Western WD80EFBX Digital 8TB 6Gb/s SATA 7200 3.5-in 256MB Hard Drive

SKU WD80EFBX

Brand Western Digital

Massive 8TB storage capacity for extensive data storage needs.
7200 RPM rotational speed for enhanced data access and transfer rates.
SATA III (6Gb/s) interface for high-speed data throughput.
Large 256MB cache buffer to improve performance and reduce latency.
3.5-inch form factor, standard for desktop and server applications.
Designed for reliability and continuous operation in demanding environments.
Ideal for NAS, surveillance systems, and large data repositories.

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Key specifications

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Capacity: 8TB
Interface: SATA III (6Gb/s)
Rotational Speed: 7200 RPM
Cache: 256MB
Form Factor: 3.5-inch
Drive Type: HDD

Product details

The Western Digital WD80EFBX is an 8TB internal hard drive designed for high-capacity storage solutions. It features a 6Gb/s SATA interface and operates at a speed of 7200 RPM, providing a balance of performance and storage density. With a substantial 256MB cache, this 3.5-inch drive is suitable for demanding applications such as data archiving, video surveillance, and enterprise environments.

Technical Information

Capacity	8TB
Interface	SATA III (6Gb/s)
Rotational Speed	7200 RPM

Additional Specifications

Cache	256MB
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Drive Type	HDD

Description

The Western Digital WD80EFBX represents a significant leap in storage density and performance for users requiring vast amounts of data storage. This 8TB hard drive is engineered with a 7200 RPM spindle speed, which translates to faster seek times and improved sequential read/write performance compared to lower RPM drives. This makes it an excellent choice for applications that involve frequent data access or large file transfers, such as video editing, large database management, and high-definition media storage. Connectivity is facilitated through the SATA III (6Gb/s) interface, ensuring that the drive can take full advantage of modern system bandwidth capabilities. The substantial 256MB cache further enhances performance by storing frequently accessed data closer to the drive's read/write heads, reducing the need to access the slower platters for repetitive operations. This combination of speed and cache size is crucial for maintaining smooth operation in multi-drive configurations or under heavy workloads. Built for reliability, the WD80EFBX is designed to operate continuously, making it suitable for mission-critical applications like Network Attached Storage (NAS) devices, digital surveillance systems (NVR/DVR), and enterprise servers. Its robust construction and advanced firmware technologies aim to ensure data integrity and longevity, providing peace of mind for users entrusting their valuable data to this high-capacity storage solution.

Condition: Refurbished