WD Red Pro 8TB NAS Hard Drive
Brand: Western Digital | Category: Enterprise HDDs
SKU: 0F48698 | Part #: 0F48698 | MPN: WD8003FFBX
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About the WD Red Pro 8TB NAS Hard Drive
A 256MB cache buffer and SATA 6Gb/s interface determine whether the WD Red Pro 8TB NAS Hard Drive will fit your backup, NAS, and archive infrastructure. Built by Western Digital for always-on networked storage environments, this 8TB capacity drive combines CMR recording technology with 7200 RPM rotational speed to deliver consistent performance in demanding multi-bay NAS systems. The WD8003FFBX operates reliably across 0°C to 70°C and draws just 8.8W during read/write operations, dropping to 1.1W in standby mode—critical metrics for power-conscious data center deployments. With an annualized workload rating of 300TB/yr and MTBF of 1,000,000 hours, this drive is engineered for the continuous duty cycles that characterize enterprise-class storage.
Western Digital engineered the WD Red Pro specifically for network-attached storage, supporting configurations up to 24 bays and incorporating NASware 3.0 technology to optimize performance in multi-drive arrays. Storage architects and IT procurement teams select this drive because its 600,000 load/unload cycles and rotational vibration sensors minimize downtime and extend service life in intensive 24/7 operations. The 3.5-inch form factor and 780g weight integrate seamlessly into standard NAS enclosures, while operating shock tolerance of 30G at 2ms protects against rack vibration and handling stress.
Omnixon Global supplies the WD Red Pro 8TB NAS Hard Drive (part number WD8003FFBX) to enterprise customers across the UAE and GCC region who require verified, manufacturer-backed storage solutions. Whether you are building new NAS infrastructure, expanding existing arrays, or qualifying drives for critical backup operations, our technical team can validate compatibility with your systems and support your procurement cycle. Contact Omnixon Global to submit an RFQ and discuss volume pricing, delivery logistics, and warranty terms for this enterprise-class storage solution.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Western Digital |
| Category | Enterprise HDDs |
| SKU | 0F48698 |
| Part Number | 0F48698 |
| MPN | WD8003FFBX |
| Condition | New |
| Capacity | 8TB |
| Form Factor | 3.5" |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Speed | 7,200 RPM |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 0F48698 |
| Model | WD Red Pro 8TB NAS Hard Drive |
| Capacity | 8TB |
| Recording Technology | CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) |
| Rotational Speed | 7200 RPM |
| Interface | SATA 6Gb/s |
| Form Factor | 3.5-inch |
| Cache (Buffer) | 256MB |
| Annualized Workload Rating | 300TB/yr |
| Supported NAS Bays | Up to 24 bays |
| MTBF | 1,000,000 hours |
| Load/Unload Cycles | 600,000 |
| Rotational Vibration Sensors | Yes |
| NASware Version | NASware 3.0 |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 70°C |
| Power Consumption (Read/Write) | 8.8W |
| Power Consumption (Standby) | 1.1W |
| Weight | 780g (approximate) |
| Operating Shock | 30G, 2ms |
| Non-Operating Shock | 250G, 2ms |
| RAID Compatibility | RAID 0, 1, 5, 6, 10 |
Frequently Asked Questions about WD Red Pro 8TB NAS Hard Drive
What does the WD Red Pro 8TB NAS Hard Drive do?
At 8TB, the WD Red Pro 8TB NAS 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 Red Pro 8TB NAS Hard Drive?
Key specifications for the WD Red Pro 8TB NAS Hard Drive: capacity 8TB; form factor 3.5"; interface SATA 6Gb/s; new condition; product name WD Red Pro 8TB NAS Hard Drive; brand Western Digital; category Hard Drive; capacity 8TB; form factor 3.5"; interface SATA 6Gb/s. Manufacturer part number 0F48698. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the WD Red Pro 8TB NAS Hard Drive compatible with my infrastructure?
The WD Red Pro 8TB NAS 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.