OPEN BOX - Western Digital 18TB WD Purple Pro Surveillance Internal Hard Drive HDD - SATA 6 Gb/s, 512 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD181PURP

These are very loud HDD, loudest consumer drives I have seen. Reminds me of older computers with floppy disks

I bought this to replace the hard drive in my security system. Easy to install and works perfectly.

Great Dell R730 set-up NVR very good

Me encanto ya que el precio es accesible

Utilizing the WD Purple drives in my NAS Blueiris Server, which diligently records footage from 12 cameras around the clock, has been an astute decision. While configuring my storage solution, I weighed several considerations, and one that prominently featured was my acceptance of potential catastrophic drive loss on that data. This decision led me to opt out of running backups or implementing a RAID configuration. However, I still yearned for a level of reliability that would minimize the need for frequent server intervention. That's where WD Purple drives have truly excelled. These drives have proven to be the perfect fit for my needs. Their specialized design for surveillance systems and continuous recording provides a reassuring level of durability and performance. I appreciate that they can withstand the constant write cycles, ensuring longevity even under demanding 24/7 operation. While I've accepted the possibility of drive failure, the reliability of WD Purple drives has given me peace of mind that I won't have to tinker with the server frequently. They've struck that sweet spot between reliability and performance, making them the ideal choice for those who prioritize continuous surveillance recording without the need for complex redundancy systems. WD Purple drives have been the dependable backbone of my surveillance setup, and I couldn't be happier with their performance.