The Seagate IronWolf ST8000VN004 is an 8TB internal hard drive designed for network attached storage. It suits home NAS owners building a multi-bay storage system, as well as small businesses that need shared space for files and backups.

Its 7200RPM spindle speed, 256MB cache and SATA 6Gb/s interface provide the core specifications for a NAS drive handling regular data access. Seagate designed IronWolf for continuous operation in multi-bay systems, where vibration from neighbouring drives can affect performance. A rotational vibration sensor helps manage that environment, while the drive supports a maximum workload rate of less than 180TB per year. Conventional magnetic recording (CMR) is used, and IronWolf Health Management can help monitor drive health when supported by the NAS system.

Key features

• 8TB capacity for expanding a NAS storage pool or central file store
• 7200RPM rotation and 256MB cache for responsive access to stored data
• SATA 6Gb/s interface for compatible desktop and NAS connections
• Rotational vibration sensor helps the drive operate in multi-bay enclosures
• Designed for 24/7 NAS use
• CMR recording technology
• Workload rating of up to 180TB per year

Compatibility

This is an internal 3.5 inch SATA hard drive. Check that your NAS or computer has a compatible 3.5 inch bay, SATA data connection and SATA power connection; confirm that your NAS model supports the drive capacity before purchase. IronWolf Health Management features depend on NAS platform support. Good to know: the drive is supplied as an OEM unit in an anti-static bag, so mounting hardware and SATA cables are not specified as included.

In the box

• Seagate IronWolf ST8000VN004

Specifications

For a compatible NAS build, the IronWolf combines 8TB of storage with features intended for multi-drive operation and continuous workloads. It is a practical choice for adding capacity to a home or small office network storage system.