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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💜 Purple power for pro-level surveillance—never miss a moment!

MASSIVE 18 TB CAPACITY - Store endless high-res surveillance footage without compromise.
BLAZING 7200 RPM SPEED - Experience rapid data access and seamless video streaming.
OPTIMIZED FOR AI CLOUD - Perfectly tuned for smart video analytics, deep learning, and cloud storage solutions.
ENTERPRISE GRADE WORKLOAD - Handles up to 550 TB/year—built for relentless 24/7 surveillance.
TARNISH RESISTANT DURABILITY - Engineered to thrive in harsh, multi-bay environments with unmatched reliability.

The Western Digital 18TB WD Purple Pro is a high-performance surveillance HDD featuring SATA 6 Gb/s interface, 512 MB cache, and 7200 RPM speed. Designed for advanced AI-enabled recorders and multi-bay enclosures, it supports a hefty 550 TB/year workload with tarnish-resistant components, ensuring reliable 24/7 operation in demanding environments.

Specifications

Memory Speed	2
Hard Drive	18 TB Mechanical Hard Disk
Brand	Western Digital
Series	WD Purple Pro Surveillance Hard Drive
Item model number	WD181PURP-SPB6HY0
Item Weight	1.75 pounds
Product Dimensions	5.79 x 4 x 1.03 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH	5.79 x 4 x 1.03 inches
Color	Purple
Flash Memory Size	18 TB
Hard Drive Interface	Serial ATA
Hard Drive Rotational Speed	7200 RPM
Batteries	1 AAAA batteries required.
Department	unisex
Manufacturer	Western Digital Technologies, Inc.
Language	English, English, English, English, English
ASIN	B0966TBDRZ
Date First Available	May 7, 2021

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