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3TB support for Sparc-based ReadyNAS NV+ and Dou
I currently own 2 ReadyNAS Dou and 2 NV+. There has been many discussions that the Sparc-based ReadyNAS (Dou and NV+) in the firmware beta forums is not support 3TB drives. I recently read thi...
sphardy wrote: GPT is not supported for sparc processors as Linux development for sparc stopped prior to the development of GPT support. As GPT is essential for >2TB support, Netgear would have to develop this - it is very unlikely to happen. This does not mean firmware development has stopped, just that the sparc based NAS will be limited to 2TB drives
THANK YOU sphardy, this was the first real clear answer I gotten from anyone.
I've called Netgear support and sent several emails before but all the answers avoided the question entirely. It seems like I will need to start upgrading my ReadyNAS NV+ and DOU to Intel-based one or run with the QNAP NAS.
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