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Seagate

Seagate NE-ST8000VN004 IronWolf 8TB 7200 RPM 256MB CMR 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-KB2Y-S506Y MPN NE-ST8000VN004

An 8 TB 3.5" drive built for 24×7 NAS workloads with 7200 RPM, 256 MB cache, CMR recording and AgileArray RAID optimisation

  • Total capacity8 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Flash memory typeHard Drives
  • Recording methodCMR
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM

Capacity 8TB

  • 8TB capacity stores massive media libraries
  • 7200 RPM with 256MB cache delivers responsive NAS performance
  • CMR recording technology ensures consistent write speeds
  • AgileArray enables dual-plane balancing and RAID optimization
  • IronWolf Health Management provides prevention, intervention and recovery

NAS-optimised 8 TB CMR drive

The Seagate IronWolf NE-ST8000VN004 is an 8 TB 3.5 inch internal hard drive built for network-attached storage enclosures. It uses conventional magnetic recording and a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface to deliver consistent throughput in multi-bay systems. The 7200 RPM spindle speed and 256 MB cache support 24 x 7 workloads without the latency penalties of shingled recording. This drive targets home and small-business NAS deployments that need reliable capacity expansion.

Handles multi-bay RAID workloads

AgileArray firmware adds dual-plane balancing and RAID optimisation so the drive remains stable when installed alongside three or more units in the same chassis. Rotational vibration sensors compensate for chassis-induced vibration that would otherwise degrade performance in dense arrays. IronWolf Health Management monitors drive telemetry and can trigger preventive actions before a failure develops. The 8 TB capacity fills a single bay while leaving headroom for future volume growth up to the 14 TB ceiling of the product family.

CMR recording and RV sensors decide fit

Conventional magnetic recording ensures every write lands on a fresh track, avoiding the sustained-write slowdowns that affect shingled drives in parity rebuilds or heavy ingest. The on-board rotational vibration sensors are the single specification that determines whether this model will maintain rated throughput in a four-bay or larger enclosure. If the target NAS has only one or two bays and vibration is minimal, a non-RV drive may suffice; for denser racks the sensors are essential.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in 3.5-Inch Internal Desktop HDDs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $256.99
Pricier than about 78% of the 4,938 comparable items (median $107.99).
Total capacity 8 TB
Higher than about 80% of the 2,372 comparable items (median 2 TB).
Price per TB $32.12 per TB
Cheaper than about 80% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameSeagate
Product lineIronWolf
Part numberNE-ST8000VN004
Total capacity8 TB
Recommended useFor NAS systems
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Flash memory typeHard Drives
Recording methodCMR
Cache memory256 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Max height26.11 mm
Maximum width101.85 mm
Maximum length146.99 mm
Shipping weight0.72 kg
Package size169 × 137 × 44 mm

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Questions about this item

Will this 7200 RPM IronWolf work reliably in my existing SATA 6.0Gb/s NAS alongside older drives?

The drive uses the standard SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and is designed for multi-bay NAS environments with AgileArray for dual-plane balancing and RAID optimisation, so it integrates with existing SATA drives in the same enclosure.

How can I verify the IronWolf Health Management features are active after installation?

Use the IronWolf Health Management software on your NAS to monitor drive health, workload rate and SMART attributes; the dashboard shows prevention, intervention and recovery status for each installed drive.

Does the 8TB IronWolf ship with mounting screws or a SATA cable, or must I buy them separately?

Retail or OEM packing may vary; the drive itself is supplied as a bare 3.5" unit, so mounting screws and a SATA data cable are typically sourced from the NAS chassis or purchased separately.

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