Seagate IronWolf Pro 8TB 3.5" NAS Hard Drive 7200RPM CMR ST8000NT001
The Seagate IronWolf Pro 8TB (ST8000NT001) is a 3.5-inch CMR NAS hard drive built for 24x7 multi-bay, multi-user RAID storage. It spins at 7200RPM with a 256MB cache, reaches up to 255MB/s sustained transfer, and is rated for 550TB/year workloads, backed by a 5-year limited warranty.
Key features
- Built for NAS: AgileArray with dual-plane balancing, time-limited error recovery (TLER) and rotational vibration (RV) sensors for RAID performance in multi-bay systems.
- Consistent performance: CMR (conventional magnetic recording), 7200RPM and up to 255MB/s max sustained transfer rate.
- Heavy workloads: rated for up to 550TB/year and 8,760 power-on hours per year.
- Data protection: IronWolf Health Management plus 3 years of complimentary Rescue Data Recovery Services.
- Peace of mind: 5-year limited warranty from Seagate.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Brand / model | Seagate IronWolf Pro 8TB, ST8000NT001 |
| Form factor / interface | 3.5-inch / SATA 6Gb/s |
| Recording technology | CMR |
| Spindle speed / cache | 7200RPM / 256MB |
| Max sustained transfer rate | 255MB/s |
| Workload rate limit | 550TB/year |
| Drive bays supported | Unlimited |
| Rotational vibration sensors | Yes |
| Power (idle avg / operating avg / standby-sleep) | 7.8W / 10.1W / 1.0W |
| Operating temperature | 0 to 65°C |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) | 26.11 x 101.85 x 146.99mm |
| Weight | 720g |
| Warranty / data recovery | 5-year limited warranty / 3 years Rescue Data Recovery Services |
Compatibility
Fits standard 3.5-inch SATA drive bays and connects via SATA 6Gb/s. Seagate lists unlimited drive bays supported and says IronWolf drives have been tested by leading NAS providers including Asustor and QNAP.
Who it's for
Suited to: businesses, creative professionals and video production teams running always-on NAS or RAID storage. Browse our full Seagate range.
Not suited to: buyers who need more capacity per bay; see the IronWolf Pro 10TB or the IronWolf Pro 22TB.
FAQs
Is the IronWolf Pro 8TB CMR or SMR?
It uses CMR (conventional magnetic recording), as does the whole IronWolf Pro range.
How fast is it?
Seagate lists a 7200RPM spindle speed, 256MB cache and up to 255MB/s max sustained transfer rate.
What warranty and data recovery cover does it have?
A 5-year limited warranty and 3 years of complimentary Rescue Data Recovery Services.
How many drive bays does it support?
Seagate lists unlimited drive bays supported for this model.
