ReadyNAS Device Compatibility List

Anyone have any luck with the Hitachi 7K3000 2TB 7200 RPM 64MB Cache SATA3 drives in a Readynas NV+?

I'm currently at 90% with 4x750GB in raidX.

NCIX has the above mentioned drives for 99$ and newegg.ca has the 5k3000 variant for 79.99.

Just wondering if either of these will work dependably.

I am using a ReadyNAS Duo with 2 x 2TB Seagate Green drives in RAID1, and it's working like a charm. Been using it over a month now.

My desktop PC has a couple of WD20EARS drives installed - they run cool and quiet (so I have confidence in them). Before I decided to choose the ReadyNAS duo - I checked the HCL so make sure the WD20EARS were supported. The HCL says:

"Firmware 80.00A80, Model # WD20EARS-00S8B1, See Tech Bulletin http://www.readynas.com/?p=3690"

Mine are 00MVWB0 models so are not technically identical (but tech support say they should be ok) - but it is almost impossible to ask a supplier which version they supply. Western Digital say the 80.00A80 firmware is for the 'RAID' versions of these disks.

Now I have had nothing but problems with this combination (involving loads of tech cupport calls). The NAS sometimes sees the pair or disks AND has them in a RAID set. Often, one disk is reported as being dead (it isn't). I have done loads od factory resets etc to 'fix' this.

Once instance recently - the NAS was on and working correctly. I then left it for half an hour or so; when I came back one disk was reported dead again (it still wasn't).

Personally, I would not recommend using the 2TB WD20EARS disks in such this unit. Now, it can and does work - but not reliably. If I cannot rely on my NAS storing all my digital media - it is not a viable solution.

However, I've saved up to buy two Samsung 2TB Spinpoint F4 EcoGreen HD204UI 32MB disks. These have been working fine (so far).

I *know* the WD20EARS disks are NOT dead - as I can put them in my docking station and reformat them successfully.

I like the Duo - lots of features/cost/noise etc. However, you gotta have relaibility with the disks you use. The thought of losing all my photos - no, I'd rather not go there.

I have my wife using a NV+ as her storage for her photography business. I upgraded it's capability a couple of years ago and went from 500 GBs to 1.5 TBs drives. However, she is getting close to out of space again. I was considering getting her a Pro 6, but wondered if I can move her 1.5 drives straight over and add 2 more, or am I going to have to find an something to store all the data on first, format, and then move?

Thanks for the help...

Might want to consider the Ultra/Pro 4. If you are at 2x2TB and running out of space, 2x3TB will only give you a short respite. I have two NVX units and upgraded bays 1 and 2 from ST31000528AS (1TB) drives to Hitachi HDS5C3030ALA630 (3TB) in both. The new drives have about 500 hours and are working fine.

Of course another alternative is to purchase an NV+, move your current 2x2TB drives over and add 2x2TB drives. That would give you 6TB of redundant space as compared to the max of 2TB you have now.

Thanks for the reply.

Guess I better plan to upgrade and migrate my VMs

Bushman007 wrote:
Has anyone tried any 3TB disks as I'm running out of space?

3tb is not possible in the Duo. And most likely never will be.

You'll need a rethink if space is at a premium now.

Has anyone tried any 3TB disks as I'm running out of space?

Well I got my ReadyNas 2000 unit and purchased 2 Western Digital 2TB Drives (WD20EARS Caviar Green SATA2) and I will tell you I am impressed so far. The 2TB drives worked like a charm and the unit is cool to the touch compared to my D-Link 323 units. I really like the look and the performance so far of the unit. The Capability chart is only a rule of thumb and you can purchase others drives if you like (Does not mean that they will work with the unit).

Hm, I've never even considered compatibility/integrity issues with my network equipment and the NAS. I mean, if your current stuff won't work - and it's determined here in the forums that that's the problem - just get a new, hopefully more compliant device. :roll:

Maybe I'm not seeing the problem here.

Choosing the right drives gives me more headache. If your network won't cooperate it was probably time to change it anyway. That stuff either just works or it doesn't (*displaying my deep insight into the problem* :lol:). I wouldn't pick a NAS based on whether it's compatible with my router and switches and what have you or not. But that's coming from a prosumer. Maybe the choice is different for a small business for instance.

Just my two cents.