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Warning: WD20EADS Unreliable
I know that the WD 2TB EADS drive is listed on the compatibility list, but after just having multiple simultaneous drive failures with 3 month old drives I would caution anyone against using these. I ...
Edit: The EARS model is now approved for use. I have no idea if it more reliable though.[/quote]
EARS drives are as unreliable as EADS. They are low cost drives that should only be used in pc's but not in RAID. They are on the compatibility list but should be removed from the list.
Many of the installed WD20EARS disks are crash, sometimes 2 from the same NAS in a matter of days.
Better stay away from EARS/EADS. Pay a little more for a decent drive and you will sleep better.
EARS drives are as unreliable as EADS. They are low cost drives that should only be used in pc's but not in RAID. They are on the compatibility list but should be removed from the list.
Many of the installed WD20EARS disks are crash, sometimes 2 from the same NAS in a matter of days.
Better stay away from EARS/EADS. Pay a little more for a decent drive and you will sleep better.
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