Running out of reliable storage for your NAS can halt your workflow and risk data loss. The Seagate IronWolf ST8000VN004 8TB 7200RPM 256MB SATA III Hard Drive is a high-capacity internal hard drive built for 24-hour NAS environments, giving you the space and endurance you need to keep your files safe and accessible.
Key Features of a 8TB Hard Drive
- Capacity: 8 TB. Massive storage for media libraries, backups and business data.
- Spindle Speed: 7200 RPM. Faster data access and smoother streaming.
- Buffer Size: 256 MB. Improves read/write efficiency during heavy workloads.
- Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s. Ensures quick data transfer to compatible NAS units.
- Form Factor: 3.5 in. Fits standard 3.5-inch drive bays in most NAS enclosures.
- MTBF: 1,000,000 hours. Provides long-term reliability for continuous operation.
- Power Consumption: 8.8 W active, 7.6 W idle. Balances performance with energy efficiency.
- Rotational Vibration Sensor: Built-in RV sensor. Maintains consistent speed in multi-bay setups.
- Error Recovery Control: NAS-aware. Reduces latency and protects data integrity during RAID rebuilds.
Seagate Hard Drive Solutions
If you run a small business, a creative studio or a home media server, you know how frustrating it is to run out of storage or deal with slow, unreliable drives. Many users struggle with frequent drive failures, limited capacity and poor performance under heavy multi-user loads. This hard drive is engineered for NAS use, offering the capacity and durability to grow with your needs while keeping your data safe and readily available.
Benefits of Seagate Hard Drive
- Reliability: Designed for 24 × 7 operation, so you can trust it to stay online.
- Data Protection: Integrated health management alerts you to potential issues early.
- Performance: AgileArray technology balances speed and vibration for steady throughput.
- Energy Savings: Advanced power management reduces electricity use when idle.
- Compatibility: Works with major NAS brands like Synology and ASUSTOR for seamless integration.
Usages of a 8TB Hard Drive
Ideal for multi-bay NAS devices, this drive excels in home media servers, small-office file sharing, backup solutions and creative workflows that demand large, fast, and reliable storage. It handles demanding workloads such as video editing, large data archives and continuous data streaming without compromising performance.
Specifications
| Miscellaneous |
| Miscellaneous / MTBF | 1,000,000hours |
| Storage |
| Storage / Type | Hard drive |
| Header |
| Header / Product Line | Seagate IronWolf |
| Header / Packaged Quantity | 1 |
| Dimensions & Weight |
| Dimensions & Weight / Height | 1in |
| Dimensions & Weight / Width | 4in |
| Dimensions & Weight / Depth | 5.8in |
| Dimensions & Weight / Weight | 25.46oz |
| Environmental Parameters |
| Environmental Parameters / Min Operating Temperature | 41 °F |
| Environmental Parameters / Max Operating Temperature | 158 °F |
| Environmental Parameters / Min Storage Temperature | -40 °F |
| Environmental Parameters / Max Storage Temperature | 158 °F |
| Environmental Parameters / Shock Tolerance (non-operating) | 250 g @ 2 ms |
| 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 | 25.46 oz |
| General / Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| General / Device Type | Hard drive - internal |
| General / Form Factor | 3.5" |
| General / Features | Halogen Free, NAS compatible, 24x7 availability, rotation vibration sensor, Dual-Plane Balance, Error Recovery Control, AgileArray |
| 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 | 210 MBps |
| Reliability |
| Reliability / 24x7 Operation | Yes |
| Reliability / MTBF | 1,000,000 hours |
| Reliability / Non-Recoverable Errors | 1 per 10^15 |
| Reliability / Load / Unload Cycles | 600,000 |
| Hard Drive |
| Hard Drive / Internal Data Rate | 210MBps |
| 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 | 8.8 watt (active) ¦ 7.6 watt (idle) ¦ 0.6 watt (standby) ¦ 0.6 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 |
