WD Blue 3.5" 8TB, 5640 RPM, 256MB, SATA III Hard Drive

The WD Blue WD80EAAZ is an internal 3.5-inch hard disk drive offering 8 TB of storage capacity. It is designed for use in desktop personal computers, providing a high-capacity solution for storing large files, applications, and operating systems. As part of the WD Blue series, this drive is engineered for reliability and steady performance in typical home and office computing environments. Its construction focuses on durability for daily use, making it a standard component for system builds and storage upgrades.

This drive utilizes a SATA III interface, which supports data transfer rates up to 6 Gbit/s for compatibility with modern motherboards. It operates at a spindle speed of 5640 RPM and is equipped with a 256 MB cache to facilitate data access and transfer operations. These specifications result in sequential read and write speeds of up to 215 MB/s, suitable for general-purpose tasks such as file management and program loading. The inclusion of S.M.A.R.T. technology allows for monitoring the drive's operational health to anticipate potential issues.

• 8 TB storage capacity
• 3.5-inch form factor for desktop PCs
• SATA III interface with 6 Gbit/s transfer rate
• 5640 RPM spindle speed
• 256 MB cache buffer
• Up to 215 MB/s read and write speeds
• 1,000,000-hour Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF)
• 25 dB idle noise level
• Supports S.M.A.R.T. drive health monitoring
• Dimensions are 101.6 mm x 147 mm x 26.1 mm
• Weighs 715 g