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Silver 3.5 inch internal hard drive with label showing WD Purple Pro 26TB

Western Digital

Western Digital WD260PURP Purple Pro 26TB 3.5" 7200RPM 512MB SATA internal hard drive

SKU CH-HTP2-0XQQF MPN WD260PURP

26TB 7200RPM SATA drive with 512MB cache built for 24/7 AI video recording supporting up to 64 cameras and 550TB yearly workload

  • Total capacity26 TB
  • Interface typeSATA
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM

Capacity 26TB

  • 26TB capacity stores weeks of multi-camera footage
  • 7200 RPM and 512MB cache sustain high-throughput recording
  • AllFrame AI technology reduces frame loss during playback
  • 550TB/year workload rating handles continuous 24/7 capture
  • 5M hour MTBF supports long-term reliability in always-on systems

High-capacity surveillance storage

The WD Purple Pro WD260PURP is a 26TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for AI-enabled smart video recorders, appliances and servers that run around the clock. Its 7200 RPM spindle and 512MB cache support continuous high-resolution recording from up to 64 single-stream HD cameras.

Verify SATA power and bay clearance

Confirm that your recorder or server has a free SATA 6 Gb/s port and a standard 3.5-inch drive bay with adequate airflow for 24/7 operation. The drive carries a 550TB per year workload rating and a 2.5 million hour MTBF, so sustained write throughput must be matched by stable power delivery and cooling.

OptiNAND and AllFrame AI included

Western Digital's OptiNAND technology integrates flash to boost capacity and reliability, while AllFrame AI reduces frame loss and improves playback across multiple video streams. No extra software licences or mounting hardware are bundled; the drive is ready for direct installation in compatible surveillance platforms.

How it compares

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

Price $867.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 26 TB
Higher than about 97% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $33.38 per TB
Cheaper than about 78% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWestern Digital
Product linePurple Pro
Model nameWD260PURP
Part numberWD260PURP
Total capacity26 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA
Size & build
Shipping weight0.73 kg
Package size191 × 127 × 64 mm

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Questions about this item

Does the WD260PURP include mounting screws or cables in the box?

Retail or OEM packing may vary, so mounting screws and SATA cables are not guaranteed with the WD260PURP; plan to source them separately if your chassis does not supply them.

Is the 26 TB Purple Pro the only capacity in this series, or are smaller drives available?

The WD260PURP is the 26 TB model in the Purple Pro line; other capacities exist in the same series but are separate part numbers not covered by this listing.

What does the 550 TB per year workload rating mean for a 24/7 recorder running 64 cameras?

The 550 TB/year rating shows the WD260PURP is built for the sustained write load of 64 HD streams plus AI analytics in always-on operation.

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