WD80EFAX WD Red Plus 8TB SATA 256 MB 3.5" Server HDD

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SH6H7217-210960

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WD80EFAX

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WD80EFAX

High-Density 3.5in SATA NAS HDD featuring CMR endurance and 24x7 operation with the WD80EFAX

The WD80EFAX is an 8TB 3.5in internal HDD engineered for NAS nodes where consistent latency and predictable rebuild behavior matter more than peak burst metrics. In small business and SOHO file services, it complements mainstream CPU platforms by providing high-capacity tiers for VM backups, shared folders, and media libraries without forcing changes to the host compute stack.

Designed around a SATA interface with Advanced Format 4KB (512e) and CMR recording, the WD80EFAX supports stable performance under multi-user concurrency and sustained write patterns typical of RAID/ZFS arrays. The 7200RPM spindle speed, 256MB cache, and NCQ improve queue handling across multiple SMB/NFS streams, while NASware 3D firmware tuning aligns error recovery and command behavior with common NAS RAID controllers. Active Balance Plus helps manage rotational vibration, protecting array consistency in multi-bay enclosures and maintaining predictable I/O as drive counts scale.

Why Choose the WD80EFAX?

The WD80EFAX delivers an enterprise-relevant density-to-bay ratio for NAS expansion while keeping operational behavior consistent during scrubs, rebuilds, and snapshot workloads. With 24x7 duty design and 1,000,000 hours MTBF, it fits distributed branch storage, backup targets, and always-on file services where capacity growth must be incremental and low-risk.

WD designs NAS-focused drives with firmware controls and mechanical balancing intended to reduce array-level disruption rather than optimize single-drive benchmarks. The WD80EFAX aligns with modern data centre operational standards by emphasizing reliability, predictable error handling, and efficient power characteristics for continuous operation in compact NAS chassis.

Key Applications:

Small business and SOHO NAS storage expansion
Always-on file services and shared storage
Backup repositories and versioned snapshots
Media archival libraries and streaming catalogs
RAID and ZFS capacity tiers

At Happyware - Server Hardware you benefit from non-binding offers tailored to your deployment plans for the WD80EFAX and bulk order discounts when standardizing NAS fleets across sites.

Technical details of WD80EFAX

Capacity:

8TB

Released since:

2018-05-11

Form Factor:

3.5"

Interface:

SATA

Rotations:

7200RPM

Cache:

256 MB

Noise Level Operation:

27dB

Noise Level Idle:

27dB

How long is the Warranty and how you can get technical support for WD80EFAX

Warranty:	12 months (part)
RMA Url:	https://support-de.wd.com/app/rmastatus/
Description:	The item must be returned first for evaluation; if deemed defective, a replacement will be shipped. No guaranteed delivery times are offered