Synology Plus HAT33006T 6 TB Hard Drive — 3.5" Internal SATA/600

Upgrade your Synology NAS with the Synology Plus HAT33006T 6 TB hard drive, a purpose-built 3.5-inch internal HDD designed for reliable, high-capacity storage in demanding NAS environments. Featuring a generous 6 TB capacity, this drive provides the foundation for expansive media libraries, long-term backups, surveillance archives, and business-grade file repositories. With a SATA/600 interface and a steady 5400 rpm rotational speed, the HAT33006T balances performance and power efficiency, helping you maximize storage density while keeping energy usage low. Built to integrate seamlessly with Synology NAS devices, this drive is optimized for continuous operation, ensuring your data remains accessible, protected, and organized around the clock. Whether you’re expanding a home media server or outfitting a small office NAS, the HAT33006T delivers dependable performance, reliable durability, and a straightforward upgrade path that minimizes downtime and complexity.

• Massive storage capacity: With 6 TB of space, you can store millions of photos, hours of video, and vast document archives, making it ideal for multimedia libraries, backups, and data-intensive workloads in Synology NAS systems.
• 3.5-inch internal design: A standard 3.5" form factor ensures compatibility with most NAS bays and desktop-grade enclosures, enabling easy installation and plug-and-play expansion in compatible Synology devices.
• SATA/600 interface: The SATA 6 Gbps interface delivers solid data transfer rates for typical NAS workloads, optimizing read/write efficiency for streaming, backup, and data-rich tasks without excessive power draw.
• 5400 rpm for efficiency: A 5400 rpm rotational speed provides a good balance between performance and energy efficiency, helping to reduce system heat and long-term operating costs in always-on NAS environments.
• Designed for NAS reliability: Built to endure continuous operation, this drive is engineered to support the rigorous demands of NAS usage, with endurance and consistency that help protect your important data over time.

Technical Details of Synology Plus HAT33006T 6 TB Hard Drive

• Model: HAT33006T
• Capacity: 6 TB
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch internal hard drive
• Interface: SATA 6 Gbps (SATA/600)
• Rotational Speed: 5400 RPM
• Designed for NAS environments: Optimized for reliable, continuous operation in Synology NAS systems

How to Install Synology Plus HAT33006T 6 TB Hard Drive

• Power down your Synology NAS and unplug the power cord (and network cable, if desired) to ensure a safe installation.
• Open the NAS drive bay or remove the side panel, following your model’s manual to access empty slots or existing bays.
• If replacing an existing drive, carefully remove the old drive from the bay. If adding, align the new 3.5" drive with the SATA connectors in the bay.
• Slide the HAT33006T into the drive bay, align it with the connectors, and secure it with the screws or the hot-swap mechanism provided by your NAS chassis.
• Power on the NAS and access DiskStation Manager (DSM). The system will typically detect the new drive and prompt you to create a storage pool or expand an existing one.
• Format the new drive within DSM, assign appropriate storage space, and run a SMART health check to verify drive health before using it for critical data.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the capacity of the Synology Plus HAT33006T?
  A: The drive has a 6 TB capacity, suitable for large media libraries, backups, and NAS-based storage pools.
• Q: What form factor and interface does it use?
  A: It is a 3.5-inch internal hard drive with a SATA 6 Gbps (SATA/600) interface, designed for use in NAS devices and compatible desktop enclosures that support 3.5" drives.
• Q: Is this drive appropriate for 24/7 NAS operation?
  A: Yes. The HAT33006T is built for NAS environments and continuous operation, offering reliability for ongoing data access and nightly backups.
• Q: What speed and efficiency characteristics does it offer?
  A: It operates at 5400 RPM, balancing performance with energy efficiency to help keep NAS temperatures and power usage in check during prolonged workloads.
• Q: How do I install and configure this drive in DSM?
  A: Install the drive in a compatible NAS bay, power up the system, and use DSM to initialize, format, and add the drive to a storage pool or volume. Running SMART tests and monitoring drive health is recommended.
• Q: Can I use this drive in non-Synology NAS devices?
  A: While designed for Synology NAS systems, the drive uses standard 3.5" SATA interfaces and may be compatible with other SATA-enabled NAS units, subject to manufacturer compatibility and warranty terms.