--- product_id: 702398703 title: "Purple Pro 12TB Smart Video 3.5\" Internal Hard Drive, AllFrame AI Technology, 7200 RPM, SATA 6 GB/s, 550TB/yr, 256MB Cache" brand: "wd" price: "R28374" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Wd" url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/702398703-purple-pro-12tb-smart-video-3-5-internal-hard-drive store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 7200 RPM high-speed spin 12TB massive capacity SATA 6 Gb/s ultra-fast interface Purple Pro 12TB Smart Video 3.5" Internal Hard Drive, AllFrame AI Technology, 7200 RPM, SATA 6 GB/s, 550TB/yr, 256MB Cache **Brand:** wd **Price:** R28374 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎥 Capture Every Frame, Never Miss a Moment ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Purple Pro 12TB Smart Video 3.5" Internal Hard Drive, AllFrame AI Technology, 7200 RPM, SATA 6 GB/s, 550TB/yr, 256MB Cache by wd - **How much does it cost?** R28374 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/702398703-purple-pro-12tb-smart-video-3-5-internal-hard-drive) ## 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 12TB Storage:** Store months of 4K video feeds without compromise. - • **AllFrame AI Technology:** Minimizes dropped frames for flawless video surveillance performance. - • **Blazing 7200 RPM Speed:** Seamlessly handle multiple HD video streams and AI analytics in real-time. - • **550TB/Year Workload Rating:** Engineered to endure heavy-duty smart video workloads with ease. - • **Enterprise-Grade Reliability:** Built for 2.5 million hours MTBF to keep your data safe 24/7. ## Overview The WD Purple Pro 12TB internal hard drive is purpose-built for advanced video surveillance and AI-driven analytics. Featuring a robust 7200 RPM spindle speed, SATA 6 Gb/s interface, and AllFrame AI technology, it supports heavy workloads up to 550TB per year with enterprise-class reliability rated at 2.5 million hours MTBF. Ideal for multi-camera 4K systems, it ensures smooth, uninterrupted recording and long-term video retention. ## Description From the manufacturer Advanced Storage for Smart Video Solutions 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. Empower your smart video solution AllFrame AI technology Multiple cameras, multiple streams Advanced workload capability WD Purple Pro is designed for high performance, durability, and workload capability for always-on AI smart video recorders, appliances and servers. AllFrame AI technology reduces frame loss, improves overall video playback, and supports up to 32 AI streams for deep learning analytics. WD Purple Pro drives are optimised to support many of the latest smart cameras that transmit multiple streams. Uncompromising Surveillance Storage WD Purple drives are designed for surveillance to help withstand the elevated heat fluctuations and equipment vibrations within NVR environments. Comparison Table WD Purple Pro Hard Drive Capacity Up to 22TB Interface SATA 6 Gb/s Form Factor 3.5" RPM Up to 7200 Learn More WD Purple Pro Hard Drive Capacity Up to 22TB Interface SATA 6 Gb/s Form Factor 3.5" RPM Up to 7200 WD Purple Hard Drive Capacity Up to 14TB Interface SATA 6 Gb/s Form Factor 3.5" RPM Up to 7200 Learn More WD Purple Hard Drive Up to 14TB WD Red Plus Capacity Up to 14TB Interface SATA 6 Gb/s Form Factor 3.5" RPM Up to 7200 Learn More WD Red Plus Review: Great disk for CCTV NVR - Excellent Hard Drive that I have added in to a NVR. Disk was detected straight away and formatted perfectly. This operates perfectly fine for multiple 4k feeds so speed wise does the job. I've only had it installed for a matter of weeks so cannot determine how resilient it is. Review: A very good and reliable hard drive for CCTV. - I bought this to replace an identical one that I bought about 10 years ago. I use them for multi camera CCTV that records AHD 24/7. 8TB stores 8 channels for around 4 weeks before overwriting the files. Comes very well packed and is a simple 'plug, format and play'. Delivery was quicker than expected. All good. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Brand | WD | | Connectivity technology | SATA | | Digital storage capacity | 12000 GB | | Hard disk form factor | 3.5 Inches | | Hard disk interface | Serial ATA | | Special feature | Safe | ## Product Details - **Brand:** WD - **Colour:** Purple - **Compatible devices:** Standard - **Connectivity technology:** SATA - **Digital storage capacity:** 12000 GB - **Hard disk description:** Mechanical Hard Disk - **Hard disk form factor:** 3.5 Inches - **Hard disk interface:** Serial ATA - **Installation type:** Standard - **Special feature:** Safe ## Images ![Purple Pro 12TB Smart Video 3.5" Internal Hard Drive, AllFrame AI Technology, 7200 RPM, SATA 6 GB/s, 550TB/yr, 256MB Cache - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61iSDo-1aZL.jpg) ![Purple Pro 12TB Smart Video 3.5" Internal Hard Drive, AllFrame AI Technology, 7200 RPM, SATA 6 GB/s, 550TB/yr, 256MB Cache - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51ndeg8EXeL.jpg) ![Purple Pro 12TB Smart Video 3.5" Internal Hard Drive, AllFrame AI Technology, 7200 RPM, SATA 6 GB/s, 550TB/yr, 256MB Cache - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81gNvA7tOpL.jpg) ![Purple Pro 12TB Smart Video 3.5" Internal Hard Drive, AllFrame AI Technology, 7200 RPM, SATA 6 GB/s, 550TB/yr, 256MB Cache - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81CH8bvFRvL.jpg) ![Purple Pro 12TB Smart Video 3.5" Internal Hard Drive, AllFrame AI Technology, 7200 RPM, SATA 6 GB/s, 550TB/yr, 256MB Cache - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81KA9-mKrML.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great disk for CCTV NVR *by D***I on 8 September 2025* Excellent Hard Drive that I have added in to a NVR. Disk was detected straight away and formatted perfectly. This operates perfectly fine for multiple 4k feeds so speed wise does the job. I've only had it installed for a matter of weeks so cannot determine how resilient it is. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A very good and reliable hard drive for CCTV. *by F***R on 5 August 2025* I bought this to replace an identical one that I bought about 10 years ago. I use them for multi camera CCTV that records AHD 24/7. 8TB stores 8 channels for around 4 weeks before overwriting the files. Comes very well packed and is a simple 'plug, format and play'. Delivery was quicker than expected. All good. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very quite & smooth playback *by A***. on 26 February 2026* I've had the drive in my Klear Pro Max NVR now for a couple of weeks, runs very quiet smooth playback. Obviously at this point don't know how the long term will be, but so far so good ## Frequently Bought Together - Western Digital 12TB WD Purple Pro Surveillance Internal Hard Drive HDD - SATA 6 Gb/s, 512 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD122PURP - Cable Matters 100-Pack Cat 6 Pass Through RJ45 Connectors (Cat 6 Ends / Cat6 Connector / RJ45 Modular Plugs/Ethernet Plugs/Network Connector) for Solid or Stranded UTP Ethernet Cable - NETGEAR 16-Port PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet Unmanaged Essentials Switch (GS316P) - with 16 x PoE+ @ 115W, Desktop or Wall Mount --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/702398703-purple-pro-12tb-smart-video-3-5-internal-hard-drive](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/702398703-purple-pro-12tb-smart-video-3-5-internal-hard-drive) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-07-09*