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Silver 3.5 inch bare hard drive with exposed circuit board and SATA connectors

Western Digital

Western Digital WD8005FFBX 8TB 7200 RPM 256MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" internal hard drive

SKU CH-038B-KHB8X MPN WD8005FFBX

8 TB 7200 RPM CMR drive with 256 MB cache for 24-bay enterprise NAS systems

  • Total capacity8 TB
  • Interface typeSATA 6.0Gb/s
  • Form factor3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Recording methodCMR
  • Rotational speed7,200 RPM
  • Cache memory256 MB

Capacity 8TB

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  • Engineered for 24×7 multi-user NAS environments with enterprise-class reliability
  • Handles intensive workloads up to 300TB per year workload rate
  • NASware 3.0 technology optimises drive parameters for RAID-optimised NAS systems
  • Rotation vibration sensors counteract disturbances in multi-bay enclosures
  • CMR recording with 256MB cache at 7200 RPM delivers sustained performance

Purpose-built for multi-bay NAS

The WD Red Pro WD8005FFBX is an 8TB 3.5-inch internal hard drive built for 24×7 operation in commercial and enterprise NAS enclosures. It uses CMR recording technology, spins at 7200 RPM and provides a 256MB cache over a SATA 6.0Gb/s interface.

Suited for RAID arrays, not for desktop boot drives

This drive targets businesses that need sustained throughput and vibration tolerance in systems with up to 24 bays and a 300TB annual workload rating. It is not designed for single-drive desktop workloads, laptop upgrades or external enclosures that lack enterprise-grade vibration damping.

The deciding spec is the 300TB yearly workload

That figure defines the drive class: if your NAS workload stays within this limit the drive is warranted for the environment; if your write volume will exceed it you need a higher-rated enterprise model.

How it compares

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

Price $294.99
Pricier than about 82% 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 $36.87 per TB
Cheaper than about 74% of the 2,365 comparable items (median $62.21 per TB).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameWD
Product lineRed Pro
Model nameWD8005FFBX
Total capacity8 TB
Recommended useEnterprise NAS Hard Drives
Performance
Rotational speed7,200 RPM
Storage
Recording methodCMR
Cache memory256 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 weight0.82 kg
Package size191 × 127 × 64 mm

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Questions about this item

Does my NAS need a SATA 6.0Gb/s port and a 3.5" drive bay to use the WD Red Pro 8TB?

Yes, the drive connects via SATA 6.0Gb/s and fits a standard 3.5" bay measuring up to 147.00mm long, 101.60mm wide and 26.10mm high.

Will the 7200 RPM Red Pro 8TB run reliably in a 24-bay NAS alongside slower drives?

The drive is tested for up to 24-bay enclosures, includes RV sensors to counter vibration and uses NASware 3.0 to match multi-drive workloads.

How can I verify the WD8005FFBX is healthy after installation?

Check SMART data for reallocated sectors and confirm the drive reports 8TB capacity, 7200 RPM and 256MB cache in the NAS dashboard.

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