Can it be installed vertical instead of horizontal inside my lorex nvr?

I don't see any reason why not. Mine is installed in a Lorex NVR, but as I recall, it mounts horizontally.

Will this work in a Desktop Computer ?

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)

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WD Purple Pro 22TB Smart Video 3.5" Internal Hard Drive, AllFrame Technology, 550TB/yr, 512MB Cache, 7200 RPM, 5 Year Warranty

WD Purple Pro 22TB Smart Video 3.5" Internal Hard Drive, AllFrame Technology, 550TB/yr, 512MB Cache, 7200 RPM, 5 Year Warranty

Product ID: 495953559

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Brand
WD
Colour
WD Purple Pro
Compatible devices
Camera
Connectivity technology
SATA
Digital storage capacity
22000 GB
Hard disk description
Mechanical

⚡7200 RPM blazing speed

💾22TB massive capacity

🧠Supports 32 AI video streams

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Description

💜 Power your AI surveillance with unstoppable storage.

MASSIVE 22 TB STORAGE - Store years of ultra-high-res surveillance footage without compromise.
ALL FRAME AI TECHNOLOGY - Minimize frame loss and maximize video clarity with cutting-edge AI-optimized streaming.
BLAZING 7200 RPM SPEED - Experience rapid data access and smooth video playback for mission-critical AI workloads.
BUILT FOR 24 7 DURABILITY - Engineered to withstand heat, vibration, and nonstop operation in demanding surveillance environments.
5 YEAR PEACE OF MIND WARRANTY - Invest confidently with industry-leading reliability and long-term support.

The WD Purple Pro 22TB internal hard drive is a high-capacity, high-performance storage solution designed specifically for AI-enabled video surveillance systems. Featuring 7200 RPM speed, 512MB cache, and AllFrame AI technology, it supports up to 32 simultaneous AI video streams while ensuring durability under continuous operation. Backed by a 5-year warranty, it’s optimized for professional-grade smart video recorders and analytics servers.

Specifications

ASIN	B0B5VYRJ6Q
Best Sellers Rank	15,016 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 46 in Internal Hard Drives
Box Contents	Internal Hard Drive
Brand Name	WD
Cache Memory Installed Size	22
Color	WD Purple Pro
Compatible Devices	Camera
Customer Package Type	Individual packaging
Customer Reviews	4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (366)
Digital Storage Capacity	22000 GB
Enclosure Material	Information not available
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Global Trade Identification Number	00718037893532
Hard Disk Average Latency	4.17 Milliseconds
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk, Solid State Drive
Hard Disk Form Factor	3.5 Inches
Hard Disk Interface	Serial ATA
Hard Disk Rotational Speed	7200 RPM
Hard-Drive Size	22 TB
Hardware Connectivity	ATA
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness	14.7L x 10.2W x 2.6Th centimetres
Item Type Name	Hard Drive
Item Weight	1.48 Pounds
Manufacturer	Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
Manufacturer Part Number	WD221PURP
Model Name	WD Purple Pro
Model Number	WD221PURP-SPB9SY0
Network Connectivity Technology	SATA
Number of Items	1
Product Features	Portable
Product Warranty	5 year
Read Speed	445 Bytes Per Second
Specific Uses For Product	Surveillance
UPC	718037893532
Unit Count	1.0 count

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