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ReadyNas Pro 6 Upgrade Recommendations
Hello,
I currently use a Pro 6 (4.2.26), with 6x3TB drives using X-RAID2 (with dual redundancy). I'm nearing 70% capacity and I'm trying to plan for my next upgrade path. Any advice and answers you all could give would be greatly appreciated.
I'm at the point where I could now temporarily backup my ReadyNAS in the event I need to wipe/upgrade. I'm considering going with the unsupported OS6 version so I have support for larger volumes, and adding in a few 6TB drives. Given that my ReadyNAS Pro 6 is already out of support and I'm also technical, I'm somewhat comfortable going this path forward if it's in a fairly stable place.
- From what I've read, it appears the OS6 release for the Pro 6 (legacy) is stable. Would you all agree with this?
- Is the OS6 legacy release upgradable? Or do I need to wipe if there is a future upgrade?
- I understand there aren't any 6TB drives on the HCL. But has anyone gotten 6TB drives working, hopefully in the Pro 6? I read about some power concerns on the 6TB drives.
- What are your thoughts on dual redundancy? Is it overkill? I am now thinking of going the single redundancy route. Critical data is backed up, the rest is media files that isn't critical.
OR is what I'm thinking a bit crazy and I should just save for a new NAS?
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
I currently use a Pro 6 (4.2.26), with 6x3TB drives using X-RAID2 (with dual redundancy). I'm nearing 70% capacity and I'm trying to plan for my next upgrade path. Any advice and answers you all could give would be greatly appreciated.
I'm at the point where I could now temporarily backup my ReadyNAS in the event I need to wipe/upgrade. I'm considering going with the unsupported OS6 version so I have support for larger volumes, and adding in a few 6TB drives. Given that my ReadyNAS Pro 6 is already out of support and I'm also technical, I'm somewhat comfortable going this path forward if it's in a fairly stable place.
- From what I've read, it appears the OS6 release for the Pro 6 (legacy) is stable. Would you all agree with this?
- Is the OS6 legacy release upgradable? Or do I need to wipe if there is a future upgrade?
- I understand there aren't any 6TB drives on the HCL. But has anyone gotten 6TB drives working, hopefully in the Pro 6? I read about some power concerns on the 6TB drives.
- What are your thoughts on dual redundancy? Is it overkill? I am now thinking of going the single redundancy route. Critical data is backed up, the rest is media files that isn't critical.
OR is what I'm thinking a bit crazy and I should just save for a new NAS?
Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!
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- 1. Yes
2. Yes, after the upgrade you would just use the same firmware image used on ordinary OS6 devices. In fact if a production update is available you will be prompted to update when you open the Dashboard.
3. I don't have a Pro 6 to try on (I don't have 6TB disks either). Unless the power concerns are significant enough to cause a problem, hopefully they would work fine.
4. I don't believe dual-redundancy is over kill especially when using high capacity disks. With higher capacity disks resync times are longer so the likelihood of multiple disk failures is a bit higher. An already failing disk is more likely to be finished off as resyncs put all disks under heavy stress. Though if you have all the data you care about backed up and don't mind restoring it all from backup... The choice is up to you. - Great, thanks for the help & tips, mdgm!
- How much more power do 6TB drives draw?
- Average operating power for the Seagate 6TB drives is spec'd at ~11 watts. HGST is spec'd around 7.
For comparison, 4 TB Seagate enterprise drives are spec'd at ~8 watts and the NAS drives are spec'd at ~4. - I was looking at the Seagate's STBD6000100. Unfortunately they dont' have the data sheet posted yet for this model and I'm unable to find it elsewhere. I was concerned by this thread (http://www.readynas.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=24&t=76014&p=423272&hilit=6TB#p423272) and also a similar qnap thread which states the Seagates are in excess of 11 watts. But the spec sheet for Seagate's 5TB states 5.60W as the average operating power.
So I'm a little confused. But my suspicion is the desktop 6TB model (STBD6000100) will use 7-8 and the enterprise models use quite a bit more power. Does anyone know the per drive power limits of the Pro 6? - The 11wt number is for the enterprise drive and comes from here: http://www.seagate.com/ca/en/internal-h ... hdd/#specs
The ST5000DM000 is 7.5 wt, the 4 TB model (ST4000DM000) is the one that is 5.6. (http://www.seagate.com/ca/en/support/in ... hdd/#specs). I'm not seeing a power spec for the STBD6000100. I wouldn't assume it is the same as the 5 TB version.
Some reviews mention that they "run hot", that they do not have the middle mounting screws, and that they are a bit oversized - you can read them here: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... -_-Product
Amazon reviews mix up multiple models in the same thread, so they are not as useful to browse. - Sounds like the Hitachi would be more likely to be compatible.
Yes. Though it costs a lot more.mdgm wrote: Sounds like the Hitachi would be more likely to be compatible.
Getting back to tkeeler's original question...
Generally I start to get serious about upgrading when I reach about 85% capacity. That's still 2 TB in the future for you.
I suggest trying out the OS6 upgrade, but leaving the volume as xraid single redundancy. Then revisit the drive question when you get a bit more full. Prices and compatibility should be more clear then.tkeeler wrote: ...I'm at the point where I could now temporarily backup my ReadyNAS
Since you were prepared to spend $1200 on 4x6 TB drives, then you could perhaps spend some of that money on improving your backup instead.- Thanks StephenB, you make some good points. 2TB does buy me some time.
Another option I've been reluctant to post here (in the Netgear forums) is getting an 8/12 bay Synology when the newer models are announced. For the money I'd spend on new 6TB drives, I could instead put towards a larger capacity NAS with a lot more room for future growth and keep my current drives.
OR I could go with an RN516 w/an EDA500. Do any of you have much experience with this setup? Personally I would prefer a single, larger device over a smaller device w/expansion if I'm buying something new. But that's just a preference thing.
I wish Netgear made a larger capacity desktop NAS. The more I think about it the more I lean towards the Synology option. (My goal by stating this here isn't to incite a Netgear/Synology debate, but rather inform Netgear there is a need/want in this market space)
But like StephenB pointed out, I still have some time. Prices and compatibility will definitely help me with my decision when the time comes.
Thanks for everyone's feedback!
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