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jeffhayes
Jan 03, 2011Aspirant
ST2000DL003 Compatibility?
Being a RNP user that is running out of space, I'm wanting to purchase new drives. I'm interested in using the Seagate ST2000DL003 2TB drives. These drives are not currently listed on the compatib...
sjw
Feb 26, 2011Aspirant
Thanks again! :)
When I asked about partitions, I meant to say "Why would it have more than one partition on?'
I don't have a problem with connecting the NAS directly to a PC or via a gig switch (I have one). However, although gigabit is theoretically faster than usb2, I assume you would still recommend the EXT formatted disk directly attached to the NAS usb port?
Actually my desktop is out of action anyway so the disk would be attached to the other PC (a high-spec CAD laptop) by usb anyway so it would effectively be usb - so I guess it's a moot point anyway..
900 or so GB's of data.... This is gonna take while isn't it...??..... :|
When I asked about partitions, I meant to say "Why would it have more than one partition on?'
I don't have a problem with connecting the NAS directly to a PC or via a gig switch (I have one). However, although gigabit is theoretically faster than usb2, I assume you would still recommend the EXT formatted disk directly attached to the NAS usb port?
Actually my desktop is out of action anyway so the disk would be attached to the other PC (a high-spec CAD laptop) by usb anyway so it would effectively be usb - so I guess it's a moot point anyway..
900 or so GB's of data.... This is gonna take while isn't it...??..... :|
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