Seagate IronWolf 3.5" 8TB NAS Hard Drive 7200 RPM 3.5 inch Hard Drive
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About this product
The Seagate IronWolf 8TB NAS Hard Drive is a 3.5-inch internal desktop drive designed for Network Attached Storage (NAS) systems. It operates at a rotation speed of 7200 RPM and features a 256 MB cache, optimizing performance for multi-drive environments. With a storage capacity of 8 TB, it offers ample space for data. The drive supports a transfer rate of 550 Mbps and is specifically formatted for HDD-only storage solutions, making it suitable for demanding 24/7 operations in NAS setups.
Our take
If you're building out a NAS, the Seagate IronWolf 8TB drive is a strong contender. The 7200 RPM speed combined with a 256 MB cache is excellent for NAS workloads, ensuring responsive performance when multiple users or applications access data simultaneously. An 8 TB capacity provides a substantial amount of storage, which is perfect for media libraries or backups. I particularly like that it's designed specifically for NAS, implying enhanced reliability for continuous operation. The 550 Mbps transfer rate is also quite respectable for a mechanical drive. It's a reliable workhorse for your networked storage needs.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- 8TB storage capacity
- 7200 RPM rotation speed
- 256 MB cache for performance
- Designed for NAS environments
- 550 Mbps transfer rate
Cons
- HDD Only storage format
Specifications
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
- Brand Seagate
- Form Factor 3.5 in
- Type Internal Desktop Drive
- Drive Type(s) Supported External SSD, HDD
- Model Seagate IronWolf
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- Transfer Rate
- 550 Mbps
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Storage Capacity
- 8 TB
- Item Width
- 4in.
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Product Line
- IronWolf
- Cache
- 256 MB
- UPC
- 0763649138359
