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| Storage | ![]() $41000 | ![]() $49945 |
|---|---|---|
Capacity Gb | 2000 | 8000 |
Capacity | 2 TB | 8 TB |
Flash Type | TLC | - |
Form Factor | M.2 2280 | 3.5" |
Disk RPM | - | 7200 RPM |
Heatsink | Yes | No |
Bus | M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 | SATA Gen 3 |
NVMe | Yes | No |
PCIe Standard | PCIe 4.0 | N/A |
SATA Speed | - | 6 Gb/s |
Sequential Read Speed | 5,600 MB/s | - |
Sequential Write Speed | 3,900 MB/s | - |
Storage Type | Solid State Disk | Mechanical Disk |
Part Number | M280CS3040HS-2TB-RB | ST8000NE001 |
Comparison Analysis
Comparing the XLR8 CS3040 vs IronWolf Pro reveals distinct differences in their targeted use cases.
The XLR8 CS3040 is the more budget-friendly option, costing approximately $89 (22%) less than the IronWolf Pro.

