Western Digital Red Plus 8 TB 3.5" NAS HDD

The Western Digital WD Red Plus 8TB 3.5-inch hard drive is designed for Network Attached Storage (NAS). It is built for 24/7 operation, ensuring constant access to files shared over a local network. These drives are typically installed in multi-bay enclosures to create RAID arrays for data redundancy. Small businesses and home offices use this hardware for centralized data management. The 8TB capacity accommodates large digital archives within a single drive bay.

The drive operates at 7200 RPM to sustain steady file transfer speeds, supported by a 256 MB cache to manage network read and write requests. It is rated for a workload of 180 TB per year. Integrated rotational vibration sensors compensate for movement within multi-drive chassis. This is a conventional HDD, prioritising bulk storage capacity over the speed of NVMe or flash-based drives.

• SATA 6Gb/s interface: Standard connectivity for most NAS backplanes.
• 1,000,000 hours MTBF: Reliability rating for hardware lifecycle planning.
• 8.8 W active power: Typical power draw during read and write tasks.
• 5.3 W idle power: Power consumption during periods of network inactivity.
• 27 dB idle noise: Acoustic level when the disk is not actively retrieving files.
• 715 g weight: Total physical mass of the drive.