What are some compatible 1TB Hard Drives that work? I tried a formatted WD10EACS which is a SATA 2 that would freeze after clicking clean. Thanks
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The WD500gig green on the approved list is what I used first . After that one died I put in a similar WD750gig green taken from an old computer. If I was going to try a 1t , I would try an early (as in old) WD green. Then it still might not wake up if allowed to sleep.
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To be honest, I am not really sure. I put a WD 1TB Green Drive, which other people had issues with in other DVR's & I did not have any problems.
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I am currently using a Seagate Barracuda 1TB drive, 5400 rpm, and have been for several months. Before than, for almost a year, I used a Seagate Barracuda 2TB drive, 5400 rpm. The 2TB drive is really not recommended, but it worked for me for a year, then gave out. Be aware that these drives may not last as long in this DVR as they last in your desktop. Don't be surprised if you have to replace one after a year.
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Hi there. First of all, I dont recommend any WD green line hard drive as a system (C:) drive, because the speed. These drives are excelent as a external storage (via usb or esata cables). Try a new sata cable in a different sata slot. For format use operative system tools (avoid and unistall every acronis software, even the free one). Do not intent repair or manipulate in any form the drive with any tool. Try a RMA from WD. Hopes this helps.
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No drives... You need to visit qnap.com and they will give you a list of models which are certified to work. I have four 4TB disks model number WD4000-F9YZ disks.
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http://www.synology.com/support/hd.php#94Here is a list of the recommended hard drives. I went by price, but any of them should work well for you. Doug
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Yes, no problem. I personally use a standard SATA drive through, I need the capacity. Works like a charm...
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I've would suggest not installing a previously used drive (assuming you have an old 5400rpm drive lying around, hence your question). When I installed a used drive (not formatted) it crashed the system. It only seems to like new, formatted drives. Mine does happen to be a 7200rpm WD
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Couple months ago, I tried the WD Green 4TB HDD and it doesn't work. I don't know if it was the HD problem or the Plugable doesn't support it.
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This hard drive is compatible with sata 6gb? I hope your early reply thank you in advance.
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The manufacturer claims 2TB drives work. Unofficial reports claim 3TB drives work if they don't draw too much power. The other thing is that some of the 6TB drives have unusual screw hole placements. You can make that work with a little DIY, but for the average computer user, power tools and computers do not go together well. I'd look for a more modern enclosure, personally. This one's a little long in the tooth and I did go through two of them in about four years.
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Drives shouldn't have a problem functioning with either 32 bit or 64 bit. Programs are what cause incompatibility. If it doesn't work, reformat it (I'd recommend NTFS for Windows) and it should be fine.
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Regarding HDD, an internal SATA 3.5" Consumer Electronics Grade one would be compatible with our system.We recommend that you only purchase Consumer Electronics Grade Hard Drives such as:Western Digital Audio Video Green Power (AV-GP), Seagate SV35 Series, Hitachi Cinema Star Series.And it support up to 2TB, thanks.
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As J.C. says, any brand will work. I would first find the storage capacity you need in a SATA 3.5" then look at reviews of the hard drives. I have used Seagate, Western Digital, and Hitachi. I don't stick to any one brand anymore, they all have good and bad models/batches.
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I've chosen Western Digital because of reliability. I've owned 4 WD drives: An 80GB, a 160GB, a 500GB, and this 1TB, and haven't had one of them fail on me. But as another user stated, WD sends just the drive itself. You'll have to download software, find screws, etc
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I would suggest you visit the thecus website, find the unit you are interested in and then look up the HDD compatibility for the drives you are thinking about. I would recommend you pick enterprise type disks and buy a spare additional disk of the same kind to have on the shelf in case one fails.
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This model comes with no hard drive. As stated by others, I installed a 2Tb hard drive and it has worked flawlessly. Very simple hard drive installation. A couple screws and one plug.
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I have the Seagate 2tb and I also run Windows 7 and it just asked me to upload an out of date app but it works. That's all I can tell you.
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Bare oem drives are quite different when it comes to warranty. Either buy the extra warranty offered or get the retail package. WD will not replace a bad OEM drive. TRUST ME, personal experience everyone.