Western Digital Red Plus 8TB NAS HDD - Reliable 3.5" SATA Drive for NAS

Engineered for reliability and performance, the Western Digital Red Plus 8TB NAS HDD is purpose-built for small to medium NAS environments and demanding power users. Whether you’re managing a home office or supporting critical business systems, this drive is designed to deliver seamless performance around the clock.

Housed in a 3.5-inch form factor and featuring a robust 8TB capacity, the Western Digital Red Plus 8TB NAS HDD is optimised for RAID-optimised NAS systems with up to 8 bays. Its SATA interface and 5640 RPM speed deliver data transfer rates of up to 185MB/s, ensuring rapid file access and dependable system responsiveness, even during peak workloads.

What truly sets this drive apart is Western Digital’s NASware™ technology — fine-tuned firmware that improves system compatibility, streamlines error recovery, and enhances data protection in multi-drive NAS environments. Coupled with CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording), it delivers consistent, reliable storage performance that keeps your critical data safe and accessible.

Designed for 24/7 operation, the Western Digital Red Plus 8TB NAS HDD offers an endurance rating of 180TB/year and a Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) of 1 million hours. Vibration and acoustic control technologies, including dual-plane balance and RV sensors, minimise system disruptions and extend drive life — a must for high-performance NAS setups.

In contrast to standard desktop drives, this HDD is tested and validated across a wide range of NAS systems, offering unmatched compatibility, lower power consumption, and superior thermal management. It’s also backed by a 3-year limited warranty and world-class Western Digital support.

When uptime, data security, and scalable performance are non-negotiable, trust the Western Digital Red Plus 8TB NAS HDD to deliver enterprise-grade resilience for your NAS.

FEATURES

• Purpose-built for NAS with Western Digital’s NASware™ firmware technology
• 8TB capacity optimised for small to medium NAS environments and power users
• Reliable 3.5-inch form factor with SATA interface and up to 185MB/s transfer rate
• Designed for 24/7 operation with 180TB/year workload rate and 1M hours MTBF
• RAID-ready with integrated error recovery controls for multi-bay NAS systems
• Advanced vibration protection with dual-plane balance control and RV sensors
• Lower power consumption and cooler operation for improved NAS efficiency
• CMR recording technology delivers consistent performance under demanding loads
• Broad compatibility tested with leading NAS system manufacturers
• Backed by a 3-year limited warranty and Western Digital support expertise

SPECIFICATIONS

• Capacity: 8TB
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch
• Connector: SATA
• Interface: SATA
• Transfer Rate: up to 185MB/s
• Disk Speed (RPM): 5640 RPM
• Recording Technology: CMR
• Cache Size: 128MB
• Warranty: 3-Year Limited Warranty
• Endurance (TBW): 180TB/Year
• Model Number: WD80EFZZ
• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 65°C
• Non-Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C
• Dimensions (L x W x H): 14.7  x 10.16 x 2.61 cm
• Weight: 750g
• Certifications: BSMI, ICES-003/NMB-003, CE, FCC, KC, Maghreb, RCM, UKCA, VCCI, CB-Scheme, TUV, UL
• Compatibility: RAID-optimised NAS systems with up to 8 bays

WHAT'S IN THE BOX:

• Western Digital Red Plus 8TB NAS HDD x1

• Processing: 1–2 business days after payment.
• Gauteng: 1–3 working days
• Western Cape / KZN: 2–4 working days
• Other Areas: 2–5 working days

Contact us to discuss bulk order pricing tiers and custom discounts for high-volume purchases.

• 5–10 units: 5% off
• 11–20 units: 10% off
• 21+ units: Custom pricing