--- product_id: 66691014 title: "WD Red 8TB 3.5 Inch NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM - WD80EFAX" brand: "western digital" price: "3590.22 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Western Digital" url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/66691014-wd-red-8tb-3-5-inch-nas-internal-hard-drive store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # 8TB massive storage 5400 RPM optimized speed 1M hours MTBF reliability WD Red 8TB 3.5 Inch NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM - WD80EFAX **Brand:** western digital **Price:** 3590.22 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 💼 Elevate your NAS game with WD Red: storage that works as hard as you do. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** WD Red 8TB 3.5 Inch NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM - WD80EFAX by western digital - **How much does it cost?** 3590.22 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/66691014-wd-red-8tb-3-5-inch-nas-internal-hard-drive) ## Best For - western digital enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted western digital brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Massive 8TB Capacity:** Store your entire digital life with room to spare—perfect for growing NAS setups. - • **Peace of Mind Warranty:** Opt for the retail version and secure a 3-year warranty plus mounting screws—because your data deserves premium protection. - • **Whisper-Quiet Operation:** Designed to run cool and silent, so your workspace stays distraction-free even under heavy loads. - • **Vibration-Resistant Design:** Advanced firmware manages vibration in up to 8-bay NAS systems, extending drive lifespan and data integrity. - • **Engineered for 24/7 NAS Performance:** WD Red’s NASware 3.0 tech ensures seamless compatibility and rock-solid reliability in multi-bay NAS environments. ## Overview The WD Red 8TB NAS Internal Hard Drive (WD80EFAX) is a 3.5-inch SATA drive spinning at 5400 RPM, optimized with NASware 3.0 firmware for 24/7 operation in NAS systems up to 8 bays. It offers 8TB of reliable storage with a 256MB cache and an MTBF of up to 1 million hours, delivering quiet, vibration-resistant performance ideal for home and small business network-attached storage solutions. ## Description From the manufacturer The Right Choice for Network Attached Storage What are the benefits of NASware 3.0? Gives you an unrivalled NAS experience Enhances compatibility Improves Reliability Optimizes HDD for 24x7 NAS environments WD NAS hard drives are the essential solution for NAS applications. These drives are cool and quiet, and offer optimum compatibility in 24x7 NAS systems with up to eight bays. Network attached storage hard drives with up to 8TB capacities Designed for personal, home, and small business NAS systems up to 8-bays NASware 3.0 for optimal performance and compatibility Experienced in Network Attached Storage No matter which NAS enclosure you decide to purchase, you can trust that WD Red hard drives will have the most comprehensive compatibility list on the market. 24/7 reliability Since your NAS system is always on, a highly reliable drive is essential. With an MTBF (mean time before failure) of up to 1 million hours, the WD Red drive with NASware 3.0 is designed for the 24x7 environment. NAS for home or small business WD Red hard drives enable customers to create their own reliable NAS systems whether it's in the office or at home. Review: 24x7 quiet, fast and reliable performance for desktops and 1-8 bay NAS - Price purchased £127.07 The drive information on desertcart the drives are described as only tested for NAS with 1-5 drive bays. However, on a support page it clarifies that the Red series are tested for 1-8 bay NAS and there is also a link to a NAS compatibility list [desertcart won't allow this link]. To find it search for "Compatibility list for the WD Red NAS Hard Drive id=9758" in Google without the quote marks. This appears to have been tested for the latest drives with NASWare 3.0 although I have been using 4 mirrored pairs of NASWare 2.0 drives without any issues. In NAS systems with 24x7 operation vibration is a factor in terms of reliability which is why NASWare 2.0 drives were recommended for drive enclosures of no more than 5 drives. NASWare 3.0 drives improved on the ability to manage the effect of vibration on the drives and this is why they increased rated these newer drives for up 8 drives per NAS enclosure. I had the opportunity to purchase the retail drive at the same price as the OEM drive so I was able t compare what you get in comparison to buying the OEM version of the drive. Looking at reviews of the OEM version of this drive there has been some confusion about whether the extra cost is worth it. To clarify what the differences were I rang Western Digital support. They told me that different countries have different warranty periods. Red series drives in the USA have a 12-month warranty and then you pay a little extra to add the extra warranty. I