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WD - Red Plus 8TB NAS Internal Hard Drive

Model: WD80EFPX
SKU: 6581897
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Specifications
  • Storage Capacity
    8000 gigabytes
    Storage Drive Type
    HDD
    Rotational Speed
    5640 revolutions per minute
    Maximum Read Speed
    215 megabytes per second
    Maximum Write Speed
    215 megabytes per second
    Form Factor
    3.5 in.
  • Key Specs
    • Storage Capacity: 8000 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
    • Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
    • Rotational Speed: 5640 revolutions per minute (The rate at which the hard drive spins its platters. The higher the rotational speed, the faster the drive can read and write data.)
    • Maximum Read Speed: 215 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
    • Maximum Write Speed: 215 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can write information; for example, saving files.)
    • Form Factor: 3.5 in.
    • Interface(s): SATA (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
  • General
    • Brand: WD
    • Model Number: WD80EFPX
    • Product Name: Red Plus 8TB NAS Internal Hard Drive
  • Capacity
    • Storage Capacity: 8000 gigabytes (Measured in megabytes (MB), gigabytes (GB) and terabytes (TB), this is the amount available for storing files, music, movies, photos and more. The total includes the capacity of the hard disk drive and solid state drive if both are included on the computer.)
  • Performance
    • Storage Drive Type: HDD (Traditional, mechanical hard disk drives are the most common type of storage because they're relatively inexpensive and offer huge capacities. However, they also generate both noise and heat. Solid state drives, also known as SSDs, are many times faster than hard disk drives and have no moving parts to wear out, but typically offer less capacity for the same price.)
    • Rotational Speed: 5640 revolutions per minute (The rate at which the hard drive spins its platters. The higher the rotational speed, the faster the drive can read and write data.)
    • Maximum Read Speed: 215 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can read information; for example, opening files.)
    • Maximum Write Speed: 215 megabytes per second (The greatest speed at which the device can write information; for example, saving files.)
  • Compatibility
    • Internal Or External: Internal
    • Product Compatibility: Network Attached Storage (NAS), Desktop computers
    • Form Factor: 3.5 in.
    • Interface(s): SATA (Refers to the types of connections that devices use to interact and communicate with each other.)
    • Minimum System Requirements: Specifically designed for use in NAS systems with up to 8 bays
  • Features
    • Data Encryption: false
    • Usage: Network Attached Storage (NAS), Everyday computing
  • Memory
    • Cache Buffer Size: 256 megabytes (The data capacity of the cache buffer (or disk buffer) that acts as temporary memory for the drive. The cache holds the most recently and frequently used data to save the drive the extra step of pulling it from permanent storage every time it's needed, which helps increase the drive's overall speed.)
  • Dimensions
    • Product Height: 1.028 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Width: 4 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Weight: 1.58 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Warranty
    • Warranty - Parts: 3 years
    • Warranty - Labor: 3 years
  • Other
    • UPC: 718037899817

WD Red Plus drives are designed to handle workloads of power users and small to medium business NAS environments. WD Red Plus drives deliver the speed and capacity required to store, protect and share growing amounts of data in mid-sized RAID-optimized NAS systems with increased power efficiency.

