Synology HAT5300 Series: Enterprise-Class 3.5″ SATA HDD for Synology Systems
The Synology HAT5300 series is meticulously engineered to provide maximum performance, reliability, and seamless integration with Synology storage solutions. Designed for 24/7 demanding workloads, these drives undergo over 500,000 hours of rigorous testing to ensure they meet the highest standards of enterprise data centers and multi-user environments.
Technical Performance Matrix
| Feature |
4 TB (HAT5300/20) |
8 TB (HAT5310/20) |
12 TB (HAT5300) |
16 TB (HAT5300/10) |
| Rotational Speed |
7,200 RPM |
7,200 RPM |
7,200 RPM |
7,200 RPM |
| Interface |
SATA 6 Gb/s |
SATA 6 Gb/s |
SATA 6 Gb/s |
SATA 6 Gb/s |
| Cache |
256 MiB / 512 MiB |
256 MiB |
256 MiB |
512 MiB |
| Max Sustained Speed |
Up to 243 MiB/s |
Up to 248 MiB/s |
Up to 242 MiB/s |
Up to 262 MiB/s |
| MTTF |
2.0 Million Hours |
2.5 Million Hours |
2.5 Million Hours |
2.5 Million Hours |
| Workload Rating |
550 TB / Year |
550 TB / Year |
550 TB / Year |
550 TB / Year |
Why Choose Synology HAT5300?
Deep Integration with DSM
Unlike generic drives, the HAT5300 series allows for one-click firmware updates directly through Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM). This ensures your drives always have the latest performance enhancements and stability fixes without requiring manual intervention or drive removal.
Superior Performance Scaling
Optimized firmware and software collaboration allow the HAT5300 to deliver up to 23% higher sequential read performance in multi-user environments compared to similar-class enterprise drives. This makes it the premier choice for high-concurrency file servers and video post-production.
Unmatched Reliability
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Persistent Write Cache: Minimizes the risk of data corruption during sudden power loss by ensuring data in flight is safely committed to the platter.
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Built for 24/7: Rated for a massive 550 TB per year workload, these drives are built to survive the heat and vibration of high-density rackmount servers.
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5-Year Warranty: Backed by Synology’s comprehensive technical support and a 5-year limited warranty for total peace of mind.
Core Applications
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Enterprise File Servers: Reliable, high-capacity storage for large corporate data structures.
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High-Density Storage Arrays: Perfect for 24-bay or 36-bay expansions where vibration resistance is critical.
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Backup & Archiving: A high-endurance repository for mission-critical backups using Synology Active Backup.
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Virtualization: Stable and fast performance for iSCSI LUNs and virtual machine storage.
Storage Insight: The HAT5300 series utilizes CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) technology across all capacities, ensuring consistent write performance and faster rebuild times in RAID configurations compared to SMR alternatives.
