WD Purple Pro 26TB Internal Hard Drive (WD260PURP)

The WD Purple Pro WD260PURP is a 26TB, 3.5-inch SATA hard drive running at 7200 RPM with up to 287MB/s transfer speeds. Built with CMR technology and a 512MB cache, it is purpose-built for AI-enabled video surveillance, deep-learning servers, and high-capacity video analytics appliances.

Ideal for security integrators, data center operators, and AI infrastructure teams who need a high-endurance drive that can sustain continuous write workloads from up to 64 simultaneous HD camera streams and 32 concurrent AI analytics streams. It is equally suited to RAID and JBOD multi-bay enclosures in cloud-connected or on-premise deployments.

Backed by a 5-year limited warranty and rated for up to 2.5 million hours MTBF, the WD Purple Pro is engineered for mission-critical environments. Its 550TB/year workload rating and tarnish-resistant components ensure long-term reliability even in harsh operating conditions. Western Digital Device Analytics (WDDA) support enables proactive health monitoring on compatible systems.

Key Features of the WD Purple Pro 26TB

• AllFrame AI Technology: Supports up to 32 concurrent AI streams for deep-learning analytics while minimizing frame drops.
• High Camera Stream Capacity: Handles up to 64 simultaneous single-stream HD cameras for large-scale surveillance deployments.
• CMR Recording: Conventional Magnetic Recording delivers consistent, reliable performance for always-on workloads.
• OptiNAND Technology: Integrates flash memory to enhance drive intelligence and boost capacity efficiency.
• 550TB/Year Workload Rating: Designed for heavy sustained write workloads typical of video surveillance and AI servers.
• RAID and JBOD Optimized: Multi-bay enclosure robustness for enterprise and NVR storage arrays.
• Proactive Health Monitoring: WDDA compatibility allows real-time drive analytics on supported platforms.
• Tarnish-Resistant Components: Engineered for harsh environments to maximize uptime and longevity.

Technical Specifications

• Capacity: 26TB
• Form Factor: 3.5 inch Internal
• Interface: SATA
• Recording Technology: CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording)
• Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
• Cache: 512MB
• Sequential Transfer Rate: Up to 287MB/s
• Workload Rating (TBW): 550TB/year
• MTBF: Up to 2.5 million hours
• Operating Temperature: 0 degrees C to 65 degrees C
• Non-Operating Temperature: -40 degrees C to 70 degrees C
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 5.79 x 4 x 1.03 inches
• Weight: 690 grams
• Country of Origin: Thailand
• Warranty: 5 Year Limited