Seagate IronWolf 8TB NAS SATA-3 Retail

The Seagate IronWolf 8TB NAS SATA-3 Retail is a high-performance hard drive designed specifically for NAS environments. With 8TB capacity and 7200 RPM spindle speed, it delivers reliable storage for multi-user, multi-bay NAS systems. Equipped with AgileArray technology and rotational vibration sensors, it ensures consistent performance in high-vibration enclosures.

Advantages

Optimized for NAS with up to 8 drive bays, this drive offers a workload rate limit of 180 TB/year, making it ideal for 24/7 operation. The 256 MB cache buffer and 210 MB/s sustained data rate provide fast file transfers. CMR technology ensures reliable data integrity.

Suitable for

• Home and small business NAS systems
• RAID configurations
• Media streaming and file sharing
• Backup and archival storage

Key specifications

• Capacity: 8 TB
• Interface: SATA III (6 Gb/s)
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch
• Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM
• Cache Buffer: 256 MB
• Max Sustained Data Rate: 210 MB/s
• Workload Rate Limit: 180 TB/year
• MTBF: 1,000,000 hours
• Power Consumption (Operating): 9.0 W
• Power Consumption (Idle): 5.0 W
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 65°C
• Non-Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
• Acoustics (Idle): 28 dB
• Acoustics (Operating): 32 dB

Recommendations

For optimal performance in NAS systems, pair with a compatible RAID controller and ensure adequate cooling. This drive is not recommended for external USB enclosures due to its high performance requirements.