Seagate IronWolf 8TB NAS Hard Drive 3.5 Inch SATA

ABOUT THE PRODUCT

The Seagate IronWolf 8TB is a 3.5 inch internal hard drive built for NAS, desktop and multimedia server environments. It uses AgileArray technology with Dual-Plane Balancing and Error Recovery Control to support reliable performance in multi-bay systems, alongside Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) for consistent data storage. Rated for 24x7 operation with a workload rate limit of 180TB per year and 1,000,000 hours MTBF, it is built to handle continuous read and write demands rather than occasional desktop use. Built-in Rotational Vibration sensors help maintain performance in multi-bay enclosures, while IronWolf Health Management monitors drive health and flags issues before they affect stored data. It suits users setting up or expanding a NAS system, home server or small business storage array.

KEY FEATURES

• NAS Optimised: AgileArray technology with Dual-Plane Balancing and Error Recovery Control supports reliable performance in multi-bay NAS systems.
• Vibration Tolerance: Built-in Rotational Vibration sensors help maintain consistent performance in multi-bay enclosures.
• Health Monitoring: IronWolf Health Management offers prevention, intervention and recovery recommendations to protect stored data.
• Continuous Duty Rated: Rated for a 180TB per year workload limit and 1,000,000 hours MTBF, supporting 24x7 NAS operation.
• Fast Access: 7200 RPM spindle speed with 256MB cache supports quick data access for networked storage.

CORE SPECIFICATIONS

• Capacity: 8TB
• Form Factor: 3.5 Inch
• Interface: SATA 6Gb/s
• Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
• Cache/Buffer Size: 256MB
• Workload Class: NAS
• Max Sustained Transfer Rate: 210 MB/s

OTHER SPECIFICATIONS

• Model Number: ST8000VN004
• Recording Technology: CMR
• Drive Design: Air
• Workload Rate Limit: 180TB/Year
• Load/Unload Cycles: 600,000
• Mean Time Between Failures: 1,000,000 hours
• Non-recoverable Read Error Rate: 1 per 10E15
• Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 65 degrees Celsius

COMPATIBILITY AND SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

• As a 3.5 inch internal drive, this fits standard 3.5 inch drive bays and connects via a SATA interface. The verified NAS workload class rating makes it suited to NAS enclosures built for continuous operation.

DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT

• Dimensions: 14.7 x 10.2 x 2.6 cm
• Weight: 720g

What's in the box
1 x Seagate IronWolf 8TB Internal Hard Drive