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andresa7
Apr 16, 2024Aspirant
ReadyNAS NV+ v2 drives?
So, i got this old unit wich i am using as my backup system, right now i am running 4xWD20 (ears and earx version). Lately one of them has started acting up on me with errors, so i am looking to s...
StephenB
Apr 16, 2024Guru - Experienced User
andresa7 wrote:
Looking at the legacy list on netgear site
Just don't. It hasn't been updated for some years.
WD Red Plus and Seagate Ironwolf are fine. Avoid current WD Red Plus models, as they are SMR (which doesn't work that well for RAID).
Enterprise-class drives are of course also ok, but IMO are overkill for your ReadyNAS.
There is a 16 TB volume size limit with your NAS (it won't expand above that ceiling). 3x8TB would be at that ceiling.
Sandshark
Apr 17, 2024Sensei
StephenB wrote:
Just don't. It hasn't been updated for some years.
WD Red Plus and Seagate Ironwolf are fine. Avoid current WD Red Plus models, as they are SMR (which doesn't work that well for RAID).
StephenB mistyped to avoid the Red Plus. He meant to avoid the Red (non-plus, non-pro).
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