have bought more than 10 of the Red series of various sizes 3TB, 4TB and 6TB OEM. Each of these drives have registered for 3-year warranties. WD support suggested that desertcart sourced their OEM drives from different countries and that about 50% of them would register as OEM and only have 12 month’s warranty. desertcart identifies that the drives only come with a 12-month warranty unless you pay for more, (not an option for the 4TB drive), so if you register one and it only gives you a 12 -month warranty you have no grounds to complain. So in summary spending the extra £14.00 for the retail version gives you the peace of mind of knowing that you definitely have a three-year warranty. It also comes with drive screws and standard retail packaging. The OEM drives generally come with plastic mounts, on either end, to isolate them from damage to the containing boxes. The retail version plastic support mounts are on the side running the full length of the drive see photos. I think whether you purchase this retail version or opt for the OEM version depends on whether you need a set of screws to mount the drive and more importantly whether you are willing to take the risk that you may end up with a drive which only registers a 12-month warranty. I would suggest that buying OEM drives directly from desertcart, as opposed to buying from a Market Place seller, might increase the chance of getting a three-year warranty and a safely packaged drive. In terms of performance these drives run quietly and quickly. They have a variable speed between 5,400-5,900rpm. So these are not the fastest drives, which are the black series, but seem to perform quickly in everyday use for Desktop (Windows 10 & 8.1), and NAS (Network Attached Storage). Review: The hard drive failed me, but desertcart didn't... - I cannot fault WD Red drives - superb performance and quality. Perfect for my Synology backup system, safe in the knowledge that the data is in safe hands. ... UPDATE: So I have a 4 bay NAS by Synology and finally filled it with my 4th 4TB Red drive. But over a period of a few months this last drive started to show some problems. Synology reported some I/O errors and bad sectors (even though the drive's bad sector count remained at 0 at the beginning). Perhaps just a firmware issue, maybe? So I left it as it was... Eventually that 4th drive just gave too many problems. The logs were full of I/O errors and reallocated sectors. It was now 6 months since buying it. A quick chat with desertcart online had a new drive with me within days, and Synology's excellent OS had my RAID system back to normal within about 18 hours. The moral of this story? Actually, there are two. Always go for a RAID system (or a manufacturer's equivalent), so if a drive fails you can easily replace it. And always buy direct from desertcart - so when the worst happens you have a hassle-free route to sorting it out, which in my case was an advanced replacement. Drive failures DO happen, to all manufacturers. So the review keeps its 5 stars. ## Features - Product for demanding players - Irreproachable manufacturing quality - Before the users are starting to use the disk: do run a full surface test on it and if this test is passed then it will means the disk is OK ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07D3MWMNZ | | Best Sellers Rank | 13,645 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 41 in Internal Hard Drives | | Box Contents | WD Red 8 TB (8.9 cm (3.5 inch) SATA 6 Gb/s 128 MB Cache) | | Brand | Western Digital | | Brand Name | Western Digital | | Cache Memory Installed Size | 256 | | Color | Red | | Compatible Devices | Desktop | | Connectivity technology | Ethernet, SATA | | Customer Package Type | Standard Packaging | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 22,211 Reviews | | Data Transfer Rate | 6 Gigabits Per Second | | Digital Storage Capacity | 8 TB | | Digital storage capacity | 8 TB | | Enclosure Material | Metal | | Form Factor | 3.5-inch | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00718037854694 | | Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk | | Hard Disk Form Factor | 3.5 Inches | | Hard Disk Interface | Serial ATA | | Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM | | Hard disk form factor | 3.5 Inches | | Hard disk interface | Serial ATA | | Hard-Drive Size | 8000 GB | | Hardware Connectivity | SATA 6.0 Gb/s | | Hardware Platform | PC | | Installation Type | Internal Hard Drive | | Item Type Name | Newcomer in the range, Hard Disk WD Red 8To 128Mo cache SATA 6GB/s 5400T *WD80EFAX will satisfy a lot. Mainly aimed at demanding players, this material will meet your expectations. | | Item Weight | 717 g | | Manufacturer | Western Digital | | Manufacturer Part Number | WD80EFAX | | Media Speed | 540 megabytes_per_second | | Model Name | WD80EFAX WD RED | | Model Number | WD80EFAX | | Network Connectivity Technology | Ethernet, SATA | | Number of Items | 1 | | Product Features | Portable | | Product Warranty | Manufacturer warranty for 90 days