Can anyone point me to a list of 2.5 inch SATA drives that are compatible with the ReadyNAS 102? The only hardware list I can find doesn't distinguish between 2.5 and 3.5 inch drives ands I have a feeling doesn't list any 2.5 inch versions.
JennC thanks for your quick reply - however I'm still not wiser about determining which, if any, of the drives listed on the HCL are 2.5 inch ones. Am I missing something?
Hi, I'm thinking of buying an OWC device like this and was attracted by the possibility of using the same drive subsequently in the ReadyNAS if my setup and needs evolved.
2.5" support is mainly for SSDs. There are a handful of SSDs on the HCL, most are very old models.
I think using your hand-me-down drives in your NAS is not a good idea. You are better off getting drives that are intended for NAS. WDC Red, Seagate VN are both affordable and have better warranties than desktop drives.
I think the HCL policy for drives is being looked at (JennC mentioned that it might change to a "incompatible" list). That would be a good thing for users - support would no longer be denied for straying from the list.
I would suspect you would see more benefit from getting a more powerful ReadyNAS e.g. RN212, and using the same disks you are now, than putting an SSD in a RN102.
