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robotson
Apr 25, 2013Aspirant
Can I download everything I need to setup a ReadyNAS?
Hi, I know its a bit of a risk, but I'm buying a second hand ReadyNAS RND2000 off ebay, but as its an over-stock type item it comes with no manual and no CDs. My question is, can I download all the...
StephenB
Apr 25, 2013Guru - Experienced User
I have 7 Red drives deployed now (all in ReadyNAS). They have several tweaks which make them better for RAID arrays (low vibration, correct settings for TLER, no drive parking), and actually are slightly more green than the current green drives. They also have a 3-year warranty (normal WDC desktop drives are down to 1 year warranty).
In my view they are worth the extra cost, partly because Netgear and WDC both say they are suitable for ReadyNAS - which eliminates some of the support headaches that you can get into with other drive models, and partly the extra warranty.
They've performed flawlessly so far. I have not used them in a duo v2 though - only in my pro-6 and RN102.
In my view they are worth the extra cost, partly because Netgear and WDC both say they are suitable for ReadyNAS - which eliminates some of the support headaches that you can get into with other drive models, and partly the extra warranty.
They've performed flawlessly so far. I have not used them in a duo v2 though - only in my pro-6 and RN102.
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