WD Purple Pro 24TB Surveillance HDD — 7200RPM 24×7

The WD Purple Pro 24TB Surveillance Hard Drive is purpose-built for demanding security and surveillance applications, delivering the capacity, performance, and reliability required for advanced AI-enabled NVR systems, video analytics servers, and multi-camera UniFi Protect deployments. Engineered specifically for 24×7 continuous operation, this drive supports workloads up to 550TB per year—significantly higher than standard drives—making it ideal for installations with dozens of high-resolution cameras recording simultaneously.

• Massive 24TB capacity stores months of high-resolution footage from extensive camera arrays
• 7200 RPM performance with 287MB/s transfer rates ensures smooth recording and playback of multiple 4K video streams
• 512MB cache buffer optimizes write performance for continuous surveillance workloads
• CMR recording technology provides superior reliability and longevity compared to SMR alternatives
• Tarnish-resistant components withstand harsh environments and temperature variations
• Enhanced vibration tolerance for stable operation in multi-bay RAID and JBOD configurations
• 2.5 million hour MTBF rating with 5-year limited warranty for long-term peace of mind

For UniFi Protect installations powering large commercial surveillance systems, the WD Purple Pro delivers the enterprise-grade storage foundation your deployment demands. Whether you’re running a UniFi Network Video Recorder, building a custom storage server, or expanding existing NAS capacity, this drive’s specialized firmware handles the unique demands of surveillance recording—including optimized streaming performance, reduced frame loss, and enhanced error recovery. The combination of high capacity, robust build quality, and surveillance-specific optimizations makes this an excellent long-term investment for professional security installations requiring reliable, high-performance storage that won’t compromise footage integrity.