Hardware Spec Index

Altrix HD-5242 Plus 16TB 7,200 RPM CMR NAS Hard Drive

Hard Drives · Altrix · SKU HD5242-PLUS · Released 2024 · Updated 2026-10-25

Key facts

Benchmark index2,273 (Hard Drives scale)
Category rank#37,680
Street price$299
Power7 W
Performance per dollar7.60
Released2024

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix HD-5242 Plus
Capacity16 TB
ClassNAS
RecordingCMR (conventional magnetic recording)
Spindle speed7,200 RPM
Cache512 MB
InterfaceSATA 6 Gb/s
Sustained transfer260 MB/s
Workload rating300 TB/year
MTBF1.2 million hours
Helium-filledYes
Warranty3 years

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