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Mixing discs
Hi I'm running out of space on my two Hitachi Deskstar TK3000 HDS723030ALA640. For some reason they are not available anymore in Sweden. Perhaps discontinued. I'm wondering what 3TB drives would...
zmalex - just update your profile and the NAS model will show up in the right hand panel under your name and stats. I don't know about others, but that is the first place I look unless a member lists the model in the text.
I have 4 of the HDS5C3030ALA630 drives (2 ea in 2 NVX units) in service along with 2 1TB Seagate 7200RPM drives in each of the NVX units. While I think most of us have generally prefer all matching drives and start out that way, I as well as many others have had to mix brands and models of drives over the years with no adverse effects. Currently not only do I have a mix of brands and models, but speeds as the HDS5C3030ALA630 drives are 5400 RPM drives.
With the use of the slower drives, you may find a slightly slower file transfer rate, but in all likely hood would be hard pressed to notice it. Mine will be a year old in June, and have given me absolutely no regrets on acquiring them. The spare is still in it's original sealed anti-static bag. I would describe them as one very sweet drive. All of my previous drives in my NAS units (with one exception) have been Seagates. These are my first Hitachis, and will not be my last.
I have 4 of the HDS5C3030ALA630 drives (2 ea in 2 NVX units) in service along with 2 1TB Seagate 7200RPM drives in each of the NVX units. While I think most of us have generally prefer all matching drives and start out that way, I as well as many others have had to mix brands and models of drives over the years with no adverse effects. Currently not only do I have a mix of brands and models, but speeds as the HDS5C3030ALA630 drives are 5400 RPM drives.
With the use of the slower drives, you may find a slightly slower file transfer rate, but in all likely hood would be hard pressed to notice it. Mine will be a year old in June, and have given me absolutely no regrets on acquiring them. The spare is still in it's original sealed anti-static bag. I would describe them as one very sweet drive. All of my previous drives in my NAS units (with one exception) have been Seagates. These are my first Hitachis, and will not be my last.
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