-speed rotation 18TB massive capacity Supports 32 AI streams Western Digital 18TB PURPLE PRO 512MB 3.5IN SATA 6GBS

**Brand:** western digital
**Price:** R19847
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 💜 Power your AI-driven surveillance with unstoppable storage!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Western Digital 18TB PURPLE PRO 512MB 3.5IN SATA 6GBS by western digital
- **How much does it cost?** R19847 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 Storage:** Store vast amounts of high-res video and AI data without compromise.
- • **AllFrame AI Technology:** Minimize frame loss and boost video playback quality for smarter surveillance.
- • **Blazing 7200 RPM Speed:** Experience rapid data access and seamless multi-stream recording.
- • **Enterprise-Grade Reliability:** Built to withstand operational vibrations in large-scale, mission-critical setups.
- • **Optimized for AI & Deep Learning:** Supports up to 32 AI streams per drive, perfect for next-gen analytics.

## Overview

The Western Digital 18TB Purple Pro is a 3.5-inch SATA 6Gb/s mechanical hard drive designed specifically for high-end AI-enabled video surveillance and deep learning applications. Featuring 7200 RPM speed and AllFrame AI technology, it supports up to 32 AI streams per drive, ensuring reliable, high-capacity storage with enterprise-class performance and durability in vibration-prone environments.

## Description

18TB PURPLE PRO 512MB 3.5IN SATA 6GBS

## Features

- AUTO-STYLE
- Individual fit
- Premium velour quality

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Product Dimensions | 14.7 x 10.16 x 2.61 cm; 793.79 g |
| Batteries | 1 AAAA batteries required. |
| Item model number | WD181PURP-SPB6HY0 |
| Manufacturer | AutoStyle |
| Series | WD Purple Pro Surveillance Hard Drive |
| Color | Purple |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Processor Type | None |
| Hard Drive Size | 18 TB |
| Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk |
| Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA |
| Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Wattage | 3600 |
| Hardware Platform | Desktop |
| Are Batteries Included | No |
| Lithium Battery Energy Content | 2 Kilowatt Hours |
| Lithium Battery Packaging | Batteries packed with equipment |
| Lithium Battery Weight | 2 Grams |
| Number Of Lithium Ion Cells | 5 |
| Number of Lithium Metal Cells | 5 |
| Item Weight | 794 g |

## Product Details

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

## Images

![Western Digital 18TB PURPLE PRO 512MB 3.5IN SATA 6GBS - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61iSDo-1aZL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Capacity** 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

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-07*