Western Digital DHWD241PURP Purple Pro 24TB AI Surveillance Hard Drive

24TB surveillance-grade SATA hard drive built for AI-enabled recorders, analytics servers, and high-capacity NVR storage.

The WD DHWD241PURP gives installers and larger system builders a serious storage upgrade for demanding video environments. With 24TB capacity, 7200 RPM class speed, 512MB cache, and CMR recording, it is a strong fit for advanced surveillance systems that need long retention, heavier workloads, and dependable 24/7 recording.

Why installers choose this surveillance hard drive

• 24TB capacity for longer retention and larger multi-camera systems
• Built for AI-enabled recorders, analytics appliances, and deep-learning video environments
• 7200 RPM class performance with 512MB cache for smoother recording workloads
• CMR design for dependable write performance in surveillance storage applications
• Designed for up to 64 single-stream cameras and up to 550TB per year workload

Best use cases

• Large NVR systems in homes, businesses, warehouses, and commercial sites
• Surveillance deployments that need longer video retention
• AI video analytics systems with heavier storage demand
• Storage expansion for professional multi-camera recording platforms

Recommended with this product

• Recording Accessories
• Video Recorders
• Network Recorders NVRs
• Security Camera Accessories
• Power Management Solutions

Quick guidance

This drive is best for larger surveillance systems that need serious capacity and stronger workload handling. Before ordering, confirm your recorder supports a 3.5 inch SATA drive and 24TB maximum capacity.

1. Will the WD DHWD241PURP work with my NVR?
It works with recorders that accept a 3.5 inch internal SATA hard drive, but you should confirm the recorder’s maximum supported drive size and formatting requirements before purchase.

2. Is this drive built for 24/7 surveillance recording?
Yes. WD Purple Pro drives are designed for always-on surveillance environments and heavier workloads, making them a strong fit for advanced NVR systems.

3. Who should choose the 24TB version?
This capacity is ideal for larger multi-camera systems, longer retention needs, and AI-enabled surveillance setups where storage demand is much higher.