Western Digital
Western Digital WD141PURP 14 TB 3.5" SATA internal hard drive
A 14 TB SATA drive built for AI-enabled recorders and video analytics appliances, supporting up to 32 AI streams and a 550 TB/yr workload rate
- Designed for AI-enabled recorders and deep-learning servers
- AllFrame AI technology reduces frame loss and improves playback
- Supports up to 32 AI streams for analytics
- 550 TB/yr workload rating for heavy surveillance use
- 512 MB cache and 255.0 megabits_per_second transfer rate
High-capacity surveillance storage
The WD141PURP is a 14 TB 3.5 inch SATA internal hard drive built for AI-enabled recorders, video analytics appliances and deep-learning servers. It supports up to 32 AI streams per drive for real-time analytics. AllFrame AI technology helps reduce frame loss and improves playback across multiple camera streams.
Thermals and power in normal use
The drive is designed with tarnish-resistant components for harsh environments and additional robustness for multi-bay enclosures where operational vibration is present. A 512 MB cache and a 255.0 megabits per second data transfer rate sustain steady write performance. Enterprise-class engineering maintains data integrity during continuous operation.
Behaviour under sustained load
The drive is rated for up to 550 TB per year workload rate, supporting heavy, always-on recording and analytics workloads. AllFrame AI technology continues to reduce frame loss when many streams write simultaneously. This capacity and workload rating suit large-scale surveillance deployments rather than general desktop storage.
Highlights
- Designed for AI-enabled recorders and deep-learning servers
- AllFrame AI technology reduces frame loss and improves playback
- Supports up to 32 AI streams for analytics
- 550 TB/yr workload rating for heavy surveillance use
- 512 MB cache and 255.0 megabits_per_second transfer rate
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
How do I install the 3.5" SATA drive and what step is often missed?
Mount the 3.5 inch drive in a 3.5 inch bay, connect the SATA data and power cables, then enable AHCI in BIOS so the 512 MB cache and 255.0 megabits per second transfer rate are fully utilised; the step most often missed is setting AHCI before the OS loads.
What maintenance or replacement will the WD141PURP need later?
The drive is rated for 550 TB per year workload; plan replacement once the SMART workload counter approaches that figure or after the manufacturer-specified service life for the 14 TB surveillance model.
What limit appears first under sustained AI recording loads?
The 550 TB per year workload rating is the first limit reached during continuous 32 AI stream recording, before thermal or mechanical thresholds on the 14 TB Purple Pro drive.
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