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ReadyNAS 3200
I'm about to buy a ReadyNAS 3200. I want two things in place before I buy: a) possibility to utilize 3TB-disks. I want to make sure that the hardware will not impose restrictions. Will there for su...
mdgm wrote:
Naversten wrote:
Just want to make sure; do I need to wait for BOTH 4.2.16 AS WELL AS some LSI firmware update - or will the 4.2.16 incapsulate any needed LSI firmware?
Don't know. I think 4.2.16 would include the necessary update but we'll have to wait and see what NetGear will come up with.
More conjecture.
I would not hold my breath for the LSI firmware update.
Much like getting GPT support on the sparc devices, until NETGEAR make an official statement, you should consider only existing functionality, which means 2tb drive limits for 3200 (I don't know if 4200 is affected).
Naversten wrote: Will that be included in the 4.2.16 update - or is that update further away? If so - I will HAVE to fill all twelve slots from start to avoid factory reset. Or wait until future update...
Until firmware notes indicate expansion over 16tb has been enabled, you will have to factory reset with that amount in place.
You can find the release notes @ http://www.readynas.com/?cat=41
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