Western Digital Purple Pro WD101PURP 10 TB Hard Drive - 3.5" Internal - SATA (SATA/600) - Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) Method

Discover the next generation of surveillance storage with WD Purple Pro WD101PURP. Designed for AI-enabled recorders, video analytics appliances, deep-learning servers, and cloud-backed security workflows, this 10 TB internal HDD delivers the blend of capacity, performance, and reliability that modern security ecosystems demand. Engineered for continuous, high-intensity workloads, it helps ensure smooth video capture, rapid analytics, and scalable retention for demanding surveillance deployments.

• AI-Ready, surveillance-optimized performance. The Western Digital Purple Pro WD101PURP is purpose-built for high-end AI-enabled recorders and analytics platforms. It leverages conventional magnetic recording (CMR) to provide predictable, sustained throughput under heavy workloads, supporting continuous video ingestion, real-time analytics, and deep-learning inference at scale. With firmware engineered for surveillance ecosystems, this drive minimizes dropped frames and interruptions, enabling reliable long-term storage for security operations. AllFrame technology helps reduce video interruptions and frame loss, contributing to higher-quality footage and easier post-event analysis in networks with dense camera deployments. This makes WD Purple Pro an ideal backbone for sophisticated security architectures that rely on consistent performance and data integrity.
• Massive 10 TB capacity for extended retention and rapid analytics. The 10-terabyte capacity provides ample headroom to store thousands of hours of footage from diverse cameras and high-resolution streams, while supporting rapid indexing and search across large video libraries. This high-capacity drive is designed to support evolving surveillance demands, including higher camera counts, increased frame rates, and more complex analytics workflows. The WD101PURP’s substantial storage capacity helps minimize the need for frequent offloading or archival cycles, giving security teams faster access to historic data and enabling more thorough investigations. By pairing large capacity with dependable performance, WD Purple Pro empowers organizations to scale their security operations without compromising efficiency or response times.
• Reliability and endurance for 24/7 operation. Built to handle round-the-clock workloads, WD Purple Pro drives are engineered for reliability in demanding surveillance environments. With robust data integrity features and endurance designed for continuous recording and analytics, this drive maintains consistent performance even during peak activity periods. Its design prioritizes steady thermals, stable power delivery, and error management to reduce frame drops and interruptions in mission-critical footage. For security deployments that must run continuously, the WD101PURP provides a dependable foundation that supports long-term retention, rapid retrieval, and consistent analytics across a large fleet of cameras and devices.
• Broad compatibility with 3.5" SATA systems. The WD101PURP is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive with a SATA (SATA/600) interface, making it compatible with a wide range of DVRs, NVRs, servers, and security appliances. Its standard form factor and SATA connection enable straightforward installation into existing surveillance racks, workstations, and server chassis. This compatibility simplifies procurement and deployment, allowing security teams to upgrade to higher capacity and more capable storage without overhauling their hardware. Whether you are configuring a dedicated surveillance server, a hybrid analytics node, or a cloud-connected edge appliance, WD Purple Pro provides the dependable storage performance you need.
• Optimized for AI workloads, analytics, and cloud-integrated workflows. Beyond pure recording, WD Purple Pro drives are designed to support analytics-driven security operations, including real-time video analytics, facial recognition, object detection, and behavior analysis. The combination of large capacity, reliable throughput, and CMR technology enables streamlined data processing pipelines and faster insights. For organizations leveraging AI-based security platforms, this drive helps ensure that data streams from multiple sources can be ingested, processed, and analyzed efficiently, while maintaining smooth playback and rapid retrieval of critical footage and insights across on-premises and cloud-enabled environments.

Technical Details of WD101PURP

• Model: WD101PURP
• Capacity: 10 TB
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch
• Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA/600)
• Recording Technology: Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR)
• Usage: Designed for surveillance, AI-enabled recorders, analytics appliances, and high-workload servers

how to install WD101PURP

• Power down your system and unplug it from the electrical outlet. If you're upgrading an existing drive, ensure you have all necessary data backups before proceeding.
• Open the chassis and locate an available 3.5-inch drive bay. Slide a mounting bracket or tray into the bay if required by your enclosure or server chassis, then align the WD Purple Pro drive with the SATA data and power connectors.
• Attach the SATA data connector and the SATA power connector securely. Ensure the cables are routed neatly to avoid interference with cooling fans or other components.
• Secure the drive in the bay with appropriate screws or mounting hardware. Close the chassis, reconnect power and data, and boot up the system.
• Initialize and format the drive in your operating system or surveillance appliance. Use Disk Management (Windows) or your NAS/server management tools to initialize, partition, and format the drive according to your deployment needs. If used in a surveillance appliance, consult your device’s setup docs for the recommended file system and raid or storage pool configuration. Update the firmware if a newer version is available from WD or the device vendor to ensure optimal performance and compatibility.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the WD101PURP best used for? A: WD101PURP is best suited for high-end surveillance environments, AI-enabled recorders, video analytics appliances, deep-learning servers, and cloud-connected security workflows that require large-capacity, reliable storage with sustained performance.
• Q: What interface does this drive use? A: This drive uses a SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA/600) interface and a 3.5-inch form factor, making it compatible with a wide range of desktops, servers, DVRs, and NVRs that support SATA hard drives.
• Q: Is this drive good for 24/7 operation? A: Yes. WD Purple Pro drives are engineered for continuous, high-workload environments typical of surveillance systems, security analytics, and data-intensive video workflows.
• Q: Does the drive support AI and analytics workloads? A: Yes. The WD101PURP is designed to support AI-enabled recorders and analytics appliances, enabling efficient ingestion, processing, and retrieval of security video data for real-time analysis and insights.
• Q: How should I deploy this drive in my system? A: Install the drive in a compatible 3.5-inch bay, connect via SATA, boot the system, initialize/format the drive, and configure it in your surveillance software or storage management platform. For best results, follow your device vendor’s guidance on file systems, RAID or storage pools, and firmware updates.