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RayL's avatar
RayL
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Dec 04, 2014

USB HCL for ReadyNas3200 V1 4.2.27

Hi,
Sorry for the new post, but could not find exactly my situation in the existing posts.
What is the largest usable USB drive compatible with the Model: ReadyNAS 3200 v1 [X-RAID2], Firmware: RAIDiator 4.2.27 ?
I plan to use two, 1 connected to each of the usb ports on the back of the device, for local backup purposes. Of course I'd like to get the largest possible, like 6TB, if possible.

A list of specific devices would be GREATLY appreciated.

Thanks,
Ray

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  • There is really no official compatibility list of USB hard drives that would work for ReadyNAS3200 and for other ReadyNAS models. You may check this link below and click on USB Hard Disks for you to check the forums that consists of USB hard drives being used with different ReadyNAS models.

    http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20686/
  • mdgm-ntgr's avatar
    mdgm-ntgr
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    You should be able to use e.g. 6TB USB disks, I think.

    However ports 5-12 internally in the NAS are limited to 2TB disks.
  • I was hoping to connect with someone that is running the ReadyNas3200 V1 4.2.27 with 4TB+ USB drives before spending the $$$ on drives that may not work.

    Thanks for the replies so far.

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