Western Digital Expands Purple Pro HDD Lineup with 26TB Model

The massive-capacity WD Purple Pro is purpose-built for modern surveillance systems.

Ahead of NAB 2025, Western Digital has introduced a new 26TB WD Purple Pro hard drive for high-capacity smart video solutions. As the largest capacity drive within this enterprise-class series, the 26TB model aims to address increasing storage demands driven by AI-enabled recorders, video analytics, and cloud-based systems. Built on an 11-disk platform, the 26TB WD Purple Pro HDD uses CMR technology to provide durable, high-performance storage for large-scale surveillance applications. With its enhanced capacity, the drive is geared towards managing extensive video data streams and maintaining reliable accessibility.

WD Purple Pro 26TB Features

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