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Synology HAS5300 3.5" Enterprise Series HDD SAS 8 TB Internal Hard Drive for NAS (HAS5300-8T)

Low-latency 12 Gb/s SAS interface, 241 MB/s sustained throughput and a persistent write cache that protects data during a power cut. Built to handle 550 TB per year without interruption.

  • Low-latency 12 Gb/s SAS interface
  • Designed for service 24 hours out of 24, 7 days out of 7
  • Workload of 550 TB per year
  • MTBF of 2.5 million hours
  • Rotation at 7,200 rpm
  • Sustained throughput up to 241 MB/s
  • RAID array repair up to 27% faster on a Synology NAS
  • Persistent write cache against power cuts
  • Over 200,000 hours of testing on Synology hardware
  • One-click firmware update through DSM
Ref.: HAS5300-8T
4 399,00 DHincl. VAT

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Product overview

Designed for critical environments, this Synology HAS5300 8 TB internal hard drive offers outstanding reliability and sustained speeds of up to 241 MB/s. With its 12 Gb/s SAS-3 interface, 256 MB cache and 7200 rpm spindle speed, it keeps data transfers smooth and continuous. Ideal for professional NAS systems, it supports an annual workload of up to 550 TB and has an MTBF of 2.5 million hours. Its compatibility with Synology systems delivers optimised performance and simpler maintenance through automatic firmware updates.

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Technical specifications
Rotational speed7,200 rpm
Read speedUp to 241 MB/s sustained transfer
MTBF2.5 million hours
Annual workload550 TB/year
Typical power consumption9.87 W read/write
Standby power consumption6.62 W idle
Operating temperature5 °C to 60 °C
Storage temperature-40 °C to 70 °C
Storage capacity8 TB
Technical specifications (continued)
Cache size256 MB
InterfaceSAS 12 Gb/s
Storage typeMechanical hard drive (HDD)
Drive form factor3.5 inches
Sector size512e
Product typeHard drive for Synology storage systems
UseNAS & server
Warranty3 years

Specific references

EAN4711174724161

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Frequently asked questions about this product

Does the Synology HAS5300 SAS 8 TB drive support non-stop operation?
Yes, it is designed for 24 hours a day, 7 days a week service, with a stated workload of 550 TB per year. That is the fundamental difference from a desktop drive, which is sized for a few hours of daily activity.
What transfer rates can you expect from the Synology HAS5300 SAS 8 TB?
Up to 241 MB/s sustained transfer rate, with a rotational speed of 7,200 rpm and 256 MB of cache. The sustained rate describes what the drive maintains over time, not a peak measured over a few seconds.
What difference does the SAS interface make on this 8 TB drive?
12 Gb/s SAS offers twice the throughput of SATA and, above all, lower latency, with dual access paths. Note: it requires a SAS controller. A SAS controller accepts a SATA drive, but the reverse is not true.
What does the stated MTBF for this drive mean?
The mean time between failures — here 2.5 million hours. It is not the lifespan of an individual drive, but a statistical probability established across a population: this is how an operator sizes their stock of spares.
What happens in the event of a power cut?
The drive has a persistent write cache: data waiting to be written does not disappear when power is lost. This is what limits data corruption during a sudden power cut, even before a UPS steps in.
How long does a RAID array rebuild take?
It is stated to be up to 27% faster in a Synology NAS than with a third-party drive. It is the most critical window for a storage system: as long as the array is degraded, a second failure becomes fatal.
Has this drive been proven in Synology storage systems?
More than 200,000 hours of testing on Synology hardware are stated. A drive validated in the very system it will be installed in rules out firmware incompatibilities, a frequent cause of unexplained disconnections.
How do you update this drive's firmware?
From DSM, in one click, without removing the drive from the bay. It is a real operational gain: with a third-party drive, a firmware update often means removing it and connecting it to a dedicated computer.
Is the Synology HAS5300 SAS 8 TB drive new and under warranty?
New, part number HAS5300-8T, in 3.5-inch form factor, in original Synology packaging. The invoice serves as the warranty document for 1 year. Keep it: it is the document that will be requested in the event of a claim.

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