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Toshiba

Toshiba 8TB X300 Pro 3.5" 7200 RPM SATA Internal Hard Drive

SKU CH-3C0X-5YJMD

High-capacity 8 TB desktop drive spinning at 7200 RPM with a SATA 6.0 Gb/s interface, rated for workloads up to 300 TB per year and an MTTF of 1.0 million hours

  • Total capacity8 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • 8TB capacity stores large creative projects and game libraries
  • 7200 RPM rotational speed reduces response times for smooth performance
  • 512MB cache with advanced technology optimises real-time read and write cycles
  • 300 TB per year workload rate handles intensive professional workflows
  • 0 million hours MTTF provides long-lasting reliability for workstations

Professional workstation storage

The Toshiba X300 Pro is an 8TB 3.5-inch desktop hard drive built for professional workstations and high-performance PCs. It spins at 7200 RPM over a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface and uses CMR recording technology. The drive is rated for workloads up to 300 TB per year with an MTTF of 1.0 million hours.

Creative workloads not portable needs

This drive suits creative professionals handling large multimedia files and demanding applications that benefit from sustained throughput and a large cache. It is not designed for portable use, laptop upgrades, or silent low-power environments where a 3.5-inch mechanical drive cannot fit or would generate unwanted noise and heat.

Check bay power and cable

Before ordering, confirm your chassis has a free 3.5-inch drive bay and that your power supply provides a SATA power connector. Ensure the motherboard offers an available SATA 6.0Gb/s port and that your operating system supports volumes larger than 2TB without additional configuration.

How it compares

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

Price $425.99
Pricier than about 90% 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 $53.25 per TB
Cheaper than about 58% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameTOSHIBA
Total capacity8 TB
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s

Questions about this item

What motherboard connector do I need for the SATA 6.0Gb/s interface on this drive?

A standard SATA data port on the motherboard and a matching SATA power cable from the power supply are required.

Will the 7200 RPM spindle speed cause compatibility issues with an older SATA 3Gb/s controller I plan to keep?

The drive negotiates down to SATA 3Gb/s automatically, so it works on the older controller at the lower link speed.

How can I verify the 512MB cache is active after installation?

Check the cache size reported in Device Manager or a tool such as CrystalDiskInfo; it should show 512 MB for this model.

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