The WD Purple Pro 18TB hard disk belongs among the high load internal HDDs for 24/7 monitoring systems, e.g. security cameras. The 3.5" format is made chiefly for data centres and desktop PCs. One of the key parameters is obviously the rotational speed of the HDD. The 7200 RPM RPM ensures better speeds when working with multimedia and data. The overall data capacity of the HDD is 18000 GB. The drive has a 512 MB memory cache. You can link the Western Digital hard disk and a computer or other device takes place using the SATA III interface.
Platter hard disks have a notably special construction. Inside the enclosure there is a mechanism that utilises moving platters, complete with hard disk heads that facilitate reading and writing of data. These moving parts are not particularly resistant against shock or impact, but at the same time you get a great combo of a low price and great storage capacity. The crucial parameter that determines the speed of a hard disk is the number of rotations per minute (RPM). With the WD Purple Pro 18TB, you get 7200 RPM revolutions per minute. It's a great model for more demanding users, such as graphic or video editors - in short, people who work with large amounts of data. Data transmission and stability is also influenced by the disk buffer - the so-called cache. The Western Digital platter drive is equipped with a 512 MB cache that stores the last used data for their speedy reading.
If you want to mount the WD Purple Pro 18TB in the device of your choice, it must be equipped with a 3.5" slot. The communication between the HDD and PC takes place using the SATA III interface with a speed of 3 Gbit/s. This technology is one of the best HDD data transfer solutions available and delivers a speed of 600 MB/s.
This product is not an independently functional unit and may require professional installation.
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