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Saram's avatar
Saram
Aspirant
Oct 12, 2020
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Replacing HDD RN104 jbod volume creation option?

Good afternoon, I have 4x2TB HDD in my RN104 for storage purposes only (Type: jbod) I wanted to replace my 2TB HDD (#4) so I bought a 4TB HDD WD Red I did the following: 1) Backup the 2 TB HDD (#...
  • Saram's avatar
    Saram
    Oct 12, 2020

    Thank you for your prompt reply.

     

    I will test the 4TB HDD using the manufacturer's tool as you suggest and let you know the results.

     

    Yep, you were right. My first DOA in many years. :(

     

    Time to contact WD.

     

    Thank you for your help

     

     

     

Saram's avatar
Saram
Aspirant
Oct 12, 2020

Thank you for your prompt reply.

 

I will test the 4TB HDD using the manufacturer's tool as you suggest and let you know the results.

 

Yep, you were right. My first DOA in many years. :(

 

Time to contact WD.

 

Thank you for your help

 

 

 

StephenB's avatar
StephenB
Guru - Experienced User
Oct 12, 2020
Saram wrote:

 

Time to contact WD.

 

Usually it's easier to exchange with the seller (if you are still within the return period).

 

If you do go with WD directly, make sure you are getting a new drive with the full warranty, and not one that is recertified.

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