Maxtor 200GB
Desktop HDD
Part number 6V200E0 · 3.5" SATA HDD. If your machine is listed below, this drive is officially supported — not a forum workaround.
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No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet — check the exact model for CMR vs SMR before buying it as a large cold copy (SMR is the one trait that makes a 16 TB+ backup copy painfully slow). The 3-2-1 guide and the backup tools encyclopedia cover what to schedule it with.
Compatibility verdict
It appears on the official compatibility lists of 44 machines and series — 44 Synology. Check the class badge above: drives tagged NAS or Enterprise are built for 24/7 multi-bay operation. Desktop-class drives often lack vibration resistance and are usually absent from vendor HCLs. No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet, so check CMR vs SMR on the exact model before buying for an array.
Compatible NAS models
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Quick answers
Is the 6V200E0 officially compatible with my NAS?
It appears on the official compatibility lists of 44 machines and series — 44 Synology. Every machine page linked below shows the vendor's own list entry, refreshed daily.
Is the 6V200E0 a good NAS drive?
Check the class badge above: drives tagged NAS or Enterprise are built for 24/7 multi-bay operation. Desktop-class drives often lack vibration resistance and are usually absent from vendor HCLs. No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet, so check CMR vs SMR on the exact model before buying for an array.
Can I use the 6V200E0 for a 3-2-1 cold backup copy?
No series-level recording rating is on file for this part number yet — check the exact model for CMR vs SMR before buying it as a large cold copy (SMR is the one trait that makes a 16 TB+ backup copy painfully slow). The 3-2-1 guide and the backup tools encyclopedia cover what to schedule it with.
What are alternatives to the 6V200E0?
At the same capacity, the most widely listed alternatives are Intel SSDSC2BA200G4 (128 machines), Intel SSDSC2BA200G3 (91 machines), Seagate ST200FP0021 (75 machines). The full ranked list is below.