Reliable hard drive WD Red Plus 8 TB for small and medium NAS systems offers CMR technology, NASware optimization, 24/7 operation, low power consumption, and quiet running. Ideal for RAID configurations, sharing, and protecting a growing volume of data.
The WD Red Plus drive is designed for multi-user NAS environments with continuous operation. The exclusive NASware technology precisely tunes drive behavior for NAS, delivering higher performance, reliability, and compatibility with most NAS enclosures.
Thanks to CMR recording, balanced construction, and vibration sensors, it excels with smooth operation even in multi-drive setups. Lower power consumption and operation at lower temperatures reduce total cost of ownership, while fast throughput handles mixed workloads.
- Optimized for NAS and RAID: NASware for better performance and error recovery in RAID.
- 24/7 operation: Built for continuous deployment in home and business NAS.
- Higher reliability: Dual-plane balancing and vibration protection for longer lifespan.
- Energy efficient: Lower consumption and less heat in demanding NAS enclosures.
- Wide compatibility: Tested with leading NAS manufacturers for seamless deployment.
Specifications
- Capacity
- 8 TB
- Form factor
- 3.5"
- Recording technology
- CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording)
- Cache
- 256 MB
- Spindle speed
- 5640 RPM
- Intended use
- NAS, multi-user environments, RAID
- Optimization
- NASware
- Operation
- 24/7 continuous
- Energy efficiency
- Reduced power draw and operating temperature
- Vibrations
- Dual-plane balance, RV (rotational vibration) sensors
- Compatibility
- Tested with a wide range of NAS enclosures
- Warranty
- 3-year limited
- Brand
- WD (Western Digital)
