
WD Red Plus 8TB NAS 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - 5640 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, CMR, 256MB Cache
WD Red Plus 8TB NAS 3.5" Internal Hard Drive - 5640 RPM, SATA 6 Gb/s, CMR, 256MB Cache is priced at £178.58 — stable over the last 30 days.
Price last checked: 13 Mar 2026, 19:05
- Tuned for NAS with NASware Western Digital’s exclusive NASware technology fine tunes drive parameters to match NAS system workloads, which helps increase performance and reliability.
- Designed for Continuous Operation Since your NAS system is always on, a reliable drive is essential. WD Red Plus hard drives are designed for systems that operate 24x7, giving users the confidence of knowing they can reliably access their data.
- Tested for Dependable Compatibility Western Digital partners with a wide range of NAS system vendors for extensive testing to ensure compatibility with most NAS enclosures.
- Optimized for Lower TCO WD Red Plus drives are engineered to use less power (versus previous models) and run cooler, which reduces operating costs and helps reduce heat in thermally challenged NAS boxes.
- Powered for Strong Performance Despite using less power, the drives have plenty of bandwidth to handle the mixed performance demands of multi-drive NAS systems.
- Model name: WD80EFPX
About This Product
The WD Red Plus 8TB NAS 3.5" Internal Hard Drive is a 3.5-inch hard disk drive with a capacity of 8TB, featuring a SATA 6 Gb/s interface and 256MB cache. It has a rotational speed of 5640 RPM and utilises CMR technology, making it suitable for continuous operation in NAS systems. This drive is ideal for users requiring a reliable storage solution for their network-attached storage needs, such as small businesses or home offices with multiple users.
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