Western Digital Expands Purple Pro HDD Lineup with 26TB Model
StorageReview.com, Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
Ahead of NAB 2025, Western Digital has introduced a new 26TB WD Purple Pro hard drive for high-capacity smart video solutions. As the largest capacity drive within this enterprise-class series, the 26TB model aims to address increasing storage demands driven by AI-enabled recorders, video analytics, and cloud-based systems.
Built on an 11-disk platform, the 26TB WD Purple Pro HDD uses CMR technology to provide durable, high-performance storage for large-scale surveillance applications. With its enhanced capacity, the drive is geared towards managing extensive video data streams and maintaining reliable accessibility.
WD Purple Pro 26TB Features
The 26TB model has various features tailored to demanding video recording and AI analysis environments. Notably, the drive supports AllFrame AI technology, which enables compatibility with up to 64 single-stream HD cameras or 32 AI streams. This optimization helps reduce frame drops, ensuring critical video footage is captured and stored accurately.