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What is the maximum HDD size for my ReadyNAS 2120 v2
What is the maximum HDD size for this device. I have 4TB western Digital Disks and want to upgrade
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RN2120 ro RND2120?
Unfortunately, Netgear made some poor choices in badging their NASes, and what is labeled an "RND2010 V2" on the lable is probably not what is considered a "V2" product today. If you unit runs V4.1.x firmware, then it is what is considered a V1 (Gen 1 would be a better name) and the max it can handle is 2TB drives. It if is a true V2 (and I don't think there was an RND2120 of that generation) and runs V5.x firmware, it will handle larger drives. The gen 1 product will also be a -100NAS model where the gen 2 is a -200NAS.
On the other hand if it is an RN2120 (4-drive rack-mount), it's a current model and can also handle larger drives.
Hi Sandshark,
thanks for the response.
Checking the Netgear serial number function, my unit is a RN2120v2 (serial no: 3SJ344ER002A8).
I'm using Firmware version 6.6.1.
i currently have 4 x Western Digital 4TB HDD : WD40EZRX-00SPEB0 and need to upgrade.
After visiting
https://kb.netgear.com/20641/ReadyNAS-Hard-Disk-Compatibility-List
I bought 4 x Seagate SkyHawk ST10000VX0004 10tb Disks, howver thay would not power up, the connectors must be in slightly different places.
the website says 'This disk should be compatible based on the test result of another disk in the same series from the disk manufacturer.', but at almost £440 a pop i can't take a 'suck it and see' approach again.
Hence asking the community for suggestions / recomendations.
Anything you can do to help will be welcome.
Best Regards
John
seagate skyhawk is for serveillance optimised for write not read
why not get the wd gold?
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