Hardware Spec Index

Altrix HD-5178 Max 20TB 7,200 RPM CMR NAS Hard Drive

Hard Drives · Altrix · SKU HD5178-MAX · Released 2020 · Updated 2026-10-21

Key facts

Benchmark index3,100 (Hard Drives scale)
Category rank#28,240
Street price$569
Power8 W
Performance per dollar5.45
Released2020

Specifications

BrandAltrix
ModelAltrix HD-5178 Max
Capacity20 TB
ClassNAS
RecordingCMR (conventional magnetic recording)
Spindle speed7,200 RPM
Cache512 MB
InterfaceSATA 6 Gb/s
Sustained transfer280 MB/s
Workload rating300 TB/year
MTBF1.2 million hours
Helium-filledYes
Warranty3 years

Related guides

CMR vs SMR Hard DrivesNAS RAID Levels Explained

Similar Hard Drives

ModelBenchmarkPriceCompare
Mirenta HD-3024 SE 8TB 7,200 RPM CMR Desktop Hard Drive1,942$239Compare
Novexa HD-1715 Pro 24TB 7,200 RPM CMR NAS Hard Drive2,688$479Compare
Altrix HD-7784 Max 20TB 7,200 RPM CMR NAS Hard Drive2,148$279Compare
Novexa HD-8084 Ultra 20TB 7,200 RPM CMR Enterprise Hard Drive2,664$469Compare
Altrix HD-9037 SE 16TB 7,200 RPM CMR Enterprise Hard Drive2,439$449Compare
Novexa HD-1260 SE 2TB 5,400 RPM SMR Desktop Hard Drive859$59Compare

All Hard Drives · JSON

Cite this page: Hardware Spec Index, “Altrix HD-5178 Max 20TB 7,200 RPM CMR NAS Hard Drive”, https://vextor7.com/item/5338447 (accessed 2026-10-21).