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Western Digital WD1002FBYS head click noise (#10987106)
Hi Everyone, I need help with what appears to be a compatibility issue with the ReadyNAS Pro Pioneer and HCL approved Western Digital drives. For background please see: Strange Problem with West...
@Pogo!
I've read those reviews but I'm pretty sure they refer to something else. The first quote says:
So clearly, he had a different problem. The other review says:
which implies that it happens but not all the time. We don't know the hardware configuration of the other couple reviews, but the bottom line is that it is handful compare to the vast number of positive reviews that don't mention this problem.
This again suggests a hardware/firmware incompatibility.
I've emailed Netgear support and PMed the Jedis. I did hear back from Dooku and am awaiting more info. Have you learned any more on your end?
I've read those reviews but I'm pretty sure they refer to something else. The first quote says:
Pros: Makes neat clicking noise.
Cons: DoA.
Other Thoughts: Highest-End Drive WD makes and it was DoA... Does not restore confidence.
So clearly, he had a different problem. The other review says:
Cons: The drive is a bit loud for my tastes, and sometimes has a tedious repetitive ticking...
which implies that it happens but not all the time. We don't know the hardware configuration of the other couple reviews, but the bottom line is that it is handful compare to the vast number of positive reviews that don't mention this problem.
This again suggests a hardware/firmware incompatibility.
I've emailed Netgear support and PMed the Jedis. I did hear back from Dooku and am awaiting more info. Have you learned any more on your end?
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