WD Black 8TB Performance Hard Drive
Brand: Western Digital | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: 0F38234 | Part #: 0F38234 | MPN: WD8002FZBX
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About the WD Black 8TB Performance Hard Drive
The WD Black 8TB Performance Hard Drive delivers 8 TB of capacity at 7200 RPM, positioning it as a high-performance storage solution for workloads demanding both capacity and speed. Manufactured by Western Digital under part number WD8002FZBX, this 3.5-inch drive uses CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) technology and connects via SATA 6 Gb/s interface with a 256 MB cache buffer. The drive achieves a maximum sustained transfer rate of up to 272 MB/s, with average read seek time of 8.5 ms and average write seek time of 9.5 ms, making it suitable for applications requiring consistent performance across large datasets. Power consumption stands at 6.8 W during read/write operations and 4.0 W during idle periods, while operating temperature range spans 0°C to 60°C.
Storage architects and IT procurement teams working on enterprise systems will find value in this drive's balance of capacity and responsiveness. The WD Black 8TB is engineered for resilience in demanding environments, with shock resistance rated at 30 G (2 ms) during operation and vibration resistance of 0.5 G peak across the 10–300 Hz frequency range. Noise levels remain modest at 36 dBA when idle. Compatibility extends across Windows and Linux operating systems, ensuring integration flexibility. Western Digital backs the hardware with a 5-year limited warranty, providing long-term support for mission-critical storage deployments.
Organizations requiring reliable high-capacity storage with established performance characteristics should evaluate the WD8002FZBX against their workload requirements. Omnixon Global maintains competitive stock of Western Digital enterprise solutions across the UAE and surrounding regions. Contact our team today to request a formal quotation and discuss volume pricing, lead times, and delivery options tailored to your infrastructure deployment schedule.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | 0F38234 |
| Part Number | 0F38234 |
| MPN | WD8002FZBX |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 8TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0F38234 |
| Model | WD Black 8TB Performance Hard Drive |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Capacity | 8 TB |
| Recording Technology | CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) |
| Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Interface | SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Cache Buffer | 256 MB |
| Average Read Seek Time | 8.5 ms |
| Average Write Seek Time | 9.5 ms |
| Max Sustained Transfer Rate | Up to 272 MB/s |
| Power (Read/Write) | 6.8 W |
| Power (Idle) | 4.0 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 60°C |
| Vibration Resistance (Operating) | 0.5 G (peak, 10–300 Hz) |
| Shock Resistance (Operating) | 30 G (2 ms) |
| Noise (Idle) | 36 dBA |
| Hardware Support Period | 5 years (Western Digital limited) |
| Compatible OS | Windows, Linux |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 26.1 mm x 101.6 mm x 146.99 mm |
| Weight | 0.752 kg |
Frequently Asked Questions about WD Black 8TB Performance Hard Drive
What does the WD Black 8TB Performance Hard Drive do?
At 8TB, the WD Black 8TB Performance Hard Drive suits enterprise data-center storage tiers — all-flash arrays, hyperconverged storage pools (vSAN, Ceph), database backends, and high-throughput backup repositories. The SATA 6Gb/s interface is supported by major server platforms.
What are the headline specs of the WD Black 8TB Performance Hard Drive?
Key specifications for the WD Black 8TB Performance Hard Drive: capacity 8TB; form factor 3.5"; interface SATA 6Gb/s; new condition; product name WD Black 8TB Performance Hard Drive; brand Western Digital; category Hard Drive (HDD); capacity 8TB; form factor 3.5"; interface SATA 6Gb/s. Manufacturer part number 0F38234. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the WD Black 8TB Performance Hard Drive compatible with my infrastructure?
The WD Black 8TB Performance Hard Drive uses a SATA 6Gb/s interface in a 3.5" form factor. It's compatible with server platforms that expose this interface — typical deployments include Dell PowerEdge, HPE ProLiant, Lenovo ThinkSystem, and Supermicro SuperServer chassis. For specific vendor part-number compatibility, our team validates against the manufacturer support matrix.