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  • WD Red Plus 3.5" NAS HDD 8 TB - Western Digital
  • WD Red Plus 3.5" NAS HDD 8 TB W. Western Digital.
  • The image features a table with a WD Red Pro 3.5" NAS HDD and a WD Red Plus 3.5" NAS HDD. The table is surrounded by people, and there are also two books placed on the table. The scene suggests that the people might be working or studying in a library or a similar environment.
  • WD Red Plus 3.5" NAS HDD built and tested for up to 8-bay NAS systems by Western Digital.
  • Exclusive NASware 3.0 improves storage performance.
  • NAS for Small or Medium Businesses
  • 3-Year Limited Manufacturer's Warranty WD Red' Plus 3.5" NAS HDD 3 Years Limited Warranty by Western Digital.
  • WD - Red Plus Hard Drive for Desktops Overview Video video 1 minutes 03 seconds
  • WD - Internal SATA NAS Hard Drive for Desktops - Product Video video 0 minutes 45 seconds
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WD - Red Plus 8TB NAS Internal Hard Drive

Model:
WD80EFZZ
SKU:
6523110
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Customer reviews

Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 124 reviews

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93%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers commend the Red Plus 8TB NAS Internal Hard Drive for its reliability, substantial storage capacity, and ease of installation and use within NAS systems. Positive feedback also highlights the drive's affordability and suitability for various applications, including Plex media servers. However, some users noted that the drive can produce noticeable noise during file transfers. Overall, the drive receives praise for its performance and value.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Reliability, Storage capacity

    WD Red Plus 8TB: Top NAS Storage Choice

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The WD Red Plus 8TB Internal SATA NAS Hard Drive delivers exceptional performance, reliability, and compatibility for NAS users. Its 8TB capacity and 7200 RPM speed ensure fast data access, while its quiet operation and minimal heat generation maintain a stable environment. Designed specifically for 24/7 NAS setups, this drive is perfect for both home and small business use. Although priced higher than some competitors, the WD Red Plus 8TB's features make it a wise investment for those seeking top-notch NAS storage. Highly recommended for an unparalleled storage experience.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reliability

    Always use WD Red for my NAS

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    WD Red have been my favorite go to drives for both of my NAS boxes. Out of 20+ drives I've only had one drive go bad after years of use. Unlike another company (SG) I used to use which 80% would fail.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reliability

    Reliable hard drive

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Decent NAS drive. Have a couple of these in my Asustor NAS, get good transfer speeds, no failure after over a year.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reliability

    Great drive for a LAN server

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    What can I say other than they work as advertised. I purchased 2 to add to Raid device. I already had 2 of the same but a smaller size in the same device that have been working great for over 7 years.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reliability

    Perfect!

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    Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Bought 2 of these WD Reds for my Synology DS920+. I'm writing this 6 months later, still no issues, they're a lot quieter than my HGST drives.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reliability

    kirit G

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I am using synology external hard drive station. WD Red Plus is the one i used for 5 port synology station. product works the way it is been advertised. thx

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reliability

    Reliable

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Not the fastest but very reliable and that what I want for my servers, best for long term storage.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reliability

    Best for the NAS

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The new disk health is great wjen running a NAS - great calue amd good performance. Make sure to seap for new every 5 years!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reliability

    They just work.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Reliable. I have 10 of these in various capacities in several nas. They just work. No SMART Flags like the esgate ones.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reliability

    Still WORKING!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Well worth the money. Have several WD hd that are over 10 years old and they are still working.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reliability

    Great Product.

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Western Digital Products have always been good products. As with all manufacturers, there are models that are not as good, but this is a rock solid model.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reliability

    Great buy

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    Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I purchased 2 of these for my Synology NAS and had zero issues with them. They have been working as expected.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reliability

    Going on number 3! And loving

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I just started using for my media server and run nonstop, so Far they have been great and I am about to by my third.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reliability

    The best disk for nas

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    Posted . Owned for 7 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    i buy it for a nas, excellent performance and velocity.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reliability

    Just as described.

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Plug and play. I’ve never had a issue with WD and compatible with ubiquity products.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reliability

    Server NAS

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Grate drive for my NAS setup, works well in the Rosewill RSV-L4412U server.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reliability

    So far so good

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I had to buy this drive in a hurry after my new Seagate drive died after two weeks. It's worked great so far

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reliability

    Used experience

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Best experience never used great. In sever also use in NAS

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reliability

    I liked

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    Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I really like this HD, efficiency and solid performance

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Reliability

    Works well in home built NAS

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I have 8 of these drives in my NAS. They have been functioning for over a year without any issues

    I would recommend this to a friend
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