WD Red (WD40EFAX) for TS-412

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nasGmt
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WD Red (WD40EFAX) for TS-412

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Hi.

I'm thinking of upgrading my TS-412 Qnap Nas with 4x4Tb WD Red drives (WD40EFAX).
Those are not in compatibility list at https://www.qnap.com/en/compatibility/? ... category=1 but shouldn't they fit just fine as Nas Drive series from WD?
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Re: WD Red (WD40EFAX) for TS-412

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Dont use SMR drives ..get CMR ..then 4TB work fine

just remember the 16TB volume limit
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Re: WD Red (WD40EFAX) for TS-412

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So, WD40EFZX should be fine then?

16 Tb limit is ok, I have them in RAID5 at the moment.
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Re: WD Red (WD40EFAX) for TS-412

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Red Plus is CMR ..so that is fine..yes
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Re: WD Red (WD40EFAX) for TS-412

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Thank you very much.
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