from date of purchase. | | Read Speed | 540 Megabytes Per Second | | Special feature | Portable | | Specific Uses For Product | Business, Private | | UPC | 718037854694 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Western Digital - **Colour:** Red - **Compatible devices:** Desktop - **Connectivity technology:** Ethernet, SATA - **Digital storage capacity:** 8 TB - **Hard disk description:** Mechanical Hard Disk - **Hard disk form factor:** 3.5 Inches - **Hard disk interface:** Serial ATA - **Installation type:** Internal Hard Drive - **Special feature:** Portable ## Images ![WD Red 8TB 3.5 Inch NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM - WD80EFAX - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JAHknO-GL.jpg) ![WD Red 8TB 3.5 Inch NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM - WD80EFAX - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71skdGcES2L.jpg) ![WD Red 8TB 3.5 Inch NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM - WD80EFAX - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81j3R1Bs4SL.jpg) ![WD Red 8TB 3.5 Inch NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM - WD80EFAX - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813O9B7PBUL.jpg) ![WD Red 8TB 3.5 Inch NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM - WD80EFAX - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91LOX0pJJhL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is the warranty 12m as stated by amazon (which they also confirmed by email to me) or 3y as normally offered by WD?** A: Just a point of note - I had one of these very recently replaced under warrant by WD after 20 months - they sent me a replacement after a couple of weeks - but you should be aware they send recertified drives and not those with the WD red stickers but recertified stickers - so you get lower grade drives from WD under warranty **Q: NOTE: These are shipping without the three year warranty. WD website says 'OUT OF REGION'.** A: Just to confirm that the OEM drives sold by Amazon only have a 12 month warranty. Western Digital Support are refusing to honour the 3 year warranty on a drive I purchased directly from Amazon (Amazon EU S.a.r.l.) in September 2015. BUYER BEWARE! **Q: Why is only 1.99TB available? I can't allocate the rest.** A: It depends how the drive has been partitioned. To see the full size of the drive with one partition you need to partition the drive using GPT. You can then format it with NTFS, EXT or whatever you fancy. Alternatively you can use the traditional MBR partitioning style and allocate a maximum of 2GB to each partition. **Q: Is this drive okay to use in a PC, or only in an NAS?** A: Perfectly fine to use in a PC, it's designed for continuous use hence why it's targeted at the NAS ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 24x7 quiet, fast and reliable performance for desktops and 1-8 bay NAS *by N***Y on 6 March 2016* Price purchased £127.07 The drive information on Amazon the drives are described as only tested for NAS with 1-5 drive bays. However, on a support page it clarifies that the Red series are tested for 1-8 bay NAS and there is also a link to a NAS compatibility list [Amazon won't allow this link]. To find it search for "Compatibility list for the WD Red NAS Hard Drive id=9758" in Google without the quote marks. This appears to have been tested for the latest drives with NASWare 3.0 although I have been using 4 mirrored pairs of NASWare 2.0 drives without any issues. In NAS systems with 24x7 operation vibration is a factor in terms of reliability which is why NASWare 2.0 drives were recommended for drive enclosures of no more than 5 drives. NASWare 3.0 drives improved on the ability to manage the effect of vibration on the drives and this is why they increased rated these newer drives for up 8 drives per NAS enclosure. I had the opportunity to purchase the retail drive at the same price as the OEM drive so I was able t compare what you get in comparison to buying the OEM version of the drive. Looking at reviews of the OEM version of this drive there has been some confusion about whether the extra cost is worth it. To clarify what the differences were I rang Western Digital support. They told me that different countries have different warranty periods. Red series drives in the USA have a 12-month warranty and then you pay a little extra to add the extra warranty. I have bought more than 10 of the Red series of various sizes 3TB, 4TB and 6TB OEM. Each of these drives have registered for 3-year warranties. WD support suggested that Amazon sourced their OEM drives from different countries and that about 50% of them would register as OEM and only have 12 month’s warranty. Amazon identifies that the drives only come with a 12-month warranty unless you pay for more, (not an option for the 4TB drive), so if you register one and it only gives you a 12 -month warranty you have no grounds to complain. So in summary spending the extra £14.00 for the retail version gives you the peace of mind of knowing that