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

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Brand
Western
Color
Purple
Compatible Devices
Server Storage
Connectivity Technology
SATA
Digital Storage Capacity
8 TB
Hard Disk Description
Mechanical

⚡SATA 6 Gb/s blazing speed

💾8TB massive storage

🧠32 AI streams support

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Description

🎥 Secure your smart surveillance future with WD Purple Pro!

MASSIVE 8 TB CAPACITY - Store endless high-res surveillance footage without compromise.
AI OPTIMIZED PERFORMANCE - Supports up to 32 AI streams per drive, perfect for deep learning and video analytics.
BUILT FOR HARSH ENVIRONMENTS - Tarnish-resistant components and multi-bay robustness ensure reliability in demanding setups.
ENTERPRISE GRADE RELIABILITY - Handles up to 550 TB/year workload with 5-year limited warranty for peace of mind.
BLAZING SATA 6 GB S INTERFACE - Experience ultra-fast data transfer rates up to 245 MB/s for seamless video playback.

The Western Digital 8TB WD Purple Pro is a high-performance internal hard drive engineered for advanced AI-enabled surveillance systems. Featuring a 3.5-inch form factor, SATA 6 Gb/s interface, 256 MB cache, and 7200 RPM speed, it supports up to 32 AI video streams and a hefty 550 TB/year workload. Designed with tarnish-resistant components for durability in multi-bay enclosures, it ensures reliable, high-capacity storage ideal for video analytics, deep learning servers, and cloud solutions.

Specifications

ASIN	B0966W3JPS
Additional Features	Data Recovery Service
Best Sellers Rank	#31 in Internal Hard Drives
Brand	Western Digital
Built-In Media	3.5" WD Purple Pro SATA 6 Gb/s Hard Drive, Mounting Screws, Quick Install Guide
Cache Memory Installed Size	256
Color	Purple
Compatible Devices	Server, Storage System, Video Recorder, Video Surveillance System
Connectivity Technology	SATA
Customer Reviews	4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (769)
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
Hard Disk Rotational Speed	7200 rpm
Hard-Drive Size	8 TB
Hardware Connectivity	SATA 6.0 Gb/s
Installation Type	Internal Hard Drive
Item Dimensions L x W x Thickness	5.79"L x 4"W x 1.03"Th
Item Type Name	Hard Drive
Item Weight	1.8 pounds
Manufacturer	Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
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	Business, Personal
UPC	718037862682 718037889382
Unit Count	1 Count
Warranty Description	Five year limited-warranty

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