Seagate IronWolf 8TB NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s 7200 RPM 256MB Cache
Bottom line: The Seagate IronWolf 8TB NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the nas & home servers category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Pros
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Cons
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Manufacturer description
Seagate ST8000VN004 - Seagate 8TB 3.5" SATA 7.2K 6Gb/s Hard DriveSeagate Original/OEM Seagate 8TB 3.5" SATA 7.2K 6Gb/s Hard Drive (Seagate Part Number: ST8000VN004). Inquire by email for larger quantities.Capacity: 8TBForm Factor: 3.5"Interface: SATASpeed: 7.2KTransfer Rate: 6Gb/sTray Type :Drive Type: HDD
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Seagate IronWolf 8TB NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the nas & home servers category. Amazon Renewed's nas & home servers lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for nas & home servers of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| Brand | Seagate |
|---|---|
| Color | Silver |
| Model Name | ST8000VNZ04 |
| Read Speed | 210 Megabytes Per Second |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Media Speed | 210 MB/s |
| Model Number | ST8000VNZ04 |
| Hard-Drive Size | 8 TB |
| Mfr Part Number | ST8000VNZ04 |
| Special Feature | Portable |
| Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive |
| Compatible Devices | Desktop |
| Data Transfer Rate | 210 Megabytes Per Second |
| Enclosure Material | Aluminum |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA |
| Customer Package Type | FFP |
| Hard Disk Description | Raid |
| Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches |
| Full listing title | Seagate IronWolf 8TB NAS Internal Hard Drive HDD 3.5 Inch SATA 6Gb/s 7200 RPM 256MB Cache for RAID Network Attached Storage Frustration Free Packaging (ST8000VNZ04/N004) |
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