Ordering a ReadyNAS with any disk EXCEPT Western Digital?

Buy a diskless NAS and purchase disks from the compatibility list.

mdgm wrote:
Buy a diskless NAS and purchase disks from the compatibility list.

I would prefer to order the disks from NETGEAR, in a single order. Is that possible?

TIA

You can order semi-populated or populated units, but the disks included may be Western Digital.

mdgm wrote:
You can order semi-populated or populated units, but the disks included may be Western Digital.

I think I am going to try placing an order over the phone, with the caveat:

"If any of the disks is Western Digital, I am returning the whole package and going to any of your competitors"

We don't put any indication as to which brand disks are included on the outside of the box.

The disk models we include may vary from time to time due to various factors.

If you are set against a specific disk manufacturer then why is it that you won't buy your own disks? There are only disadvantages to purchasing populated units from your perspective, and it may be more expensive.

vandermerwe wrote:
If you are set against a specific disk manufacturer then why is it that you won't buy your own disks? There are only disadvantages to purchasing populated units from your perspective, and it may be more expensive.

Thanks. I will follow your advice.

and what's wrong with WDC?

I suppose he had a bad experiment with WD. In my experience, there just are bad series and good series.
I had 2 failures from WD on 9 (or 11 if you count the replacements) disks and they were from the same batch. I had 2 failures from samsung on 2 disks (but they had a tough life with multiple plug/unplug, electronic failed). I had no failure on 8 disks from seagate.
I think StephenB said that he had numerous failures from Seagate, and blackblaze seems to agree. https://www.backblaze.com/blog/what-har ... uld-i-buy/
So it all comes down to the batch, not really the manufacturer. Given the number of years they have been producing disks, I believe that Seagate and Western Digital know what they are doing. I don't think there are any other brands anymore, they all have been bought.
Knowing that, if the OP wants a specific brand, I see nothing wrong but I don't think the reliability will be that much affected. I would rely on a good backup mechanism, not on a brand reputation.

xeltros wrote:
...I think StephenB said that he had numerous failures from Seagate...

Yes.

From a practical point of view, people in the forum have their own favorite manufacturers, which is usually a result of their own experiences. I generally won't buy Seagates, and hearing good experiences from other users isn't likely to change that (at least not quickly). TravisBanger obviously feels similarly about Western Digital - so we can respectfully disagree.