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ReadyNAS 3200 Compatible HDD for replacing damaged disk
My ReadyNAS 3200 running RAIDiator 4.2.30 had a disk fail. The volume details are atatched as screen hot below. Can any one suggest whether I can use the New WD Red HDD to replace the damaged one? Al...
Thnaks fo the reply, Only size matters? One of my technition told that if we use a non compatible HDD it will damage the volume and the data will be lost. I checked the compatibility list in the below link, and its shows only old model HDD's
https://kb.netgear.com/20641/ReadyNAS-Hard-Disk-Compatibility-List
jitheshar wrote:
Thnaks fo the reply, Only size matters? One of my technition told that if we use a non compatible HDD it will damage the volume and the data will be lost.
The WD Red is compatible, but it isn't spec'd for use in a 12 bay NAS.
The WD Red Pro is enterprise class, and WD specs it for use in 24 bay NAS. The WD Gold or Ultrastar DC HA210 would also work.
The drives don't need to be identical, so you can mix/match models that meet the basic specs (including the Seagate Ironwolf Pro or Exos). Size does need to be 2 TB or more (anything larger just has unused space). A slower RPM might degrade performance some due to longer seek times (though the drive cache will compensate for this to some degree). Vibration is a bigger issue in the large chassis - which is why WD doesn't recommend the WD Red for more than 8 bays (and Seagate similarly doesn't recommend the Ironwolf for more than 8 bays).
jitheshar wrote:
and it shows only old model HDD's
https://kb.netgear.com/20641/ReadyNAS-Hard-Disk-Compatibility-List
Your NAS is no longer sold, and Netgear hasn't updated the HCL for it for many years now. So it isn't a useful guide anymore. Any enterprise-class drive should work in your NAS.
"WD Red is not spec'd" means it will not give optimum perfomance? or will it wont work?.For me perfomance is not a criteria, only data is critical as I use this NAS for archival.
It means it's not recommended by the manufacturer. As StephenB said, that's probably due to vibration issues. It'll work, but may fail prematurely.
Sandshark wrote:It means it's not recommended by the manufacturer. As StephenB said, that's probably due to vibration issues. It'll work, but may fail prematurely.
I agree, look for something that is compatible. I personally built my own NAS and I only use Firecuda 2.5 inch 2tb drives. They work fine for me and I haven't had volume/data problems as of yet. I am also not in a Business Critical environment. Thanks for replying guys all the ideas and opinions matter in to making the correct decision.
Hope you find what you need.
Michael
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