Name: WD80EFPX Western Digital 8TB NAS Hard Drive 5,640 RPM SATA 6Gb/s
Brand: Western Digital
SKU: WD80EFPX
Price: 1.00 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.8 (122 reviews)

Product Overview
The WD Red Plus WD80EFPX is a NAS-focused 8TB hard drive designed to provide reliable storage with a 5,640 RPM spindle speed. It connects through a SATA 6Gb/s interface and includes a 256MB cache to support steady data transfer rates within a 3.5-inch form factor, fitting standard NAS enclosures.

General Information
Brand	Western Digital

Technical Information
Capacity	8TB
Drive Type	Internal Hard Drive
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Cache	256MB
Spindle Speed	5,640 RPM
Hot Pluggable	Yes
Hot Swappable	Yes
Hybrid Drive	No
Compatible For	NAS
MTBF	1,000,000 hours

Interfaces/Ports
Interface	SATA 6GB/s

Physical Characteristics
Height	1.03 inches
Width	4.00 inches
Depth	5.79 inches
Dimensions	1.03 x 4.00 x 5.79 inches
Condition	Refurbished
Weight	1.76

Miscellaneous
Assembly Required	No
Compliance Standards	WEEE, RoHS, CE, FCC, UL, TUV

Product Description
The WD Red Plus WD80EFPX is an 8TB 3.5-inch hard drive built specifically for NAS (Network Attached Storage) environments. It provides storage capacity suited for small to medium-sized NAS systems commonly used in offices and homes for data backup and file sharing. This hard drive operates at 5,640 RPM, offering a compromise between performance and power consumption, appropriate for continuous operation in always-on NAS setups. It interfaces via SATA 6Gb/s, ensuring compatibility with most current NAS devices. Key Features 8TB storage capacity for extensive file storage needs 5,640 RPM spindle speed balancing speed and energy use SATA 6Gb/s interface for broad connectivity 256MB cache to improve read/write efficiency 3.5-inch form factor compatible with standard NAS bays The WD Red Plus WD80EFPX serves as a reliable storage component for NAS devices, supporting continuous operation and efficient data handling. Its specifications make it suitable for users managing shared storage with moderate workloads.

Use Cases
This hard drive is typically used in small to medium NAS systems deployed in home or office environments where centralized data storage and sharing are required. It caters to users needing consistent storage capacity with moderate performance. How It's Used: Installed in small business NAS units for shared file access among employees Used in home NAS setups for media storage and backup Employed in networked data archival requiring reliable long-term storage Integrated into RAID configurations for data redundancy in NAS devices Deployed where energy-efficient operation is preferred alongside storage capacity By providing a balance of capacity, rotational speed, and cache size, this drive supports NAS operations that require steady, continuous data access without the demands of high-performance enterprise environments.

FAQ's
What interface does the WD80EFPX use? The WD80EFPX uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface, compatible with most NAS systems supporting this standard. What is the spindle speed of this NAS hard drive? This model operates at 5,640 RPM, which balances performance and power consumption for NAS applications. What form factor does the WD80EFPX have? The drive has a 3.5-inch form factor, suitable for standard NAS drive bays. How much cache memory is included? It features a 256MB cache, which helps improve data transfer efficiency during read/write operations. Is the WD80EFPX suitable for RAID configurations? Yes, the drive can be used within RAID setups in NAS environments to provide data redundancy and increased reliability. What capacity does this WD Red Plus drive offer? The WD80EFPX offers 8TB of storage capacity designed for NAS usage scenarios.