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filmbuff
May 24, 2012Aspirant
Seagate ST3000DM001
hi, all. does anyone have any idea if Netgear will be adding the Seagate ST3000DM001 to the approved HD list any time? or if some fearless owner has tried running these in their ReadyNAS? i pur...
filmbuff
May 27, 2012Aspirant
>>As an end-user it's very frustrating to see a total of 3 different 3TB drives approved for my model.
exactly, i think Netgear can do more on testing & certifying more drives. i've been looking at the qnap stuff...the ST3000DM001 is listed as an approved drive. i can pick up a 5 bay 559 pro2, add 3 of the forementioned drives, and for a cost of $1400 get 5.6TB and still have room to add 2 more drives. i am a little concerned that these drives only have a 1 yr warranty though.
exactly, i think Netgear can do more on testing & certifying more drives. i've been looking at the qnap stuff...the ST3000DM001 is listed as an approved drive. i can pick up a 5 bay 559 pro2, add 3 of the forementioned drives, and for a cost of $1400 get 5.6TB and still have room to add 2 more drives. i am a little concerned that these drives only have a 1 yr warranty though.
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