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Hardware Compatibility List (HCL) updates please
I have a Pro business ed. and a Ultra4. On the Pro business I need to populate with some bigger disks. We have a mix of Seagate ST33000651AS (3TB), ST3100034oNS (1TB), and WD2003FYYS-02WOB0 (2TB) a...
PapaBear, thank you for the tip on the Hitachi P/N, I'll search using those parameters. Is there a confirmed list anywhere that matches the Hitachi model number to the P/N listed on websites? This would make things much easier for everyone.
However the original point remains. Some of the 3TB drives currently on the HCL are in short supply, while their replacement models are plentiful and much cheaper. The Seagate ST3000DM001 has been on the market for over 4 months now and sells for $60 cheaper (at Amazon) than the old ST33000651AS. That is basically buy 3 get the 4th free and would save $360 total!
I don't know what is involved with certifying a drive but it should be a top priority to keep current drives listed on the HCL for the currently shipping top-of-the-line desktop ReadyNAS like the Pro 6. I can understand if they won't take the time to test drives in the old ReadyNAS 600, but it shouldn't take 4 months to get Seagate's current mainstream 3 TB drive tested in the current Ultra and Pro models.
Again a little communication could go a long way. For example:
+ Currently testing, hold tight for results.
+ Haven't tested yet (but do or don't plan to).
+ Failed testing.
Now of course my statements ring a little hollow to the bean-counters considering I went ahead and bought a Pro 6 anyways. But as I sit here agonizing over my limited HD choices I find myself pretty frustrated at the situation. Obviously at least two other users agree with me.
:nashammer:
However the original point remains. Some of the 3TB drives currently on the HCL are in short supply, while their replacement models are plentiful and much cheaper. The Seagate ST3000DM001 has been on the market for over 4 months now and sells for $60 cheaper (at Amazon) than the old ST33000651AS. That is basically buy 3 get the 4th free and would save $360 total!
I don't know what is involved with certifying a drive but it should be a top priority to keep current drives listed on the HCL for the currently shipping top-of-the-line desktop ReadyNAS like the Pro 6. I can understand if they won't take the time to test drives in the old ReadyNAS 600, but it shouldn't take 4 months to get Seagate's current mainstream 3 TB drive tested in the current Ultra and Pro models.
Again a little communication could go a long way. For example:
+ Currently testing, hold tight for results.
+ Haven't tested yet (but do or don't plan to).
+ Failed testing.
Now of course my statements ring a little hollow to the bean-counters considering I went ahead and bought a Pro 6 anyways. But as I sit here agonizing over my limited HD choices I find myself pretty frustrated at the situation. Obviously at least two other users agree with me.
:nashammer:
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