I have a few questions about the HD compatibility list on the NV+ 2 . http://www.readynas.com/?page_id=82
It seems to me that the list for the NV+ 2 is not so update. Some of the drives on the list are no longer able to purchasable, or a "new version" come out. I wonder if I can use "newer version" of the drive. In addition, it seems that most of the "compatibility" list has mostly "desktop" version, and not the "enterprise" version. May be only a handful of them are. Can I use the enterprise version of HD on this unit ?
To summarize: Here are my questions. 1.) Can I use the newer version of the drive that is not listed on the "compatibility list" ? I meant the "old" version is on the list, but the new version isn't. Does it mean Netgear haven't tested it yet? or Tested but not compatible at all?
2.) There are a few drives that I am interested to put in the NV+ 2. They are: a.) WD - RE4 - 2TB - WD2003FYYS b.) Seagate Constellation ES ST33000650NS - 3TB c.) Hitachi - 7k4000 - 0F14683 - 3TB or 4TB
From what I hear, if it isn't on the official list, I wouldn't suggest taking the risk. Even if the model numbers are very similar, that doesn't mean the drive inside isn't quite different. Seaching on the forums for anything you plan on buying is always wise.
Also bear in mind that there's at least one drive on the list that the forums suggest shouldn't really be on there (Western Digital Caviar Green WD20EARX)
