Synology HAS5300-8T 8TB 3.5" 12Gbps 7.2K SAS Serial Attached SCSI Hard Drive
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About this product
The Synology HAS5300-8T is an internal desktop hard drive featuring a generous 16 TB storage capacity. Designed for robust performance, it operates at 7200 RPM and utilizes a 12Gbps SAS (Serial Attached SCSI) interface, making it ideal for demanding server and storage array environments. This 3.5-inch HDD includes a substantial 512 MB cache, contributing to its efficiency. It is also noted to have "Hybrid (HDD/SSD)" features, suggesting optimizations for mixed storage systems.
Our take
The Synology HAS5300-8T (listed as 16TB in specs) is clearly geared towards serious data storage and server applications. The massive 16 TB capacity is a huge selling point for anyone needing vast amounts of reliable storage. With a 7200 RPM speed, this SAS drive delivers consistent performance. The 512 MB cache is impressive and will significantly help with I/O operations, especially in multi-user or high-demand scenarios. The 12Gbps SAS interface is a professional-grade connection, offering superior bandwidth and reliability compared to consumer-grade SATA. It's a premium product with a price tag to match, but for enterprise or prosumer NAS setups, it's a strong contender.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Very large 16 TB storage capacity
- High-performance 12Gbps SAS interface
- Fast 7200 RPM rotation speed
- Substantial 512 MB cache
- 3.5-inch form factor
Cons
- High price point
- SAS interface requires specific hardware
Specifications
- GTIN 846504004270
- UPC 0846504004270
- Compatible With PC
- Color Silver
- MPN HAS5300-16T
- Rotation Speed 7200 RPM
Show all 16 specifications
- Brand
- Synology
- Form Factor
- 3.5 in
- Type
- Internal Desktop Drive
- Drive Type(s) Supported
- HDD
- Model
- Synology HAS5300-16T
- Storage Format
- HDD Only
- Features
- Hybrid (HDD/SSD)
- Storage Capacity
- 16 TB
- Interface
- SAS
- Cache
- 512 MB