Seagate IronWolf, 8TB, NAS, Internal Hard Drive, CMR, 3.5 Inch, SATA, 6GB/s, 5,400 RPM, 256MB Cache, for RAID Network Attached Storage, FFP (ST8000VN004)

Seagate IronWolf, 8TB, NAS, Internal Hard Drive, CMR, 3.5 Inch, SATA, 6GB/s, 5,400 RPM, 256MB Cache, for RAID Network Attached Storage, FFP (ST8000VN004)

Q: I purchased (2) 12-tb: anyone knows why i get 10.91-tb for each? why are we short?

Hard drive manufacturers use base 10 for size. So 1 TB = 10**12 bytes. Your system uses base 2 for counting, so 1 TiB = 2**40 bytes. A base 2 TiB is larger than a base 10 TB. The actual name for a base 2 terabyte is a tebibyte, or TiB. A base 10 TB is TB or terabyte.

Q: Can this be used as a normal hdd storage drive for a desktop pc?

Quick answer YES The more complete answer starts with 'WHY'? First, NAS rated disks are typically more expensive than desktop drives. They are built for different use expectations. One of the answers mentioned always leaving the system powered on. Most NAS setups are powered on and left on. They do not power cycle (and more importantly heat cycle) with any regularity. As such, the drives are built to operate in that environment. Another answer mentioned RPMs and many NAS drives spin at 5400/5900 RPMs. This means that the place on the platter where you file is stored takes longer to rotate around than it would on a typical desktop drive of 7200 RPM. Another answer mentioned vibration. The desktop is less vibration isolated (typically) than a NAS setup. Shop a 7200 (or faster) RPM disk or consider NVMe or SSD is the budget allows. You will not only likely save money initially but will have better performance in the longer term.

Q: Is this drive smr if so i don't want it!

At least the IronWolf Pro drives are all CMR (=PMR), and not SMR. I think some of the smaller capacity non-Pro drives used to be SMR, but I think now even they are all CMR.

Q: Does this drive come with sata cable?

No it's a bare drive no screws no cables.

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Details

Digital storage capacity
8 TB
Hard disk interface
Raid
Connectivity technology
SATA
Brand
Seagate
Special features
Portable
Hard disk form factor
3.5 Inches

⚡6GB/s SATA speed

💾8TB massive storage

🛡️1M hours MTBF reliability

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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)

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Description

🚀 Power your NAS with IronWolf — where speed meets reliability.

256 MB CACHE BOOST - Accelerate file access and reduce lag with a hefty cache designed for speed.
MASSIVE 8 TB CAPACITY - Store your entire digital empire without compromise.
5 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY - Confidence backed by a robust warranty for long-term peace of mind.
IRON WOLF HEALTH MANAGEMENT - Proactively monitor drive health to avoid downtime and data loss.
OPTIMIZED FOR NAS PERFORMANCE - Purpose-built for multi-user, 8-bay NAS environments to keep your workflow seamless.

The SEAGATE IronWolf 8TB NAS internal hard drive is engineered for multi-user NAS setups, delivering 8TB of storage with a 256MB cache and 6GB/s SATA interface. Designed to minimize noise and vibration, it ensures smooth, reliable performance with a 1 million hour MTBF and comes with a 5-year limited warranty, making it the ultimate choice for professional-grade network storage.

Specifications

Brand	Seagate
Product Dimensions	14.71 x 10.19 x 2.62 cm; 734.82 g
Item model number	ST8000VNZ04/N004
Manufacturer	Seagate
Series	ST8000VNZ04
Color	HDD
Form Factor	3.5-inch
Hard Drive Size	8 TB
Hard Disk Description	Mechanical Hard Disk
Hard Drive Interface	Raid
Hard Disk Rotational Speed	7200 RPM
Are Batteries Included	No
Item Weight	735 g