Synology Plus 2 TB Internal 3.5" SATA/600 Hard Drive for NAS

Unlock reliable, scalable storage for your NAS with the Synology Plus 2 TB Internal Hard Drive. Designed as a durable 3.5-inch SATA drive, this model blends capacity, performance, and endurance to support continuous home or small-business storage needs. With a SATA/600 interface and a 5400 rpm spindle, it delivers steady data access for everyday file sharing, media streaming, backups, and archival storage. The drive is optimized for NAS environments, ensuring compatibility with Synology systems and other NAS devices while offering a steady, predictable performance profile even during heavy workloads. Its 180 TB TBW endurance rating underscores its durability for frequent read/write cycles, making it a dependable backbone for your digital library of documents, photos, videos, and important backups. If you’re expanding an existing NAS or building a compact storage solution, this drive provides the reliability and capacity necessary to grow your data without compromise.

• 2 TB capacity in a 3.5-inch internal form factor, ideal for expanding NAS storage with room to store documents, photos, videos, and backups.
• NAS Device Supported and 3.5" internal design ensure broad compatibility with Synology NAS units and other compatible NAS systems, making setup straightforward.
• 5400 rpm spindle speed balances performance and energy efficiency, delivering steady data access for streaming, backups, and everyday file operations.
• SATA (SATA/600) interface provides reliable, widely compatible connectivity with modern NAS enclosures and controllers, enabling smooth data transfers.
• Endurance of 180 TB TBW supports heavy read/write workloads over time, delivering long-term reliability for continuous NAS usage and large-volume data access with non-volatile memory enhancing data integrity and responsiveness.

Technical Details of Synology Plus 2 TB Hard Drive

• Capacity: 2 TB
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch internal
• Interface: SATA (SATA/600)
• Spindle Speed: 5400 rpm
• Endurance: 180 TB TBW
• Compatibility: NAS Device Supported
• Cache/Memory: Non-volatile memory present to support fast data access and cache functionality

How to Install Synology Plus 2 TB Hard Drive

Installing the Synology Plus 2 TB hard drive in a compatible NAS is a straightforward process designed to minimize downtime and help you quickly expand your storage capabilities. Begin by powering down your NAS and unplugging it from the power source. If your NAS uses hot-swappable drive bays, you can remove the drive tray or caddy according to the device’s manual to access an empty slot. Align the 3.5-inch drive with the bay’s mounting holes and secure it with screws if required by your NAS chassis. Carefully slide the drive bay back into the NAS until it seats firmly, then reconnect power and boot the device. Once the NAS powers on, access the system interface (DSM for Synology or your NAS’s native OS) and initialize the new drive. You may format the drive, create a new storage pool, or add it to an existing pool depending on your data storage plan. Resolve any warnings or SMART data checks, then assign appropriate permissions and create backup routines or data replication schedules. This process preserves data integrity while enabling your NAS to recognize and utilize the new storage capacity. Regular firmware and NAS OS updates help ensure compatibility and performance with newer drives as your storage needs evolve.

Frequently asked questions

• Is this drive compatible with Synology NAS units? Yes. The drive is described as NAS Device Supported and is designed to work with Synology NAS devices and other compatible NAS enclosures.
• What capacity is offered by this drive? The drive provides 2 TB of storage in a 3.5-inch internal package with a SATA/600 interface.
• What is the spindle speed and how does it affect performance? The drive operates at 5400 rpm, which provides reliable data access suitable for NAS usage, with a balance of performance and energy efficiency for continuous operation.
• How durable is this drive for frequent use? It has an endurance rating of 180 TB TBW, which supports a high volume of write operations over the drive’s lifetime, making it suitable for regular NAS read/write workloads.
• What does non-volatile memory imply for this hard drive? The inclusion of non-volatile memory helps improve data accessibility and cache performance, contributing to quicker access times and more responsive NAS operations during file-intensive tasks.