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Duo v1 HDD compatibility
Hello, Just wondering if anyone knows if Seagate 2TB ST2000VX002 disks work with a Duo v1? http://www.seagate.com/internal-hard-dr ... v35/specs/ and http://www.seagate.com/files/docs/pdf/...
The Samsung HD204UI drives have been around for a while (preceded by the HD203WI which was not on the NV+ HCL) and seem to enjoy a good reputation. Of course any HD, being an electro mechanical device can and will fail. It is a question of when. I have had drives fail in 30 days and last for years. When I first set up my NV+, it was with two Seagate 500GB drives and one failed within 30 days. It was replaced with an identical model and then that pair ran for over 3 years of 24/7 operation and were removed to upgrade to 1TB drives.
The only 2TB Seagate drive that is readily available is the ST2000DL003 which has a mixed reputation. Initially they had a lot of problems in many RAID configurations "dropping off line" in which case the NAS thought the drive was dead and reported a failure. Removing the drive and then replacing it would in many cases trigger a resync of the array and the drive would operate normally for a period of time before either it or another drive would repeat the process. Apparently the newest versions of this drive have, according to Seagate, solved this problem. Here is a discussion of the precise models and firmware versions involved.
Keep in mind that it is difficult to determine exactly which version of a drive you will receive when ordering. If you are purchasing physically from a brick and mortar store, then by carefully reading the box label you might determine which it is. It is available from Amazon and Newegg both at about the same price. However, which I have never had to return a newly purchased drive, it is my understanding that it is easier and less costly to return one to Amazon (Newegg will charge a restocking fee, apparently Amazon does not). You can check the exact model and firmware version through the anti-static bag before opening it.
The only 2TB Seagate drive that is readily available is the ST2000DL003 which has a mixed reputation. Initially they had a lot of problems in many RAID configurations "dropping off line" in which case the NAS thought the drive was dead and reported a failure. Removing the drive and then replacing it would in many cases trigger a resync of the array and the drive would operate normally for a period of time before either it or another drive would repeat the process. Apparently the newest versions of this drive have, according to Seagate, solved this problem. Here is a discussion of the precise models and firmware versions involved.
Keep in mind that it is difficult to determine exactly which version of a drive you will receive when ordering. If you are purchasing physically from a brick and mortar store, then by carefully reading the box label you might determine which it is. It is available from Amazon and Newegg both at about the same price. However, which I have never had to return a newly purchased drive, it is my understanding that it is easier and less costly to return one to Amazon (Newegg will charge a restocking fee, apparently Amazon does not). You can check the exact model and firmware version through the anti-static bag before opening it.
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