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Supported disk models
Hi, I would lik to replace my 1 To disk in a ReadyNas 102 by 2 To disks.
I don't find a list with the supported disks models on the NetGear website.
How to know if a disk is supported or not ?
Thanks
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How to know if a disk is supported or not ?
NAS-purposed disks (WD Red Plus or Ironwolf) will work, as will enterprise class. Avoid desktop-class mechanical drives, as most of them now use a technology called SMR, which does not work well with ReadyNAS.
Though 2 TB is on the small side for mechanical disks now. So you could also consider going with SSDs. I believe any SATA SSD will work, though personally I'd look at Samsung, Sandisk, and Crucial.
Note that if you go with SSDs, you need to remove the plastic brackets in the trays and attach the SSDs with screws. There is a guide for this on page 171 of the hardware manual:
- https://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/READYNAS-100/ReadyNAS_%20OS6_Desktop_HM_EN.pdf
Also, there is a "Trim" function on the volume settings wheel that you should use regularly if you go with SSDs.
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