Running out of reliable storage for your NAS or RAID array can halt your business and risk data loss. The Seagate IronWolf Pro ST8000NT001 8TB 7200RPM 256MB 3.5" Hard Drive is a high-capacity internal hard drive built for 24 × 7 operation, giving you the space and endurance you need for critical workloads.
Key Features of a 8 TB Hard Drive
- Capacity: 8 TB. Provides massive storage for media libraries, backups and large databases.
- Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM. Delivers fast access times for demanding multi-user environments.
- Buffer Size: 256 MB. Improves data transfer efficiency and reduces latency during heavy loads.
- Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s. Ensures quick connections to modern servers and NAS units.
- Form Factor: 3.5". Fits standard drive bays in most desktop and rack-mount systems.
- MTBF: 2,000,000 hours. Offers exceptional reliability for continuous operation.
- Non-Recoverable Errors: 1 per 10^15. Minimises the chance of data corruption.
- Power Consumption: 10.1 W average, 7.8 W idle. Keeps energy costs low while running.
- Temperature Range: 32 °F - 149 °F operating. Handles typical data-center climates safely.
- Warranty: Five-year limited plus three-year Rescue Data Recovery Services. Gives peace of mind against failures.
Why Choose a Seagate Hard Drive
If you manage a small business, creative studio or home media server, you know how frustrating it is to juggle limited storage and unreliable drives. Many users face frequent downtime and costly data recovery after a drive fails. The Seagate IronWolf Pro hard drive is designed for exactly these scenarios, offering enterprise-grade durability and performance that keep your systems running smoothly without constant monitoring.
Benefits of Seagate Hard Drive
- Reliability: Long MTBF and low error rate protect your data.
- Performance: 7200 RPM and large cache speed up read/write tasks.
- Compatibility: SATA 6 Gb/s works with most NAS and server hardware.
- Support: Five-year warranty and free data recovery service reduce risk.
- Energy Efficiency: Low power draw lowers operating costs.
Usages of a 8 TB Hard Drive
Ideal for NAS units, RAID arrays, surveillance systems and media servers, this drive gives you ample space and the stamina to handle continuous recording, streaming and backup tasks in both small-office and home environments.
Specifications
| Miscellaneous |
| Miscellaneous / MTBF | 2,000,000hours |
| Storage |
| Storage / Type | Hard drive |
| Header |
| Header / Product Line | Seagate IronWolf Pro |
| Header / Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Dimensions & Weight |
| Dimensions & Weight / Height | 1in |
| Dimensions & Weight / Width | 4in |
| Dimensions & Weight / Depth | 5.8in |
| Dimensions & Weight / Weight | 23.63oz |
| Environmental Parameters |
| Environmental Parameters / Min Operating Temperature | 32 °F |
| Environmental Parameters / Max Operating Temperature | 149 °F |
| Environmental Parameters / Min Storage Temperature | -40 °F |
| Environmental Parameters / Max Storage Temperature | 158 °F |
| Environmental Parameters / Shock Tolerance (non-operating) | 300 g @ 2 ms |
| Environmental Parameters / Vibration Tolerance (non-operating) | 2.27 g |
| Environmental Parameters / Shock Tolerance (operating) | 70 g @ 2 ms |
| General |
| General / Capacity | 8 TB |
| General / Depth | 5.8 in |
| General / Buffer Size | 256 MB |
| General / Width | 4 in |
| General / Weight | 23.63 oz |
| General / Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| General / Device Type | Hard drive - internal |
| General / Form Factor | 3.5" |
| General / Features | AgileArray, Conventional magnetic recording (CMR), rotation vibration sensor, advanced format 512e |
| General / Height | 1 in |
| Expansion & Connectivity |
| Expansion & Connectivity / Interfaces | 1 x SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Expansion & Connectivity / Compatible Bay | 3.5" |
| Performance |
| Performance / Drive Transfer Rate | 600 MBps (external) |
| Performance / Spindle Speed | 7200 rpm |
| Performance / Internal Data Rate | 255 MBps |
| Reliability |
| Reliability / 24x7 Operation | Yes |
| Reliability / MTBF | 2,000,000 hours |
| Reliability / Non-Recoverable Errors | 1 per 10^15 |
| Hard Drive |
| Hard Drive / Internal Data Rate | 255MBps |
| Hard Drive / Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Hard Drive / Non-Recoverable Errors | 1 per 10^15 |
| Hard Drive / Spindle Speed | 7200rpm |
| Hard Drive / Interface | Serial ATA-600 |
| Hard Drive / Form Factor (Short) | 3.5" |
| Hard Drive / 24x7 Operation | Yes |
| Hard Drive / Form Factor (Short) (metric) | 8.9 cm |
| Hard Drive / Capacity | 8TB |
| Hard Drive / Data Transfer Rate | 600MBps |
| Hard Drive / Buffer Size | 256MB |
| Hard Drive / Hard Drive Type | Internal hard drive |
| Hard Drive / Form Factor (metric) | 8.9 cm |
| Power |
| Power / Power Consumption | 2 Ah (start) ¦ 7.8 watt (idle) ¦ 10.1 watt (average) ¦ 1 watt (standby) ¦ 1 watt (sleep) |
| Summary Details |
| HDD capacity | 8 TB |
| HDD speed | 7200 RPM |
| Storage drive buffer size | 256 MB |
| HDD size | 3.5" |
| Interface | Serial ATA III |
