Synology HAT5300-12T 12 TB Hard Drive — 3.5" Internal SATA Enterprise HDD for NAS

The Synology HAT5300-12T is the flagship decision for organizations and prosumers who demand scalable, reliable storage within their Synology NAS ecosystem. With a generous 12-terabyte capacity, this 3.5-inch internal hard drive is purpose-built to handle demanding workloads, abundant media libraries, backups, virtualization files, and multi-user access that characterize modern offices and data centers. Engineered as an enterprise-grade HDD, the HAT5300-12T prioritizes durability, steady performance, and long-term endurance, ensuring that your NAS deployments stay responsive even as data assets grow.

Designed to integrate seamlessly with Synology systems, the HAT5300-12T delivers consistent throughput and steady data transfer essential for smooth file sharing, streaming, and collaborative workflows. In environments where dozens or hundreds of users may access shared folders, fast read and write access becomes a competitive advantage. This drive is optimized for NAS workloads, with durability features that help maintain reliability during extended periods of continuous operation. When you pair the HAT5300-12T with a Synology DiskStation or RackStation, you gain a storage solution that is not only large enough for today’s data needs but also scalable enough to accommodate future expansions and data growth without sacrificing performance.

Beyond raw capacity, the HAT5300-12T delivers endurance and fault-tolerance suited to multi-drive configurations. Enterprise-grade drives in NAS deployments are engineered to handle sustained workloads, with error detection and recovery capabilities designed to protect important information. The drive’s design supports RAID configurations and Synology’s own data-protection features, helping maintain data integrity even under heavy multi-user access or during large backup operations. Whether you’re archiving archival footage, hosting a media library for a small business, or maintaining backups for a thriving virtual environment, the HAT5300-12T provides the steady, dependable operation that NAS administrators require.

In addition to performance and reliability, this hard drive is built to be simple to deploy. It uses the standard 3.5-inch form factor and a SATA interface, which are widely supported across NAS systems and server environments. The SATA/600 interface ensures compatibility with modern storage backplanes while delivering robust data transfer rates for NAS workloads. For administrators, this means a straightforward upgrade path: swap in the HAT5300-12T into an appropriate drive bay, re-index or format in the DSM storage manager, and continue your operations with minimal downtime. This ease of integration, combined with the drive’s enterprise-grade durability, makes the HAT5300-12T a practical choice for businesses seeking dependable long-term storage within their Synology infrastructure.

From the perspective of total cost of ownership, a single 12 TB drive can dramatically reduce the need for frequent upgrades while still delivering ample headroom for growth. For teams expanding their data repositories, the HAT5300-12T offers a compelling balance of capacity, reliability, and compatibility. By leveraging this drive in a well-planned NAS strategy, organizations can optimize backup windows, accelerate access to large datasets, and sustain performance during heavy I/O operations. If your priority is a scalable, enterprise-grade HDD built to perform in NAS environments, the HAT5300-12T is designed to deliver consistent results, long after first installation, making it a core component of a robust Synology storage solution.

• 12 TB capacity paired with enterprise-grade reliability for demanding NAS workloads and multi-user access.
• 3.5-inch internal drive with SATA interface, optimized for Synology NAS devices and RAID configurations.
• Designed to deliver steady performance and endurance in 24x7 NAS environments, with data protection features suitable for business applications.
• Seamless integration with Synology DiskStation and RackStation ecosystems, enabling straightforward upgrades and scalable storage growth.
• Ideal for backups, media libraries, virtualization data, and large shared folders where consistent throughput and reliability matter most.

Technical Details of Synology HAT5300-12T

• Capacity: 12 TB
• Form Factor: 3.5" Internal
• Interface: SATA 6.0 Gb/s (SATA/600)
• Drive Type: Enterprise HDD
• Intended Use: Designed for NAS systems and Synology environments

how to install Synology HAT5300-12T

• Power down your NAS or storage server and unplug all power and data connections.
• Open the drive bay or tray according to your device’s manual and remove the empty slot or tray if needed.
• Insert the HAT5300-12T into a compatible 3.5" drive bay or hot-swap tray, aligning connectors and securing with screws or the tray’s locking mechanism.
• Reconnect the drive backplane cables, reinsert the tray into the NAS, and power the system back on.
• Access the NAS management interface (e.g., DSM) and initialize the new drive. Create or extend volumes, set up RAID if applicable, and assign appropriate storage pools to meet your data protection and performance needs.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Is the Synology HAT5300-12T compatible with my NAS? A: This drive is designed for Synology systems and should be compatible with Synology DiskStation and RackStation models that support 3.5" internal HDDs and SATA drives. Always confirm drive compatibility with your specific NAS model in the official Synology compatibility list before purchase.
• Q: What workloads is this drive best suited for? A: It is aimed at enterprise-grade NAS workloads, including large shared folders, backups, media libraries, virtualization data, and multi-user access in 24x7 environments.
• Q: Does this drive support RAID configurations? A: Yes, it is intended for use in RAID arrays and Synology DSM storage environments, where redundancy and data protection are a priority.
• Q: How much capacity does it provide? A: It provides 12 TB of usable capacity, suitable for substantial data stores and scalable NAS deployments.
• Q: What interface does the drive use? A: It uses a SATA 6.0 Gb/s (SATA/600) interface, common for modern internal HDDs in NAS systems.
• Q: Can I hot-swap this drive in an active NAS? A: In most Synology NAS models with hot-swap drive bays, you can replace or add this drive without powering down the system, but always follow your device’s maintenance instructions and safety guidelines.