WD Red Plus 8TB

The WD Red Plus 8TB hard drive belongs among the high load internal HDDs for 24/7 operation in data centres. The 3.5" format is designed chiefly for data centres and desktop PCs. One of the main characteristics is undoubtedly the rotational speed of the HDD. The 7200 RPM RPM ensures improved performance and data speeds. The total capacity of the hard drive is 8000 GB. The device uses a 256 MB memory cache. You can connect the Western Digital hard drive and the PC or other devices is facilitated via the SATA III interface.

WD Red Plus 8TB HDD Key Features

• Read speed up to 210 MB/s and write speed up to 210 MB/s
• 256 MB memory cache
• Western Digital 3.5" disk is compatible with classic bays
• Power consumption under standard load is 8,8 W, while in stand-by mode it makes 0.8 W
• You can connect it to a PC or other devices using the SATA III interface
• HDDs don't have much resistance against physical shocks, but they also deliver a better storage capacity for less money than SSDs

Other Hard Disk Features

The HDD boasts a unique design. Inside the enclosure there is a mechanism with moving platters, complete with hard disk heads that read and write the data. These moving parts can be damaged by a shock or impact, but at the same time you get an affordable price tag and high storage capacity. The important criterion that affects the speed of a hard drive is the number of revolutions per minute (RPM). With the WD Red Plus 8TB, you get 7200 RPM RPM. This is ideal for demanding users, such as graphic or video editors - in short, people who work with large amounts of data. System responsivity and overall stability is also influenced by the disk buffer, usually called cache. The Western Digital HDD features a 256 MB cache that stores the last used data for their speedy reading.

Connecting the Western Digital HDD

In order to mount the WD Red Plus 8TB in your laptop or other device, you need a 3.5" slot. Data transfer is done using the SATA III interface, boasting a standard speed of 6 Gbit/s. The technology is one of the most popular HDD data transfer solutions available and delivers a throughput of 600 MB/s.