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X306A-R5 2TB SATA 7200RPM

X306A-R5
EnterprisenearlineCMR2TBSATA-6G3.5"
$22.50/TB
$45.00
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Updated Mar 25, 2026, 08:00 AM
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Quick Verdict

The NetApp X306A-R5 2TB SATA 7200RPM is a 2TB SATA-6G enterprise drive at $22.50/TB - CMR recording makes it safe for all RAID levels and NAS deployments. New unit with full manufacturer warranty.

Specifications

Capacity2TB
Form Factor3.5"
InterfaceSATA-6G
Recording TechCMR
RPM7200
Cache—
Sector Size512n
Workload Rating—
Warranty—
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90-Day Price History

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How it compares - 2TB SATA-6G
#1NetApp X306A-R5 2TB SATA 7200RPMTHIS DRIVE
$22.50/TB
#2NetApp X306A-R5 2TB SATA 7200RPMTHIS DRIVE
$22.50/TB
#3Dell 9CF6R 2TB SATA 3G Certified
$24.65/TB
#4Dell 9CF6R 2TB SATA 3G Certified
$24.65/TB
#5MDD 2TB SATA 6G 7200RPM
$34.99/TB

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. The X306A-R5 2TB SATA 7200RPM uses CMR recording which is fully compatible with all RAID levels.

Warranty varies by seller. Check the Amazon listing for current warranty terms.

Compatible with any server, NAS or workstation with a SATA port. Works in Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS, UnRAID and all major NAS platforms.

Use Case Scenarios

🏠
Home & SMB NAS
Building a mid-range NAS for media, backups and file sharing.
~ Good fit
CMR recording is RAID-safe and fully compatible with Synology, QNAP, TrueNAS and UnRAID. New drives come with full warranty.
💾
Backup Server / Veeam Target
Dedicated backup storage for Veeam, Commvault, or NetBackup.
✓ Excellent fit
2TB SATA drives are ideal for backup targets. SATA gives maximum $/TB for backup repositories.
🏗️
Virtualization Host Storage
VM images and snapshots on Proxmox, VMware or Hyper-V.
~ Good fit
Suitable for VM storage where workloads are not IOPS-intensive. SATA is fine for single-host VM storage. Consider NVMe cache for latency-sensitive VMs.

Maintenance & Troubleshooting

Maintenance Checklist

On installCheck SMART baseline on arrival
Run smartctl -a /dev/sdX and record: Reallocated_Sector_Ct, Power_On_Hours, Spin_Retry_Count. Establishes baseline for future comparison.
MonthlyRun SMART short self-test
smartctl -t short /dev/sdX — takes 1-2 minutes, catches most developing issues. Schedule during off-peak.
QuarterlyRun SMART long self-test
smartctl -t long /dev/sdX — full surface scan, takes 1 hours for 2TB. Any test failure is grounds for immediate replacement.
QuarterlyCheck RAID array health
Verify no degraded drives. A degraded array with no hot spare is one failure from data loss. Check mdstat or controller UI.
AnnuallyVerify drive firmware version
Check NetApp support site for firmware updates. Some versions have known bugs affecting integrity.
Every 3-5 yearsPlan proactive replacement
Enterprise HDDs have higher failure rates after year 4-5. At 2TB per drive, budget for replacements before failures occur.

Troubleshooting Guide

Cause: Loose SATA data or power cable, failed port, or drive not spinning up.
Fix: Reseat both cables. Try a different port. Listen for spin-up sound. Test with a known-good cable.