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When will current 3TB drives be qualified for ReadyNAS?
Many of the HCL 3TB drives are outdated and even discontinued. For example the ST33000651AS has been replaced by the ST3000DM001. You're lucky to find a ST33000651AS with even a 1 yr warranty for $250...
Thanks for the response:
> HDS5C3030ALA630 (listed as PN 0S03230)
Where are you finding the model numbers corresponding to the part number? I don't even see PN 0S03230
http://www.hitachigst.com/tech/techlib.nsf/techdocs/9E4E119077AD1D8B86256DD0005A2F74/$file/3Q11_ProdRefCard_Final.pdf
> The comment about refusing support is because there are a number of drives out there that are not compatible with RAID configuration in general the the ReadyNAS line in particular.
It's pretty well scaring me off from making the investment in a bunch of these until I can find drives available at a sensible price. (Remember when the "I" in "RAID" meant inexpensive?)
> HDS5C3030ALA630 (listed as PN 0S03230)
Where are you finding the model numbers corresponding to the part number? I don't even see PN 0S03230
http://www.hitachigst.com/tech/techlib.nsf/techdocs/9E4E119077AD1D8B86256DD0005A2F74/$file/3Q11_ProdRefCard_Final.pdf
> The comment about refusing support is because there are a number of drives out there that are not compatible with RAID configuration in general the the ReadyNAS line in particular.
It's pretty well scaring me off from making the investment in a bunch of these until I can find drives available at a sensible price. (Remember when the "I" in "RAID" meant inexpensive?)
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