WD Purple Pro WD121PURP 12TB 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" New Sealed
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About this product
The WD Purple Pro WD121PURP is a 12TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive, designed with a 256MB cache and a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface. Operating at 7200 RPM, it is specifically engineered for advanced AI-enabled recorders, surveillance servers, and analytics appliances. This HDD offers a read speed of 265MB/s and comes with a substantial 5-year manufacturer warranty, compatible with both laptops and PCs.
Our take
If your surveillance system demands serious performance and reliability, the WD Purple Pro 12TB is an impressive contender. This drive is clearly built for heavy-duty video applications, boasting a 7200 RPM speed and a solid 256MB cache, coupled with a 265MB/s read speed for quick access to recorded data. The 5-year warranty is a huge plus, offering peace of mind for continuous operation. While it's on the pricier side, the specialized features and extended warranty make it a worthwhile investment for professional-grade security setups where data integrity and uptime are critical.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Specifically designed for AI surveillance
- Excellent 5-year manufacturer warranty
- 7200 RPM with 265MB/s read speed
- Large 12 TB storage capacity
Cons
- Higher price point
- California Prop 65 Warning present
Specifications
- Compatible With Laptop, PC
- Color Purple
- MPN WD121PURP
- California Prop 65 Warning Cancer and Reproductive Harm .
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand Western Digital
Show all 15 specifications
- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
- Read Speed
- 265MB/s
- Manufacturer Warranty
- 5 Year
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Model
- Western Digital WD Purple Pro
- Storage Capacity
- 12 TB
- Interface
- SATA III
- Cache
- 256 MB
