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Western Digital

Western Digital WD8001FFWX 8TB 7200 RPM 128MB SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-ZA28-4B75S MPN WD8001FFWX

An 8 TB, 7200 RPM SATA desktop drive with 128 MB cache built for up to 24-bay NAS systems

  • Total capacity8 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Packaging typeBare Drive
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory128 MB
  • 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.

How it compares

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

Price $244.99
Pricier than about 76% 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 $30.62 per TB
Cheaper than about 82% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWD
Product lineRed Pro
Model nameWD8001FFWX
Total capacity8 TB
Recommended useEnterprise NAS Hard Drives
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Cache memory128 MB
Ports & slots
Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
Size & build
Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
Max height26.1 mm
Maximum width101.6 mm
Maximum length147 mm
Shipping weight0.79 kg
Package size208 × 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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