you definitely have a three-year warranty. It also comes with drive screws and standard retail packaging. The OEM drives generally come with plastic mounts, on either end, to isolate them from damage to the containing boxes. The retail version plastic support mounts are on the side running the full length of the drive see photos. I think whether you purchase this retail version or opt for the OEM version depends on whether you need a set of screws to mount the drive and more importantly whether you are willing to take the risk that you may end up with a drive which only registers a 12-month warranty. I would suggest that buying OEM drives directly from Amazon, as opposed to buying from a Market Place seller, might increase the chance of getting a three-year warranty and a safely packaged drive. In terms of performance these drives run quietly and quickly. They have a variable speed between 5,400-5,900rpm. So these are not the fastest drives, which are the black series, but seem to perform quickly in everyday use for Desktop (Windows 10 & 8.1), and NAS (Network Attached Storage). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The hard drive failed me, but Amazon didn't... *by R***T on 4 May 2015* I cannot fault WD Red drives - superb performance and quality. Perfect for my Synology backup system, safe in the knowledge that the data is in safe hands. ... UPDATE: So I have a 4 bay NAS by Synology and finally filled it with my 4th 4TB Red drive. But over a period of a few months this last drive started to show some problems. Synology reported some I/O errors and bad sectors (even though the drive's bad sector count remained at 0 at the beginning). Perhaps just a firmware issue, maybe? So I left it as it was... Eventually that 4th drive just gave too many problems. The logs were full of I/O errors and reallocated sectors. It was now 6 months since buying it. A quick chat with Amazon online had a new drive with me within days, and Synology's excellent OS had my RAID system back to normal within about 18 hours. The moral of this story? Actually, there are two. Always go for a RAID system (or a manufacturer's equivalent), so if a drive fails you can easily replace it. And always buy direct from Amazon - so when the worst happens you have a hassle-free route to sorting it out, which in my case was an advanced replacement. Drive failures DO happen, to all manufacturers. So the review keeps its 5 stars. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect NAS drives *by M***S on 4 June 2013* Although I haven't had access to the full range of Western Digital's colour-coded drives, I am able to compare the Caviar Reds to Caviar Greens. Both are aimed to have minimal power draw with good capacity, and both deliver with a tiny 4-5W typical, both are available in 3tb capacities, and both will deliver solid transfer speeds for large files of around 150mb/sec for a continuous transfer of a single large file (no fragmentation). However, the Reds are intended more specifically for NAS use, and while the justification for the extra cost is no immediately apparent when looking at the numbers, the big difference with the Red drives is that they are far more responsive (much lower average seek time) than Greens, making them ideal for accessing lots of small files, or for working in a shared environment, which will bog down the Green drives. Also, unlike the Green drives the Reds are designed to spin continuously and avoid parking the read/write heads, while still retaining the same low power consumption, while the greens will attempt to rest components in order to achieve the same results for lower cost. The result however is that a Green drive will be less efficient if it is actually under heavy load, and will suffer greater wear on its components in such cases. Which brings me neatly to the final factor, and the one that truly convinced me; the three year warranty. If you're going to be using as a backup device then the last thing you want is a drive with a poor warranty, for something so sensitive I believe it's better to spend the small amount of extra cash for the extra peace of mind, even if it's just to know that you won't have to shell out if the drive does fail. So to conclude; even for non NAS use I would probably spring for more Red drives so long as they remain only slightly more expensive, however the difference in price does waver, so your choice may not be as easy, but if it's close enough, or you know you need reliability under heavy use, then the Reds are the drives to get. ## Frequently Bought Together - WD Red 8TB NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache, CMR, 3.5" - WD80EFAX - Synology 2-Bay DiskStation DS224+ (Diskless) - 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) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/66691014-wd-red-8tb-3-5-inch-nas-internal-hard-drive](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/66691014-wd-red-8tb-3-5-inch-nas-internal-hard-drive) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-16*