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WD Purple Pro

12 TB, 3.5"
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Product details

WD Purple Pro hard drives are designed for innovative AI-powered recorders, video analysis servers, and deep learning solutions that require additional capacity, performance, and robustness.

  • Developed with advanced features necessary for high-quality intelligent video solutions.
  • High performance, reliability, and robustness for innovative AI-powered recorders, video analysis devices, deep learning servers, and cloud storage solutions, including RAID and JBOD configurations.
  • Supports a workload of up to 550 TB per year.
  • Made from corrosion-resistant components for harsh environments, providing extra durability for multi-bay systems.

Designed for a new generation of AI-powered high-end recorders, video analysis devices, deep learning servers, and cloud solutions, WD Purple Pro hard drives offer powerful storage solutions with high capacity and greater resilience. WD Purple Pro hard drives are equipped with AllFrame AI technology, which helps reduce frame loss and optimize video playback. They enable the recording of multiple streams per camera and support up to 32 AI streams per drive for deep learning analysis within the system. WD Purple Pro hard drives feature enterprise-class performance, data integrity, and reliability, especially in larger systems and enclosures with operational vibrations.

Key specifications

Interface version
SATA III
Storage Technology
CMR
Interface
SATA
Scope of application
Surveillance
Cache
256 MB
Max. Speed
7200 RPM
Item number
16278065

General information

Manufacturer
WD
Category
Hard drives
Manufacturer no.
WD121PURP
Release date
19/5/2021

Data storage properties

Scope of application
Surveillance
Interface
SATA
Interface version
SATA III
Form factor
3.5"
Storage capacity
12 TB
Cache
256 MB
Max. Speed
7200 RPM
Storage Technology
CMR
Max. Workload Rate
550 TB/J

Operating conditions

Maximum operating temperature
65 °C

Noise emission

Max. noise level
29 dB

Power supply

Power consumption (standby)
0.60 W
Power consumption
6.60 W

Origin

Country of origin
China

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
1 x Western Digital Purple Pro 3.5 inch Serial ATA IIIPurple Pro 12 TB

Product dimensions

Length
14.70 cm
Width
10.16 cm
Height
2.61 cm
Weight
660 g

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Package dimensions

Length
21 cm
Width
13 cm
Height
9 cm
Weight
709 g

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Hard drives» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 3.HPE
    0,9 %
  • 4.Dell
    1,2 %
  • 5.Toshiba
    1,6 %
  • 5.WD
    1,6 %
  • 7.Seagate
    1,9 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.HPE
    2 days
  • 2.Seagate
    3 days
  • 2.Synology
    3 days
  • 2.Toshiba
    3 days
  • 2.WD
    3 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Hard drives» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Ubiquiti
    1,2 %
  • 2.Synology
    1,6 %
  • 3.WD
    2,3 %
  • 4.Toshiba
    2,6 %
  • 5.Seagate
    3,3 %
Source: Galaxus