The Western Digital WD Purple Pro 26TB is a high-capacity 3.5-inch SATA hard drive tailored specifically for surveillance systems and AI-enabled video applications. Featuring a robust 7200 RPM spindle speed and a large 512 MB DRAM cache, it delivers sustained transfer rates up to 287 MB/s, ideal for handling multiple high-resolution video streams simultaneously. Utilizing conventional magnetic recording (CMR) technology combined with OptiNAND innovation, this drive provides enterprise-class reliability and storage efficiency. Engineered with tarnish-resistant components and enhanced durability, it withstands the challenging conditions of multi-bay enclosures and harsh surveillance environments. Designed to support up to 64 single-stream cameras and a demanding workload rating of up to 550 TB/year, it’s optimized for 24/7 continuous recording and AI analytics workloads. The WD Purple Pro 26TB also offers 5 years of limited warranty coverage, ensuring long-term dependability for professional video security systems.