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Western Digital 26TB WD Pro Internal Hard Drive WD260PURP

Western Digital 26TB WD Pro Internal Hard Drive WD260PURP

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$1,429.99at NeweggChecked Nov 9

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $1,429.99 at Newegg on Nov 9.
  • Checked at 2 stores.

Our take on the Western Digital 26TB WD Pro Internal Hard Drive WD260PURP

The WD Purple Pro 26TB is a 3.5-inch 7200 rpm surveillance hard drive built for always-on recording systems. It uses Western Digital's OptiNAND platform with a 512MB cache and a SATA 6Gb/s interface rated for a 600 MB/s sustained transfer rate. It is aimed at NVR and DVR installers and small businesses running many cameras, where its high workload rating and AllFrame AI firmware separate it from desktop drives. Against smaller Purple Pro capacities it offers more recording days per bay; against enterprise drives it trades some random performance for surveillance-tuned firmware and lower power draw.

Best forMulti-camera NVR and DVR systems24/7 surveillance recordingLarge archives with many camerasInstallers building high-capacity storage
Pros
  • 26TB per bay cuts the number of drives needed
  • 7200 rpm with 512MB cache for steady write throughput
  • AllFrame AI firmware tuned for surveillance streams
  • Built for continuous 24/7 operation
  • Standard 3.5-inch SATA fit for most NVR chassis
Cons
  • Not a desktop or NAS drive; random performance is modest
  • Runs warmer and louder than 5400 rpm drives
  • Needs a bay and power headroom for a full-size 3.5-inch drive
  • High capacity means longer rebuilds if a drive fails

Western Digital 26TB WD Pro Internal Hard Drive WD260PURP prices at every store

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    $1,429.99Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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    $1,574.99Free shippingChecked Nov 9
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Western Digital 26TB WD Pro Internal Hard Drive WD260PURP price history

Lowest price we've seen: $1,429.99 on Nov 10 at Newegg. Tracked across 2 stores since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

Owners of Purple Pro drives generally report reliable long-term recording in NVR systems and praise the capacity per bay. Complaints center on heat, noise and the cost of large capacities.

What people mention
  • ReliabilityPraisedOwners report steady recording over long periods in always-on NVR systems.
  • CapacityPraisedBuyers value fitting many cameras' footage into a single drive bay.
  • NoiseCriticisedSome owners find the 7200 rpm motor and seeks audible in quiet spaces.
  • HeatMixedIt runs warm; owners say airflow in the enclosure matters.
  • SetupPraisedIt is recognized by common NVR and DVR systems without extra configuration.

Specifications

Sustained Transfer Rate (MB/s)
600.0Source
Wi-Fi
NoSource
Depth (")
5.8Source
RPM
7200 rpmSource

Questions and answers

Is this drive meant for a desktop PC?
No. It is a surveillance drive tuned for continuous writing in NVR and DVR systems. A desktop or NAS drive is a better fit for general use.
How many cameras can it handle?
Western Digital rates Purple Pro drives for large multi-bay systems with many streams. Actual camera count depends on resolution, bitrate and retention.
Does it work with any NVR brand?
It uses a standard SATA 6Gb/s interface and 3.5-inch form factor, so it fits most NVR and DVR chassis. Check your recorder's supported drive list for very large capacities.
Is it better than the standard WD Purple?
Purple Pro adds 7200 rpm speed, a larger cache and a higher workload rating. Standard Purple is quieter and cheaper but aimed at lighter systems.
What comes in the box?
The drive itself, with mounting screws in most retail packs. SATA cables are usually not included.
Where is the Western Digital 26TB WD Pro Internal Hard Drive WD260PURP cheapest?
At Newegg, for $1,429.99, as of our latest check.
Where can I buy the Western Digital 26TB WD Pro Internal Hard Drive WD260PURP?
2 stores we checked sell it, including Newegg, Best Buy.

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Form Factor
3.5"Source
Width (")
4.0Source
Type
HDDSource
Weight (oz)
24.3Source
Placement
InternalSource
Size (GB)
26000Source
Height (")
1.0Source
Cache Memory (MB)
512Source
Interface
S-ATA 6Gb/sSource