SYNOLOGY HAT3310 NAS 16TB Plus Series SATA 3.5" Hard Drive

SYNOLOGY HAT3310 NAS 16TB Plus Series is a 3.5" hard drive aimed at serious NAS configurations at home or in a small office. You get a large capacity of 16TB, combined with speeds of 7200 rpm, so arrays of files, backups, and shared resources are handled without choking. The SATA3 6 Gb/s interface makes it fully adequate for modern NAS devices and servers, while the large 512MB cache helps with heavier loads involving many small files. The drive is part of the NAS series, meaning it is designed for 24/7 operation in arrays and RAID configurations.

What you get

The capacity of 16TB is sufficient for a serious volume of data – from large media libraries and archives to backups of several machines on the network. With 7200 rpm and 512MB cache, access to files is faster and more stable under multiple simultaneous requests – exactly the scenario in a typical NAS with several users. The SATA3 6 Gb/s interface ensures that the connector itself will not be a bottleneck within the capabilities of a mechanical drive. The form factor of 3.5" and standard dimensions 147 x 101.85 x 26.10 mm mean hassle-free installation in most NAS cases and drive bays. With a 36-month warranty, you have peace of mind for long-term 24/7 operation.

• Large capacity of 16TB, suitable for backups, media libraries, and long-term data storage in NAS.
• Speeds of 7200 rpm provide higher access speed compared to typical 5400 rpm NAS drives.
• SATA3 6 Gb/s interface for compatibility with almost all modern NAS and server platforms.
• Large 512MB cache supports operation with many small files and multiple simultaneous requests.
• Form factor 3.5" and dimensions 147 x 101.85 x 26.10 mm for easy installation in standard NAS cases and chassis.
• Type NAS hard drive, designed for prolonged and continuous operation in network storage solutions.
• 36-month warranty, which is an important plus for a drive that will hold critical data and operate 24/7.

Who it is suitable for

This drive is a logical choice if you are building or expanding a NAS for a home server, small office, or studio where you have a lot of data and need constant access – file server, backup, media server. It is also suitable if you want fewer drives with large capacity instead of many smaller devices. It is not optimal if you are aiming for maximum fast loading of games or programs – for that, it is better combined with an SSD.

The combination of 16TB capacity, 7200 rpm, and 512MB cache in a NAS-oriented drive from SYNOLOGY makes it a very practical core for a reliable and long-term storage solution.