Seagate
Seagate IronWolf 8TB 3.5" SATA 7200RPM 256MB Cache 2 in 1 Accessory
NAS-optimised 3.5" hard drive with 8TB capacity, 7200RPM speed and 256MB cache for multi-bay RAID storage
- Built for up to 8-bay NAS enclosures
- 8 TB capacity with 256 MB cache for faster file sharing
- 7200 RPM delivering up to 210 MB/s transfer speed
- IronWolf Health Management monitors drive condition
- 1M hours MTBF rated for long-term reliability
NAS storage for teams
This Seagate IronWolf drive provides 8TB of capacity for multi-user network-attached storage enclosures. It operates at 7200 RPM with a 256MB cache and a SATA 6Gb/s interface. The design targets up to 8-bay NAS systems where consistent file-sharing performance matters.
Suits RAID arrays, not solo laptops
Builders configuring RAID volumes in a 3.5-inch bay will benefit from the IronWolf Health Management system and 1M hours MTBF rating. Buyers who need a single drive for a laptop or a non-RAID desktop should look at something else because this unit is tuned for always-on, multi-drive workloads.
210 MB/s sustained transfer rate
The drive delivers sequential speeds of up to 210MB/s, which determines how quickly large datasets move across the network. If your workload demands higher throughput than this figure, a different storage technology will be required.
Highlights
- Built for up to 8-bay NAS enclosures
- 8 TB capacity with 256 MB cache for faster file sharing
- 7200 RPM delivering up to 210 MB/s transfer speed
- IronWolf Health Management monitors drive condition
- 1M hours MTBF rated for long-term reliability
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
Which IronWolf capacity should I pick for my NAS?
The 8TB model provides 8000GB of storage with 256MB cache, built for up to 8-bay NAS enclosures and multi-user workloads.
What does the 210MB/s speed mean in daily use?
Sequential reads and writes reach up to 210MB/s, so large media files and backups move quickly across the network.
How does the SATA interface affect performance?
The drive uses a SATA 6Gb/s connection; its own 210MB/s maximum is well within that link, so the interface does not restrict throughput.
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