We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
Silver 3.5 inch internal hard drive with circuit board visible on underside

Western Digital

Western Digital WD101PURP 10TB 7200 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-D03P-AXC5H MPN WD101PURP

A 10TB 7200 RPM SATA drive with 256MB cache built for 24/7 video surveillance workloads up to 550TB/year

  • Total capacity10 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Flash memory typeHard Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM

Capacity 10TB

  • Built for 24/7 AI video recording with 2.5 million-hour MTBF
  • Handles up to 64 HD cameras plus multi-stream smart cameras
  • 550 TB/year workload rating sustains heavy capture and analysis
  • AllFrame AI technology reduces frame loss for smoother playback
  • 10 TB capacity at 7200 RPM with 256 MB cache on SATA 6.0Gb/s

Purpose-built surveillance storage

The WD Purple Pro 10TB drive is engineered for always-on video recording systems that run 24/7. It supports up to 64 single-stream HD cameras and handles multi-stream smart cameras in AI-enabled recorders, analytics appliances and deep-learning servers. A workload rating of 550 TB per year and an MTBF of 2.5 million hours reflect the demands of continuous capture and analysis.

Host compatibility checks

Verify that your recorder, server or enclosure provides a SATA 6.0Gb/s port and can supply power to a 3.5-inch drive. The bare-drive packaging means no cables or brackets are included, so confirm you have the necessary SATA data and power leads. Ensure the operating environment stays within the drive’s specified temperature range and that the chassis can accommodate the 26.10mm height.

Thermals, noise and power

The 7200 RPM spindle and 256MB cache deliver sustained throughput for multiple concurrent video streams while AllFrame AI technology reduces frame loss. In normal multi-bay operation the drive runs within typical acoustic and thermal limits for surveillance-class hardware. Tarnish-resistant components add robustness in harsh environments, and the design is validated for RAID and JBOD configurations.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $262.99
Pricier than about 79% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 10 TB
Higher than about 85% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $26.30 per TB
Cheaper than about 87% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

New to this? Paying with USDT: TRC-20 or ERC-20 — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameWD
Product linePurple Pro
Model nameWD101PURP
Total capacity10 TB
Recommended useFor Video Surveillance
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Flash memory typeHard Drive
Cache memory256 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Max height26.1 mm
Maximum width101.6 mm
Maximum length147 mm
Shipping weight0.73 kg
Package size147 × 102 × 26 mm

Other versions of this model

5 more in the same range

Questions about this item

Does the WD101PURP ship as a bare drive or with cables and brackets?

The drive is supplied as a bare 3.5" unit without SATA data or power cables, mounting screws or a bracket; those must be sourced separately.

How does the 10 TB Purple Pro model compare with lower-capacity Purple Pro drives for AI video workloads?

All Purple Pro drives share the 550 TB/yr workload rating and 64-camera support, so the 10 TB version gives the same endurance in a smaller capacity.

What does the 7200 RPM speed mean for sustained write performance in a 24/7 recorder?

The 7200 RPM spindle combined with 256 MB cache and AllFrame AI technology maintains steady throughput for multiple simultaneous HD streams.

More in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs

Similar items