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edb15
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Mar 24, 2016
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Can I use 2TB of a 3TB drive in an nv+ (version 1)?

Hi, my NV+ (4x2TB) is reporting smart errors in one drive.  I happen to have a 3TB WD Red about to come free, but no spare 2 TB drives.  Can I use the Red but only get 2TB, or do I need to buy a 2 TB drive?

  • It appears this is no go.  Anyone knows different, let me know.

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  • It appears this is no go.  Anyone knows different, let me know.


    • edb15 wrote:

      It appears this is no go.  Anyone knows different, let me know.


      It is a no go.

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