WD Purple Pro 12TB AI Surveillance Hard Drive
Brand: Western Digital | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: 0F48976 | Part #: 0F48976 | MPN: WD121PURP
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About the WD Purple Pro 12TB AI Surveillance Hard Drive
Overview
The Western Digital WD Purple Pro 12TB AI Surveillance Hard Drive (WD121PURP) is engineered for the demands of modern, AI-enabled surveillance systems. With a massive 12TB capacity, this drive provides ample storage for high-resolution video from multiple cameras. Its AllFrame AI technology supports up to 64 HD cameras and an additional 32 AI streams, making it the ideal choice for deep learning analytics and AI-powered NVRs. The 7200 RPM spin speed and SATA 6Gb/s interface ensure high-speed data access and transfer, while the CMR recording technology provides reliable, 24/7 operation.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Series | WD Purple Pro |
| Model | WD121PURP |
| Part Number | 0F48976 |
| Capacity | 12TB |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Technology | CMR |
Key Features
- Engineered for AI-enabled 24/7 surveillance systems
- Supports up to 64 HD cameras and 32 AI streams
- AllFrame AI technology for reduced frame loss
- High workload rating of up to 550TB/year
- CMR technology for reliable, continuous recording
Ideal Use Cases
- AI-enabled Network Video Recorders (NVRs)
- Deep learning and video analytics servers
- Enterprise-class surveillance systems
- High-camera-count security installations
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Technical Specifications
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | 0F48976 |
| Part Number | 0F48976 |
| MPN | WD121PURP |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 12TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| AI Optimized | Yes |
| Capacity | 12TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache | 256MB |
| workload_rate_limit | 550TB/year |
| duty_cycle | 24/7 operation |
Frequently Asked Questions about WD Purple Pro 12TB AI Surveillance Hard Drive
What does the WD Purple Pro 12TB AI Surveillance Hard Drive do?
At 12TB, the WD Purple Pro 12TB AI Surveillance Hard Drive suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The SATA 6Gb/s interface is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the WD Purple Pro 12TB AI Surveillance Hard Drive?
Key specifications for the WD Purple Pro 12TB AI Surveillance Hard Drive: capacity 12TB; form factor 3.5"; interface SATA 6Gb/s; new condition; product name WD Purple Pro 12TB AI Surveillance Hard Drive; brand Western Digital; category Hard Drive; capacity 12TB; form factor 3.5"; interface SATA 6Gb/s. Manufacturer part number 0F48976. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the WD Purple Pro 12TB AI Surveillance Hard Drive compatible with my infrastructure?
The WD Purple Pro 12TB AI Surveillance Hard Drive uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface in a 3.5" form factor. It's compatible with server platforms that expose this interface — typical deployments include Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro SuperServer chassis. For specific vendor part-number compatibility, our team validates against the manufacturer support matrix.