WD Red Plus 8TB 3.5" SATA III CMR NAS Hard Drive (WD80EFPX)

WD Red Plus 8TB 3.5" SATA III NAS Hard Drive

The WD Red Plus is purpose-built for power users and small to medium businesses running RAID-optimized NAS systems with up to 8 bays. Delivering the speed and capacity required to store, protect, and share growing amounts of data, the WD Red Plus strikes the ideal balance between performance, endurance, and power efficiency for mid-sized NAS environments.

Built on proven CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) technology for full RAID compatibility, the WD Red Plus features NASware™ technology for seamless NAS integration, a Rotational Vibration Sensor for stable multi-drive performance, and Native Command Queuing (NCQ) for optimized I/O handling. With 8TB of capacity, a 256MB cache buffer, and a 180 TB/year workload rating backed by a 1 million hour MTBF, the WD Red Plus is built for reliable 24/7 NAS operation. TCO Certified and RoHS compliant. Backed by a 3-year warranty.

Key Features

• CMR Recording Technology — Proven reliability and full RAID compatibility
• NASware™ Technology — Optimized firmware for seamless NAS integration and data protection
• 180 TB/Year Workload Rating — Built for sustained NAS workloads in SMB environments
• 1 Million Hour MTBF — Reliable long-term operation for always-on NAS systems
• Rotational Vibration Sensor — Maintains performance in multi-drive enclosures
• Native Command Queuing (NCQ) — Optimized I/O for multi-user NAS access
• 256MB Cache Buffer — Smooth data flow for concurrent read/write workloads
• Advanced Format — Improved storage efficiency and error correction
• TCO Certified & RoHS Compliant — Environmentally responsible design
• 3-Year Warranty — WD's NAS-grade coverage

WD Red NAS Drive Comparison

The WD Red Plus sits between the entry-level WD Red (up to 6 bays) and the WD Red Pro (up to 24 bays, 300 TB/yr workload). Choose Red Plus for SMB NAS systems with up to 8 bays and moderate workloads.

Technical Specifications

• Capacity: 8TB
• Interface: SATA III (SATA/600)
• Form Factor: 3.5"
• Recording Technology: CMR
• Spindle Speed: 5640 RPM
• Cache Buffer: 256MB
• Workload Rating: 180 TB/year
• MTBF: 1,000,000 Hours
• NAS Bay Support: Up to 8 bays
• Weight: 1.58 lb
• Dimensions: 5.8" x 4" x 1"
• Part Number: WD80EFPX
• Warranty: 3 Years
• Device Support: NAS, Desktop PC