  • Tuned for NAS with NASware: Western Digital’s exclusive NASware technology fine tunes drive parameters to match NAS system workloads, which helps increase performance and reliability.
  • Designed for Continuous Operation: Since your NAS system is always on, a reliable drive is essential. WD Red Plus hard drives are designed for systems that operate 24x7, giving users the confidence of knowing they can reliably access their data.
  • Tested for Dependable Compatibility: Western Digital partners with a wide range of NAS system vendors for extensive testing to ensure compatibility with most NAS enclosures.
  • Optimized for Lower TCO: WD Red Plus drives are engineered to use less power (versus previous models) and run cooler, which reduces operating costs and helps reduce heat in thermally challenged NAS boxes.
  • Powered for Strong Performance: Despite using less power, the drives have plenty of bandwidth to handle the mixed performance demands of multi-drive NAS systems.
  • Balanced for Increased Reliability: Hard drives that are not properly balanced may cause excessive vibration and noise in multi-drive systems, which could reduce hard drive life span and degrade the performance over time. Our enhanced dual-plane balance control technology significantly improves balance and increases overall drive performance and reliability.
  • Backed by World-Class Support and Warranty: As an industry-leading hard drive manufacturer, Western Digital stands behind their NAS storage solutions with the assurance of a 3-year limited warranty and world-class support services for hassle free data storage.
  • Tuned for NAS with NASware: Western Digital’s exclusive NASware technology fine tunes drive parameters to match NAS system workloads, which helps increase performance and reliability.
  • Designed for Continuous Operation: Since your NAS system is always on, a reliable drive is essential. WD Red Plus hard drives are designed for systems that operate 24x7, giving users the confidence of knowing they can reliably access their data.
  • Tested for Dependable Compatibility: Western Digital partners with a wide range of NAS system vendors for extensive testing to ensure compatibility with most NAS enclosures.
  • Optimized for Lower TCO: WD Red Plus drives are engineered to use less power (versus previous models) and run cooler, which reduces operating costs and helps reduce heat in thermally challenged NAS boxes.
  • Powered for Strong Performance: Despite using less power, the drives have plenty of bandwidth to handle the mixed performance demands of multi-drive NAS systems.
  • Balanced for Increased Reliability: Hard drives that are not properly balanced may cause excessive vibration and noise in multi-drive systems, which could reduce hard drive life span and degrade the performance over time. Our enhanced dual-plane balance control technology significantly improves balance and increases overall drive performance and reliability.
  • Backed by World-Class Support and Warranty: As an industry-leading hard drive manufacturer, Western Digital stands behind their NAS storage solutions with the assurance of a 3-year limited warranty and world-class support services for hassle free data storage.
Whats Included
  • WD 3.5" Red PLUS SATA 6GB/s NAS Hard Drive for Desktops
  • Mounting screws
  • Quick Install Guide
  • WD 3.5" Red PLUS SATA 6GB/s NAS Hard Drive for Desktops
  • Mounting screws
  • Quick Install Guide

Q: What are the dimensions of the hard drive?

A: The hard drive has a height of 1.028 inches, a width of 4 inches, and a form factor of 3.5 inches.

Q: What is the maximum read speed of the hard drive?

A: The maximum read speed of this hard drive is 215 megabytes per second.

Q: What is the rotational speed of the hard drive?

A: The rotational speed of the hard drive is 5640 revolutions per minute.

Q: Does the hard drive have a cache buffer?

A: This hard drive does have a cache buffer, and its size is 256 megabytes.

Q: What is the weight of the hard drive?

A: The product weight is 1.58 ounces.

Q: What is the storage capacity of the hard drive?

A: The storage capacity is 8000 gigabytes.

Q: What is the warranty period for the hard drive?

A: The manufacturer's warranty for both parts and labor on this hard drive is 3 years.

Q: Is this a CMR or SMR drive?

A: Red Plus are CMR, Standard Red are now SMR.

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Customers are saying

Customers praise the Red Plus 8TB NAS Internal Hard Drive for its reliability and substantial storage capacity, frequently citing consistent performance and the ability to hold large amounts of data. The drive's quiet operation is also a frequently mentioned positive attribute. There were no negative customer comments reported.

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  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great for home security NVR's and NAS devices

    Ordered these 8th WD Red Plus drives for my home security cameras. I upgraded my system to 16 channels from 8 channels. The 8 channel NVR had (2) 4tb WD Red Plus drives I previously purchased, for well over a year with no issues. Did a full scan on them and no bad sectors or issues running 24/7. Looking forward to the 8th drives to produce the same expectations as the 4tb drives did.

    Posted by DeadHeadVT13

  • Rated 3 out of 5 stars

    Loud, but good.

    Good performance in raid 1 is a Synology DS220+. They are at least 15dB louder than my old 4tb wd reds that they replaced so they can no longer be in the office, which I deducted 2 stars for.

    Posted by Andrew

  • Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great upgrade for broken MyCloud drive disks

    I purchased two of these for my WD MyCloud EX2 Ultra, which I have set up to mirror across two drives with RAID. The EX2 Ultra came with 4TB disks, which I managed to break one of when I dropped the EX2 Ultra (powered on) while moving newly assembled furniture into place. I took the "good" drive, and extracted data off it on a desktop PC with a recovery tool (RecaimMe File Recovery Ultimate), and used these drives (which were twice the storage space) which were easy enough to set up and initialize in the EX2 Ultra Web Console. I copied the recovered files over the net to the cloud drive (after setting up the same shares and users I had), and for the most part, a month later things are working better than they were before. I'm now, for a change, successfully able to use the MyCloud drive with Time Machine (Mac Backups) for example, which I had a problem doing earlier. I store decades of family photos and videos (even converted videos from VHS) on the cloud drive, so having extra space makes me feel like I can more freely use it. It feels faster than it was with these drives, whether or not it is. The original drives were WD Red, and these are WD Red Plus which seemed like a step up (I gather Red Pro or something like that was the best).

    Posted by RobWilkensLevittownNY

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