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Author Topic: DNS-320 and WD 2 TB Caviar Green  (Read 11615 times)

Mort

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DNS-320 and WD 2 TB Caviar Green
« on: May 05, 2011, 03:51:13 AM »

I have read through all of the posts concerning WD.  Instead of coming away with a solid understanding as to whether it works with the 320 or not, it looks to me that it is iffy.  I saw the pdf saying it is compatible and yet read about people having issues.  Maybe it is user created or not.  Now I am at the point of buying the DNS-320 and would like a confirmation as to whether the WD 2 TB Caviar Green SATA Intellipower 64 MB WD20EARS does indeed work with the DNS-320 or just looking at something else.  Does the HD work with the 320?
« Last Edit: May 05, 2011, 07:16:03 AM by Mort »
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bourza

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Re: DNS-320 and WD 2 TB Caviar Green
« Reply #1 on: May 05, 2011, 05:48:19 AM »

I'm using two 1tb greens in mine with no issues whatsoever.
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Mort

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Re: DNS-320 and WD 2 TB Caviar Green
« Reply #2 on: May 05, 2011, 07:16:19 AM »

Thank you for your reply.  I have seen that the 1 TB really isn't an issue.  From what I gather, it is the 2 TB that has given some people problems.
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Der Alte

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Re: DNS-320 and WD 2 TB Caviar Green
« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2011, 03:14:38 AM »

I'm using to WD20EARS with no issues.

I have issues with the DNS 320, but the hard drives themselves are fine.  The problems seem network and/or Windows 7 related.
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testov

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Re: DNS-320 and WD 2 TB Caviar Green
« Reply #4 on: May 11, 2011, 04:09:18 AM »

WD20EARX is new WD Green model and not in DNS-320 compatable list. I need buy two 2T disks for RAID. My question is if I buy model WD20EARX can I use it in DNS-320?
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drocelot

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Re: DNS-320 and WD 2 TB Caviar Green
« Reply #5 on: May 17, 2011, 01:48:48 AM »

I am using a cavair Green drive 2TB WD20EARS-00MVWB0

No problems it didnt recogonise it at first but when I changed slots no problem
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testov

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Re: DNS-320 and WD 2 TB Caviar Green
« Reply #6 on: May 17, 2011, 12:50:04 PM »

I install mirror with 2x2TB HDD WD Green WD20EARX. No problems.
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logster

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Re: DNS-320 and WD 2 TB Caviar Green
« Reply #7 on: May 23, 2011, 01:50:56 PM »


I bought 1 used and 1 refurbished ST32000542AS and they have been OK in RAID1 for the past month.  Failed the extended SMART test on one drive but I returned it and got an exchange and it is OK

They keep falling asleep even though I have HDD hibernation to disable
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Linhares

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Re: DNS-320 and WD 2 TB Caviar Green
« Reply #8 on: June 04, 2011, 04:00:40 AM »

I've got one WD10EARS and WD15EARS drives, working in my DNS-320.
You will only need to watch the "Load Cycle Count" in the SMART Info.
If it gets too higher after a few time of use (like Load Cycle count over 5000, with just 130 power-on hours), consider using WDIDLE tool to disable parking heads.
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oskasteinar

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Re: DNS-320 and WD 2 TB Caviar Green
« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2011, 07:30:22 AM »

I tried to use WD20EARS 2TB drive - DNS-320 can't format it :(it just stucks on format process

UPD: Problem was solved by re-upgrade the firmware (2.00)  o__O
« Last Edit: June 04, 2011, 10:01:10 AM by oskasteinar »
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PedroMorais

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Re: DNS-320 and WD 2 TB Caviar Green
« Reply #10 on: June 04, 2011, 02:39:12 PM »

I'm using two WD Caviar Green 2Tb (WD20EARS) and I have no problems ..
Used with firmware v1 and v2 firmware now, I have no problem.
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anav_ds

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Re: DNS-320 and WD 2 TB Caviar Green
« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2011, 11:13:40 AM »

Just installed two 2TB WD green hardrives and no problems. (vers 2.00 firmware).
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