Can it be installed vertical instead of horizontal inside my lorex nvr?

I don't see any reason why not. Mine is installed in a Lorex NVR, but as I recall, it mounts horizontally.

Will this work in a Desktop Computer ?

I had a bunch of issues with this in my desktop... I ended up sending it back and getting two of these Seagate FireCuda HDD 8TB Internal Hard Drive HDD - 3.5 Inch CMR SATA 6Gb/s 7200RPM 256MB Cache 300TB/year with Rescue Services (ST8000DX001)

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Western Digital 8TB WD Purple Pro Surveillance Internal Hard Drive HDD - SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD8001PURP

Western Digital 8TB WD Purple Pro Surveillance Internal Hard Drive HDD - SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD8001PURP

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Brand
WD
Colour
WD Purple Pro
Compatible devices
Camera
Connectivity technology
SATA
Digital storage capacity
8 TB
Hard disk description
Mechanical

⚡7200 RPM high-speed spin

💾8TB massive storage capacity

📊550 TB/yr workload rating

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Description

🎥 Elevate your surveillance game with storage that never blinks!

ROCK SOLID RELIABILITY - Engineered for 550 TB/year workload to keep your critical surveillance running 24/7 without fail.
BLAZING FAST DATA TRANSFER - SATA 6 Gb/s interface ensures rapid 245 Mbps throughput for real-time analytics.
BUILT FOR AI DRIVEN INSIGHTS - Handles 32 AI streams per drive, perfect for deep learning and video analytics servers.
UNMATCHED SURVEILLANCE POWER - Supports up to 64 HD cameras with AllFrame AI tech for flawless multi-stream recording.
SEAMLESS CLOUD EDGE INTEGRATION - Optimized for cloud storage and smart video solutions, future-proofing your security infrastructure.

The Western Digital 8TB WD Purple Pro is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive designed specifically for high-end surveillance and AI-enabled video analytics. Featuring a 7200 RPM spindle speed, SATA 6 Gb/s interface, and 256 MB cache, it supports up to 64 HD cameras and 32 AI streams per drive. With a robust 550 TB/year workload rating, it delivers reliable, high-capacity storage tailored for deep learning servers, cloud solutions, and advanced video recording systems.

Specifications

ASIN	B0966W3JPS
Additional Features	Portable
Best Sellers Rank	#25,487 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #87 in Internal Hard Drives
Brand	WD
Built-In Media	hard drive
Cache Memory Installed Size	256
Color	WD Purple Pro
Compatible Devices	Camera
Connectivity Technology	SATA
Customer Package Type	Deposit Crate
Customer Reviews	4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (853)
Data Transfer Rate	245 Megabits Per Second
Digital Storage Capacity	8 TB
Enclosure Material	Information Not Available
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Global Trade Identification Number	00718037862682, 00718037889382
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk
Hard Disk Form Factor	3.5 Inches
Hard Disk Interface	Serial ATA-300
Hard Disk Rotational Speed	7200 RPM
Hard-Drive Size	8 TB
Hardware Connectivity	SATA 6.0 Gb/s
Hardware Platform	PlayStation 5
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness	37.3L x 25.8W x 6.6Th centimeters
Item Type Name	Hard Drive
Item Weight	816 g
Manufacturer	Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
Media Speed	500 Megabytes Per Second
Mfr Part Number	WD8001PURP
Model Name	WD Purple Pro Surveillance Hard Drive
Model Number	WD8001PURP-SPB6RY0
Number of Items	1
Read Speed	245 Megabytes Per Second
Specific Uses For Product	AI-enabled recorders, video analytics appliances, deep-learning servers, cloud solutions
UPC	718037862682 718037889382
Unit Count	1 Count

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