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johnwehardy

Aspirant

May 20, 2017

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

Hard Disk

Sandshark

Sensei

May 20, 2017

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.

johnwehardy
Aspirant
May 20, 2017
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
- cpu8088
  Virtuoso
  May 21, 2017
  seagate skyhawk is for serveillance optimised for write not read
  
  why not get the wd gold?
  - mdgm-ntgr
    NETGEAR Employee Retired
    May 21, 2017
    With 10TB disks you'd probably need to remove the toolless insert and screw the disks into the tray using the drive tray screws that came with the NAS.