Western Digital Red Plus 8 Tb Nas Hdd Reliable 3.5" Sata Drive For Nas

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