Product Description
Built for storage servers that never switch off
The Western Digital Ultrastar 8TB is an enterprise-class 3.5" SATA hard drive, engineered for continuous 24/7 operation in data centre, server and NAS deployments.
For CCTV projects, this makes it a natural fit for surveillance recording servers and NVRs that write footage around the clock rather than intermittently — the same duty cycle a desktop drive isn't built for.
Where it fits in a project
- Capacity: 8TB per drive, suited to large-scale storage needs such as multi-camera recording, backup infrastructure or virtualisation platforms.
- Form factor: 3.5-inch, the standard size for enterprise drive bays in rack-mounted and tower systems.
- Interface: SATA, compatible with the storage controllers and backplanes used in enterprise servers and NVRs.
- Duty cycle: designed for 24/7 workloads, not intermittent desktop use.
- RAID support: engineered for deployment in RAID configurations and high-density multi-drive arrays.
Selection notes for installers
Confirm the target NVR, server or NAS chassis has a free 3.5" SATA bay and supports the capacity before specifying. Where redundancy matters, plan for multiple Ultrastar drives in a RAID array rather than a single disk, since the drive is built with multi-drive systems in mind.
This drive suits enterprise servers, NAS systems, data centre storage, CCTV recording servers and backup platforms where stable, long-term performance is required.
Specifications
- Brand
- Western Digital
- Capacity
- 8TB
- Connector Type
- SATA
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
Can this drive be used in a CCTV NVR?
Yes — it's designed for continuous 24/7 operation, which matches how a surveillance recording server writes footage.
Can this drive be set up in a RAID configuration?
Yes, it's engineered for multi-drive systems and suitable for RAID configurations and high-density arrays.
Which interface and form factor is this drive built for?
It's a 3.5-inch drive with a SATA interface, compatible with standard enterprise drive bays and backplanes.
What capacity does the drive offer?
8TB, suited to large-scale storage such as multi-camera recording, backup infrastructure or virtualisation platforms.
