Synology HAT5320-8T 8TB Enterprise SATA HDD for NAS Systems
The Synology HAT5320-8T is a high-performance 8TB 3.5-inch SATA III enterprise hard drive engineered specifically for demanding 24/7 workloads in Synology NAS and IP SAN systems. Designed with tight integration between Synology hardware and DiskStation Manager (DSM), this drive delivers up to 23% greater multi-client sequential read performance compared to third-party drives, making it ideal for large-scale video surveillance, multimedia post-production, and enterprise file server environments.
Why Choose the Synology HAT5320-8T?
Built for unwavering reliability, this CMR-based enterprise drive has undergone over 500,000 hours of rigorous validation testing and is backed by a 5-year Synology limited warranty. With an exceptional 2 million hour MTBF rating and a 550TB per year workload rating, the HAT5320-8T is purpose-built to handle intensive, continuous operation in mission-critical business environments.
Key Features
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8TB Storage Capacity: Ample space for enterprise-level data storage, backups, and RAID arrays
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23% Performance Boost: Firmware and DSM optimisations deliver superior multi-client sequential read performance over similar drives
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Enterprise-Grade Reliability: 2 million hour MTBF rating and 550TB/year workload support for 24/7 operation
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Fast Data Transfers: Up to 281MB/s sustained transfer speed with 7200 RPM rotational speed and 512MB cache
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Persistent Write Cache Technology: Minimises data corruption risk during sudden power loss
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One-Click Firmware Updates: Seamless updates through DSM reduce maintenance time and eliminate command line operations
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CMR Recording Technology: Conventional Magnetic Recording ensures compatibility and reliability in RAID configurations
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5-Year Warranty: Comprehensive coverage including technical support and hardware replacement services
Optimised for Synology Systems
The HAT5320-8T is specifically designed to work seamlessly with Synology NAS devices and enterprise storage solutions. Through extensive compatibility testing and firmware collaboration with DSM, this drive achieves performance levels that third-party drives simply cannot match. Perfect for businesses scaling their storage infrastructure, the HAT5320-8T ensures consistent, dependable performance across large drive arrays.
Built to Last in Demanding Environments
Engineered for continuous operation, the HAT5320-8T operates reliably in temperatures from 5°C to 60°C and can withstand storage conditions from -40°C to 70°C. The air-filled design and robust construction ensure stable performance even under extreme workloads, making this drive ideal for video surveillance systems, content creation workflows, and enterprise file servers running around the clock.
Applications
- Large-scale video surveillance and security systems
- Multimedia post-production and content creation
- Enterprise file servers and data centres
- High-capacity NAS RAID arrays
- Business backup and disaster recovery solutions
- Virtualisation and database storage
What's in the Box
- Synology HAT5320-8T 8TB 3.5-inch SATA HDD
- Documentation
Full Specifications
General
| Capacity |
8TB |
| Form Factor |
3.5-inch |
| Interface |
SATA III 6Gb/s |
| Sector Size |
512e |
| Drive Design |
Air-Filled |
| Recording Technology |
CMR (Conventional Magnetic Recording) |
Performance
| Rotational Speed |
7200 RPM |
| Cache |
512MB |
| Maximum Sustained Data Transfer Speed |
Up to 281MB/s |
| Interface Speed |
Up to 6.0Gb/s |
Reliability
| Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) |
2,000,000 hours |
| Workload Rating |
550TB per year |
| Warranty |
5 years |
Power Consumption
| Idle Power (Average) |
4.92W |
| Average Operating Power |
8.74W |
| Supply Voltage |
12V ±10% / 5V +10/-7% |
Environmental
| Operating Temperature |
5°C to 60°C (41°F to 140°F) |
| Non-Operating Temperature |
-40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) |
| Operating Humidity |
5% to 90% RH (non-condensing) |
| Non-Operating Humidity |
5% to 95% RH (non-condensing) |
Physical
| Dimensions (H × W × D) |
26.1 × 101.85 × 147mm |
| Weight |
730g |
Certifications
| Certifications |
CE, RCM, BSMI, KC, UL, TUV, ICES, UKCA, RoHS, Morocco Mark |
Specifications are sourced from the manufacturer product page and may be updated.
