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title: "Western Digital Red Plus 8TB 3.5\" NAS Hard Drive"
date: 2025-05-27T15:08:48Z
modified: 2026-05-05T16:49:16Z
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excerpt: "8TB 3.5\" NAS, 5640rpm, 128mb Cache"
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  - Western Digital
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  - Data Storage
  - Internal HDD (Hard Disk Drive)
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  - "3.5\""
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Engineered for reliability and performance, the Western Digital Red Plus 8TB NAS HDD is purpose-built for small to medium NAS environments and demanding power users. Whether you’re managing a home office or supporting critical business systems, this drive is designed to deliver seamless performance around the clock.

Housed in a 3.5-inch form factor and featuring a robust 8TB capacity, the Western Digital Red Plus 8TB NAS HDD is optimised for RAID-optimised NAS systems with up to 8 bays. Its SATA interface and 5640 RPM speed deliver data transfer rates of up to 185MB/s, ensuring rapid file access and dependable system responsiveness, even during peak workloads.

What truly sets this drive apart is Western Digital’s NASware™ technology — fine-tuned firmware that improves system compatibility, streamlines error recovery, and enhances data protection in multi-drive NAS environments. Coupled with CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording), it delivers consistent, reliable storage performance that keeps your critical data safe and accessible.

Designed for 24/7 operation, the Western Digital Red Plus 8TB NAS HDD offers an endurance rating of 180TB/year and a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 1 million hours. Vibration and acoustic control technologies, including dual-plane balance and RV sensors, minimise system disruptions and extend drive life — a must for high-performance NAS setups.

In contrast to standard desktop drives, this HDD is tested and validated across a wide range of NAS systems, offering unmatched compatibility, lower power consumption, and superior thermal management. It’s also backed by a 3-year limited warranty and world-class Western Digital support.

When uptime, data security, and scalable performance are non-negotiable, trust the Western Digital Red Plus 8TB NAS HDD to deliver enterprise-grade resilience for your NAS.

### FEATURES

- Purpose-built for NAS with Western Digital’s NASware™ firmware technology
- 8TB capacity optimised for small to medium NAS environments and power users
- Reliable 3.5-inch form factor with SATA interface and up to 185MB/s transfer rate
- Designed for 24/7 operation with 180TB/year workload rate and 1M hours MTBF
- RAID-ready with integrated error recovery controls for multi-bay NAS systems
- Advanced vibration protection with dual-plane balance control and RV sensors
- Lower power consumption and cooler operation for improved NAS efficiency
- CMR recording technology delivers consistent performance under demanding loads
- Broad compatibility tested with leading NAS system manufacturers
- Backed by a 3-year limited warranty and Western Digital support expertise

### SPECIFICATIONS

- Capacity: 8TB
- Form Factor: 3.5-inch
- Connector: SATA
- Interface: SATA
- Transfer Rate: up to 185MB/s
- Disk Speed (RPM): 5640 RPM
- Recording Technology: CMR
- Cache Size: 128MB
- Warranty: 3-Year Limited Warranty
- Endurance (TBW): 180TB/Year
- Model Number: WD80EFZZ
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 65°C
- Non-Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 14.7 x 10.16 x 2.61 cm
- Weight: 750g
- Certifications: BSMI, ICES-003/NMB-003, CE, FCC, KC, Maghreb, RCM, UKCA, VCCI, CB-Scheme, TUV, UL
- Compatibility: RAID-optimised NAS systems with up to 8 bays

### WHAT’S IN THE BOX:

- Western Digital Red Plus 8TB NAS HDD x1