--- product_id: 261127998 title: "WD Red 8TB NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache, 3.5\" - WD80EFAX" brand: "western digital" price: "KD 175.48" currency: KWD in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/261127998-wd-red-8tb-nas-internal-hard-drive-5400-rpm-class store_origin: KW region: Kuwait --- # 5400 RPM power-efficient speed 8TB massive storage SATA 6 Gb/s ultra-fast interface WD Red 8TB NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD80EFAX **Brand:** western digital **Price:** KD 175.48 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸ’Ό Elevate your NAS game with WD Red β€” where storage meets unstoppable reliability! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** WD Red 8TB NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD80EFAX by western digital - **How much does it cost?** KD 175.48 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.kw](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/261127998-wd-red-8tb-nas-internal-hard-drive-5400-rpm-class) ## 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 - β€’ **Robust 256 MB Cache:** Smooth data flow for seamless multitasking and quick access. - β€’ **Massive 8TB Capacity:** Store your entire digital universe without compromise. - β€’ **CMR Technology for Reliability:** True NAS-grade drive designed to handle heavy workloads up to 180TB/year. - β€’ **NASware Firmware Compatibility:** Engineered for small to medium business NAS systems ensuring rock-solid stability. - β€’ **Optimized 5400 RPM Performance:** Balanced speed and energy efficiency for 24/7 NAS operation. ## Overview The WD Red 8TB NAS Internal Hard Drive (WD80EFAX) is a 3.5-inch SATA 6 Gb/s mechanical drive featuring 5400 RPM rotational speed and a 256 MB cache. Designed specifically for NAS environments, it supports up to 180 TB/year workload with NASware firmware and CMR technology, ensuring reliable, energy-efficient, and high-capacity storage for small to medium business setups. ## Description Buy WD Red 8TB NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD80EFAX online on desertcart.ae at best prices. βœ“ Fast and free shipping βœ“ free returns βœ“ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase. Review: Good.. - Good.. Review: Not working - The drive is not working, and I am unable to initialize the disk. I bought two 4TB WD Red Plus NAS Hard Drives, neither of which is working. I bought them from desertcart UAE, and they came from desertcart UK. I cannot contact the seller! ## Features - Available in capacities ranging from 1-14TB with support for up to 8 bays - 5400RPM performance class - Supports up to 180 TB/yr workload rate*| * Workload Rate is defined as the amount of user data transferred to or from the hard drive. Workload Rate is annualized (TB transferred (8760 / recorded power-on hours)) - NASware firmware for compatibility - Small or medium business NAS systems in a 24x7 environment.3-year limited warranty.This model uses CMR technology and is being renamed β€œWD Red Plus” to distinguish it from the current β€œWD Red” product, which uses SMR technology.During this transition period, WD Red Plus devices may be delivered with a ”WD Red” label, but rest assured the device you are receiving will be the CMR-version of WD Red and can be confirmed by the model number ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07D3MWMNZ | | Are Batteries Included | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #8,244 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #25 in Internal Hard Drives | | Brand | Western Digital | | Color | Red | | Computer Memory Type | DDR3 SDRAM | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (7,763) | | Date First Available | 26 April 2018 | | Form Factor | 3.5-inch | | Hard Disk Description | Mechanical Hard Disk | | Hard Disk Rotational Speed | 5400 RPM | | Hard Drive Interface | Serial ATA-600 | | Hard Drive Size | 8000 | | Item Weight | 454 g | | Item model number | WD80EFAX | | Manufacturer | Western Digital Bare Drives | | Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 1 | | Operating System | NASware firmware | | Product Dimensions | 14.7 x 10.16 x 2.61 cm; 453.59 g | | RAM Size | 8 TB | | Series | WD80EFAX-68LHPN0 | | Wattage | 7.2 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Western Digital - **Colour:** Red - **Compatible devices:** Desktop - **Connectivity technology:** SATA - **Digital storage capacity:** 8 TB - **Hard disk description:** Mechanical Hard Disk - **Hard disk form factor:** 3.5 Inches - **Hard disk interface:** Serial ATA-600 - **Installation type:** Internal Hard Drive - **Special features:** Portable ## Images ![WD Red 8TB NAS Internal Hard Drive - 5400 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, 256 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD80EFAX - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71JAHknO-GL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good.. *by S***N on 25 October 2019* Good.. ### ⭐ Not working *by J***. on 27 April 2025* The drive is not working, and I am unable to initialize the disk. I bought two 4TB WD Red Plus NAS Hard Drives, neither of which is working. I bought them from Amazon UAE, and they came from Amazon UK. I cannot contact the seller! ### ⭐ Received a disk totally can not be used *by T***T on 27 September 2024* I bought two SATAs at the same time and it is weriod that they shipped them separately, the first one worked fine, the second one waited three or four more days, but after receiving it, it was completely unusable, strange. ## 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? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/261127998-wd-red-8tb-nas-internal-hard-drive-5400-rpm-class](https://www.desertcart.com.kw/products/261127998-wd-red-8tb-nas-internal-hard-drive-5400-rpm-class) --- *Product available on Desertcart Kuwait* *Store origin: KW* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*