WD WD Black 8TB (WD8002FZWX): Recording Status

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Recording technology for the WD8002FZWX is held, not stated: the document we cited (WD Black performance desktop hard drive product page) no longer resolves and we found no archived copy. The nearest model with a sourced answer is the WD80EFZZ (CMR).

What the part number decodes to

We hold no vendor document that defines the segments of WD8002FZWX, so we do not decode it.

Nearest model with a sourced answer: WD80EFZZ (WD Red Plus 8TB, CMR). Listed for comparison only - two part numbers can use different recording methods, so its answer is not WD8002FZWX's.

Live rankings this model belongs to: every 8TB hard drive.

Previously cited, no longer resolves: WD Black performance desktop hard drive product page · Checked

What this means for you

Without a manufacturer document we can cite, we cannot tell you whether this drive shingles its tracks, and that is the field that decides whether it belongs in an array. Treat it as unverified rather than as probably fine: if the drive is going into a NAS or anything that rebuilds, buy a model whose recording technology is sourced. If it is a single drive holding replaceable data, the recording technology is largely academic and this is a reasonable purchase either way.

Specifications

Model numberWD8002FZWX
BrandWD
FamilyWD Black
Capacity8TB
Form factor3.5"
Rotational speed7200 RPM
Cache128 MB
Recording technology—
Workload rate—
Warranty5 years
StatusCurrent
Replaced by—

A dash means we have not found a manufacturer document stating that field for this exact model. We leave it blank rather than filling it from a retailer listing.

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Frequently asked questions

Is the WD8002FZWX CMR or SMR?

We checked WD Black performance desktop hard drive product page and it does not state this part number's recording technology, so we do not state one. The nearest model with a sourced answer is the WD80EFZZ, which is CMR.

Can I use the WD8002FZWX in a NAS or RAID array?

The recording technology is unsourced, so we cannot clear it for arrays either way. What the spec table does say: no stated workload rating and a 5-year warranty. For an array, prefer a 8TB drive whose recording technology is sourced, such as the WD80EFZZ (CMR).

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