Synology Plus HAT3310-16T 16 TB Hard Drive – 3.5" Internal SATA CMR

The Synology Plus HAT3310-16T 16 TB Hard Drive is a purpose-built solution for home and small office storage that demands reliability, endurance, and steady performance around the clock. With a generous 16 terabytes of capacity and a conventional magnetic recording (CMR) method, this 3.5-inch internal drive is designed to excel in NAS environments, where multiple users access data simultaneously and where backups, media libraries, and surveillance footage demand fast, consistent access. Built to support continuous operation, the HAT3310-16T helps you scale storage without compromising stability, making it an excellent choice for Synology-based ecosystems and other NAS deployments that prioritize data integrity and uptime. Whether you are streaming high-resolution content to several devices, archiving large video libraries, or maintaining regular backups of critical files, this drive is engineered to meet the heavy-duty needs of modern data workflows.

• Massive 16 TB capacity for scalable NAS storage — Expand your home or small business storage with room to grow. Ideal for large media libraries, backups, virtualization data, and surveillance archives, the HAT3310-16T provides ample space to keep everything you need in a single drive, reducing the need for frequent expansion and enabling simpler storage management.
• 24/7 reliability for always-on NAS workloads — Built to perform in continuous operation environments, this drive focuses on longevity and steady throughput. Its rugged design helps minimize downtime in multi-user NAS pools, so you can rely on consistent access to shared files, collaborative projects, and archival data around the clock.
• CMR technology for consistent write performance — Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR) technology delivers stable, predictable performance under heavy write workloads. That means better random access, smoother file transfers, and more reliable data indexing across RAID configurations, even when multiple users are actively reading and writing data.
• SATA 6Gb/s interface for fast, wide data transfer — The SATA interface enables high-bandwidth data movement between the drive and your NAS or system, helping reduce data transfer times when copying large files, streaming media, or performing backups. This interface is widely supported by NAS devices and desktop systems alike, ensuring broad compatibility and smooth integration.
• NAS-optimized design with RAID-ready durability — Engineered for NAS ecosystems, the HAT3310-16T works well in RAID configurations to deliver data redundancy and protection. Its 16 TB capacity pairs with the reliability needed for multi-drive pools, ensuring that your most important data remains accessible even in the event of a drive failure elsewhere in the array.

Technical Details of Synology Plus HAT3310-16T

• Capacity: 16 TB
• Form Factor: 3.5-inch internal drive
• Interface: SATA 6 Gb/s (SATA III)
• Recording Technology: Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR)
• Designed for: NAS use and 24/7 operation
• Target workloads: RAID-enabled storage pools, backups, media libraries, and surveillance data

How to install Synology Plus HAT3310-16T

• Power down your NAS or PC and unplug the power supply before handling the drive.
• Open the drive bay or remove the existing tray, and prepare the 3.5-inch slot for installation.
• Insert the HAT3310-16T into the available bay, aligning the SATA data and power connectors with the backplane or motherboard ports.
• Secure the drive with screws or fasteners as required by your NAS chassis or drive tray, ensuring a solid, vibration-free fit.
• Reconnect power and data connections, then reassemble the NAS chassis if needed. Power on the device and enter the NAS operating system interface to initialize the new drive.
• Create or extend a storage pool, then format the drive to the recommended file system for your NAS (for example, using the NAS’s DSM or equivalent software). Verify drive health and performance, and incorporate the drive into existing backups or data workflows.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Is the Synology Plus HAT3310-16T suitable for my NAS?
• A: Yes. This drive is designed for NAS environments and is well-suited for Synology systems, providing reliable storage for 24/7 operation, backups, and multi-user access. It pairs with RAID configurations to help protect data integrity across drives.
• Q: What interface does it use?
• A: It uses a SATA 6 Gb/s interface (SATA III), offering high-bandwidth data transfer between the drive and your NAS or computer for efficient large-file operations.
• Q: What recording technology is used?
• A: The drive employs Conventional Magnetic Recording (CMR), which supports stable performance under sustained write workloads common in NAS and backup scenarios.
• Q: Can I use this drive in a desktop PC?
• A: While it is optimized for NAS and 24/7 use, the drive is a 3.5-inch internal SATA HDD that can be installed in compatible desktop systems with appropriate SATA connections. For best results, use it in a NAS or server environment, especially if you run RAID-based storage pools.
• Q: How should I configure this drive in a Synology NAS?
• A: After installation, initialize the drive in the NAS operating system (such as DSM), then add it to an existing storage pool or create a new one. Use RAID configurations suitable for your redundancy and capacity needs, and set up regular backups and health monitoring to maximize reliability.