The WD WD Elements 8TB Desktop HDD is a 8TB USB 3.0 External-HDD in new condition. It is in stock at $379.26 - $47.41/TB.
| Drive | Interface | Cond | $/TB | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seagate Seagate One Touch 8TB Desktop HDD | USB-C | Refurb | $31.74 | $253.93 | Buy |
| WD WD My Book 8TB Desktop HDD | USB 3.0 | Refurb | $34.99 | $279.88 | Buy |
All 8TB drives we track, ranked by cost per terabyte.
Part of the WD line we track.
The WD WD Elements 8TB Desktop HDD is a 8TB USB 3.0 enterprise drive at $47.41/TB - Verify recording technology before use in RAID. New unit with full manufacturer warranty.
Against every other drive we have an in-stock price for today, this one is cheaper per tb than 72% of them (42 of 58). The cheapest we can currently buy is $29.16/TB; the middle of the market is $49.78/TB.
These are third-party figures about the retail market as a whole, quoted and dated. They are not our own measurements and they do not describe this specific drive.
This USB 3.0 cartridge requires a compatible USB 3.0 tape drive. USB 3.0 drives can also read the previous LTO generation.
BaFe (Barium Ferrite) tape media has an archival life of 30+ years when stored in controlled conditions (18-26ยฐC, 20-50% humidity). Store tapes vertically and avoid magnetic fields.
Yes. LTO is an open standard. This cartridge works in any USB 3.0 -compatible standalone drive or automated tape library regardless of manufacturer.