Western Digital
Western Digital WD8001FFWX 8TB 7200 RPM 128MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive
An 8 TB, 7200 RPM SATA desktop drive with 128 MB cache built for up to 24-bay NAS systems
- PackagingBare Drive
- InterfaceSATA 6.0Gb/s
- Capacity8TB
- RPM7200 RPM
- Cache128MB
- FeaturesNAS for Big Business Increase the efficiency and productivit
- Built for 16-bay NAS environments with SATA 6.0Gb/s interface
- 8TB capacity at 7200 RPM for high-throughput workloads
- 128MB cache accelerates data access in multi-user NAS
- NASware 3.0 firmware optimises compatibility and error recovery
- 300TB/year workload rating supports continuous enterprise operation
WD Red Pro 8TB SATA NAS drive
The WD Red Pro WD8001FFWX is an 8TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for multi-bay NAS enclosures. It targets small and medium businesses that need reliable shared storage for file serving and backup workloads.
Sustained workload handling
Rated for up to 300TB per year the drive is engineered for continuous operation in arrays of up to 24 bays. NASware 3.0 firmware and 3D Active Balance Plus technology maintain consistent performance and protect data during heavy, round-the-clock demand.
Compatibility checklist
Verify your NAS chassis accepts 3.5-inch SATA drives with a 26.10mm height and that the controller supports SATA 6.0Gb/s. Confirm the bay count does not exceed the 24-bay design limit and that your cooling can handle a 7200 RPM enterprise drive.
Highlights
- Built for 16-bay NAS environments with SATA 6.0Gb/s interface
- 8TB capacity at 7200 RPM for high-throughput workloads
- 128MB cache accelerates data access in multi-user NAS
- NASware 3.0 firmware optimises compatibility and error recovery
- 300TB/year workload rating supports continuous enterprise operation
Specifications
| Brand | WD |
|---|---|
| Series | Red Pro |
| Model | WD8001FFWX |
| Packaging | Bare Drive |
| Interface | SATA 6.0Gb/s |
| Capacity | 8TB |
| RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Cache | 128MB |
| Features | NAS for Big Business Increase the efficiency and productivity of your business with WD Red Pro drives - available for up to 24 bay NAS systems. WD Red Pro drives come equipped with NASware 3.0 technology which increases system compatibility allowing for seamless integration with your existing network infrastructure. Add value to your business by enabling your employees to quickly share their files and back-up folders reliably with WD Red Pro NAS hard drives in your NAS solution. Exclusive NASware 3.0 technology Our exclusive advanced firmware technology, NASware 3.0, enables seamless |
| Usage | Enterprise NAS Hard Drives |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Height (maximum) | 26.10mm |
| Width (maximum) | 101.60mm |
| Length (maximum) | 147.00mm |
| Shipping weight | 0.79 kg |
| Package size | 208 × 159 × 112 mm |
Questions about this item
How much noise and heat does the 7200 RPM 8TB drive generate when running continuously in a multi-bay NAS?
The 7200 RPM mechanism and 300TB/year workload rating are built for sustained operation in up to 24-bay systems, with NASware 3.0 firmware balancing performance and thermal behaviour.
What host interface and bay count does the SATA 6.0Gb/s drive require to work in my NAS?
It connects via a standard SATA 6.0Gb/s port and is validated for NAS enclosures supporting up to 24 drive bays.
Will the 3.5" 8TB drive work reliably alongside older 4TB SATA drives in the same array?
Yes, the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and NASware 3.0 firmware maintain compatibility with mixed-capacity SATA drives in multi-bay NAS environments.
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