16TB enterprise 3.5-inch SAS hard drive
Synology HAS5300-16T 16TB Enterprise SAS HDD
The Synology HAS5300-16T is a 16TB, 7,200 rpm enterprise SAS hard drive for supported Synology systems, with a 12 Gb/s SAS interface, 512 MiB buffer, 275 MB/s typical sustained transfer speed and five-year warranty.
- Capacity
- 16 TB
- Interface
- SAS 12 Gb/s
- Rotational speed
- 7,200 rpm
- Transfer speed
- 275 MB/s typical
Enterprise SAS performance for compatible Synology systems
The HAS5300-16T provides 16TB of enterprise SAS capacity with Synology-tested firmware integration and a detailed reliability profile. It suits supported platforms where continuous workloads, drive validation and centralised firmware maintenance are important.
16TB SAS capacity
The drive provides 16TB in a 3.5-inch SAS 12 Gb/s format.
Strong sustained transfer
The current official specification lists a typical maximum sustained transfer rate of 275 MB/s.
Enterprise workload profile
The Enterprise SAS series is rated for workloads up to 550 TB per year.
Persistent write cache
Persistent write-cache technology helps protect data integrity during unexpected power interruption.
DSM firmware maintenance
Compatible Synology systems can manage supported firmware updates through DSM.
Five-year warranty
The drive combines a five-year limited warranty with a 2.5-million-hour MTTF rating.
Who is the Synology HAS5300-16T best for?
A strong choice for
- Supported Synology systems that require enterprise SAS drives
- Deployments needing 16TB capacity per drive
- 24/7 backup, data and storage workloads
- Administrators seeking DSM-integrated firmware maintenance
- Systems requiring a five-year drive warranty
Consider another model if you need
- Your system supports SATA drives only
- The exact Synology model does not list HAS5300-16T as compatible
- You require a higher or lower capacity
Key specifications
- Capacity
- 16 TB
- Form factor
- 3.5-inch
- Interface
- SAS 12 Gb/s
- Rotational speed
- 7,200 rpm
- Maximum sustained transfer
- 275 MB/s typical
- Buffer
- 512 MiB
- MTTF
- 2.5 million hours
- Workload rating
- Up to 550 TB/year
- Active idle power
- 4.46 W typical
- Warranty
- 5 years
Full technical specifications
Hardware, performance and reliability
| Model | HAS5300-16T |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 16 TB |
| Form factor | 3.5-inch |
| Interface | SAS 12 Gb/s |
| Sector size | 512e |
| Rotational speed | 7,200 rpm |
| Buffer size | 512 MiB |
| Maximum sustained data transfer speed | 275 MB/s typical (262 MiB/s) |
| Mean time to failure (MTTF) | 2.5 million hours |
| Workload rating | Up to 550 TB per year |
| Warranty | 5 years |
Power and temperature
| Active idle power | 4.46 W typical |
|---|---|
| Random read/write power (4KB Q1) | 8.12 W typical |
| Power note | Power consumption may differ according to configurations and platforms. |
| 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) |
Frequently asked questions about the Synology HAS5300-16T
What is the Synology HAS5300-16T?
It is a 16TB enterprise 3.5-inch SAS hard drive designed for supported Synology storage systems.
What interface does the HAS5300-16T use?
It uses SAS 12 Gb/s.
What rotational speed does the HAS5300-16T use?
It operates at 7,200 rpm.
What transfer speed is listed for the HAS5300-16T?
The current official specification lists 275 MB/s typical, corresponding to the supplied 262 MiB/s figure.
How much buffer does the HAS5300-16T have?
The supplied and official launch information state 512 MiB.
What is the HAS5300-16T MTTF rating?
It carries a 2.5-million-hour MTTF rating, which is a statistical measure rather than a life guarantee.
What workload rating applies to the HAS5300-16T?
The Enterprise SAS series is rated up to 550 TB per year under Synology's definition.
Can HAS5300-16T firmware be updated through DSM?
Yes. Supported firmware updates can be managed through DSM on compatible systems.
Which systems support the HAS5300-16T?
Check Synology's current compatibility list for the exact storage system.
What warranty applies to the HAS5300-16T?
It has a five-year limited warranty beginning from the purchase date shown on the receipt.
- Confirm SAS compatibility for the exact Synology system before purchase.
- The MTTF value is statistical and does not guarantee the life of an individual drive.
- Performance and power consumption can vary with workload and configuration.
