Your NVR's been throwing 'storage full' warnings for weeks. Or you're specging out an AI analytics build and need a drive that actually keeps up with 64 cameras running deep-learning workloads. This is that drive.
The WD Purple Pro 24TB is built for the heavy end of surveillance — advanced recorders, video analytics servers, deep-learning rigs, cloud-based storage in RAID or JBOD. 7200RPM, 512MB cache, up to 287MB/s transfer. CMR recording, not SMR, so your write performance doesn't collapse under a full 24x7 camera feed.
Tarnish-resistant internals handle the dusty, humid server room in the back of your shop or the multi-bay enclosure that's been rattling since 2019. Rated for up to 550TB/yr workload across the 8–24TB range. 2.5 million-hour MTBF. Five-year limited warranty.
Fits standard 3.5" bays. 147 × 101.6 × 26.1mm, 690g. SATA interface. Operating temp 0–65°C.
If your current drive is a generic desktop HDD doing surveillance duty, this is the upgrade that stops the dropped frames and the 'why did it miss that clip?' conversations with your insurer
| brand | Western Digital |
| model_number | WD241PURP |
| capacity | 24TB |
| form_factor | 3.5-inch |
| interface | SATA |
| transfer_rate | Up to 287MB/s |
| spindle_speed | 7200 RPM |
| cache_size | 512MB |
| recording_technology | CMR |
| workload_rating | Up to 550TB/yr (8–24TB range) |
| max_cameras | 64 single-stream |
| mtbf | 2,500,000 hours |
| operating_temperature | 0°C to 65°C |
| non_operating_temperature | -40°C to 70°C |
| dimensions | 147mm x 101.6mm x 26.1mm |
| weight | 690g |
| warranty | 5-Year Limited Warranty |
| certifications | BSMI, ICES-003/NMB-003, CE, FCC, KC, Maghreb, RCM, UKCA, VCCI, CB-Scheme, TUV, UL |
| category | Technology > Data Storage |
