Western Digital revolutionizes storage with its new 26TB hard drives

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Unprecedented innovation and capability for NAS and video surveillance solutions
Madrid, May 14, 2025 – In a world where artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data analytics are redefining workflows, the demand for high-capacity storage solutions continues to grow. Western Digital (Nasdaq: WDC) is taking this technological evolution a step further with the introduction of its new WD Red® Pro and WD Purple™ Pro hard drives. 26 TB, designed to meet the advanced storage needs of businesses, creatives, and video surveillance solutions.
WD Red® Pro 26TB: Power and reliability for NAS
Optimized for NAS environments with multi-bay systems and RAID configurations, the WD Red Pro 26TB Raises the standard for professional storage. With an impressive working capacity of up to 550 TB/year or with a MTBF of 2,5 million hours, this HDD is designed for intensive workloads 24/7, guaranteeing performance, scalability and maximum reliability.
Thanks to technology OptiNAND™, optimizes data tracking and management, offering a durable solution for businesses and professionals who rely on robust storage for demanding workflows.
WD Purple® Pro 26TB: The best choice for smart video surveillance
On the tenth anniversary of its Purple line, Western Digital introduces the WD Purple Pro 26TB, a hard drive designed to support high-resolution video recordings and artificial intelligence-based analysis systems.
Built on a platform of 11 discos, this HDD delivers exceptional performance for security applications, video analytics, and deep learning servers. Its technology ePMR optimizes the recording and playback of content, while AllFrame™ AI allows support for up to 64 HD cameras o 32 AI streams for intelligent data processing. In addition, its loading capacity 550 TB/year and the inclusion of Western Digital Device Analytics They ensure advanced management of the unit's status, maximizing its durability and reliability.


Western Digital's vision
“Our mission is to ensure that storage solutions evolve at the pace of today’s needs,” he says. Nigel Edwards, Vice President of Sales at Western Digital. “With the new WD Red® Pro and WD Purple™ Pro 26TB drives, we offer the capacity, performance, and reliability that businesses of all sizes need to continue advancing their digital transformation.”
Western Digital continues to lead the market with innovative storage technologies that not only meet growing data demands but also contribute to a more sustainable future.



