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Did I just waste 200 on a non-compatible drive?
So my ReadyNAS 314 is getting full. I have 4 x 3TB drives and 20% of the room remaining. I checked the Hardware compatibility list for the 314 and found a 6TB Seagate drive on the list ST6000VN004 ...
On the fit- you need to remove the plastic insert if the drive doesn't have a center side mounting hole. Newer trays will have aligning holes that cover all the standard mounting positions. Older trays won't have holes in the new "alternative mount points" that many large-capacity drives use. That said, you can still use the drives if you have two mounting slots that are aligned. Or if you have a suitable drill press, you could add additional mounting holes to the bottom of the trays.
On the return - the details there depend on the seller, so you should enquire there on whether you can exchange the drive for a different model. Some will simply allow it, others might charge a restocking fee. I have done no-questions-asked returns/exchanges with Amazon.
My questions have been answered. I am posting a new issue in a seperate topic.
On the fit- you need to remove the plastic insert if the drive doesn't have a center side mounting hole. Newer trays will have aligning holes that cover all the standard mounting positions. Older trays won't have holes in the new "alternative mount points" that many large-capacity drives use. That said, you can still use the drives if you have two mounting slots that are aligned. Or if you have a suitable drill press, you could add additional mounting holes to the bottom of the trays.
On the return - the details there depend on the seller, so you should enquire there on whether you can exchange the drive for a different model. Some will simply allow it, others might charge a restocking fee. I have done no-questions-asked returns/exchanges with Amazon.
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