There are reports that these are shipping with NASWARE 3.0. Can anybody confirm if they have received any that have NASWARE 3.0 on them?
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Seems to be a crapshoot right now. I got drives in November and they were 2.0.
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I received 4 3 TB Reds today, all of which show "NASware 3.0" badging on the labels.
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I ordered on Friday and received today (09.21.09). I received a v2. I, however, want to use DD-WRT firmware on this device and as I sit here, it is working fine with default Linksys software after a couple attempts with DD-WRT (no success).
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I get better than that with my 212j. This has a slightly faster processor but still not a dual-core. There's a list of processors here: http://forum.synology.com/wiki/index.php/What_kind_of_CPU_does_my_NAS_have
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I received a 2TB Hitachi on June 29th, 2010, and it was RETAIL packaging. I ordered direct from Amazon, not a reseller. I had no issues with the drive, and it is still running strong. It seems that some of the 1 star reviewers later in July got non-Retail boxes. I bought mine when Hitachi was offering a rebate, so I bet Amazon sold out of Retail packaged units by the time July rolled around. Looks like they have the item under investigation now...probably for the packaging.
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I am also using the WD30EFRX drives and I would recommend them based on my experience. They have worked well for me. Their performance is good and they're quiet. They're designed for NAS and they're priced well.
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Hi Monica - the drives may work with no issues, but we are still in the formal testing process for these drives; as such, they are not yet on the compatibility list and not officially supported. http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/20641/~/hardware-compatibility-list-hard-disks
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I don't know if there is a 3.0 version of this ScanDisk but I've used this product for several years both at work and at home. I known of them being used with gaminig systems as well. I've always been satisfied with it.
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They are legit. Even if they were knockoffs, I've had 100% work out of 200+ disks so far and data integrity looks good as well. Personally it wouldn't matter to me if they were knockoffs with that record.
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I'm also looking for this upgrade but I have a feeling we've been given bad information. I don't see anywhere on the VMware website about a free upgrade for recently purchased product. Only a paid upgrade. Chris L, where is it that you are entering your serial number online?
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These are most certainly *NOT* new. They come pre-formatted with a 150MB(ish) partition, and so far, of the 4 2TB drives I've attempted to use, SMART lists at *LEAST* 500 days of usage -- one has nearly 1200 days and has enough bad sectors to choke a chicken. Checking warranty status on them, 2 are 'return to place of purchase' one is 'Unreturnable' and the other has one year left. Thankfully, that's the *BAD* one.
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I purchased my 3TB red NAS drive on sale too. Mine is working great; however, it was new. I'm not sure if you are referring to a refurbished or new drive but it is a 5 year warranty. Hope that helps.
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3.0 is a newer version, hasn't been sitting on the shelf as long. Both are discontinued.
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This is a set it and forget it NAS. Needs not be re-imaged. And for the price you will pay for this unit, you are better off buying a used case, sticking 4 4TB drives in it and getting a USB flash drive and calling it a night. Thats what I did using Synology's free version of their NAS and sofar its working great. Over 150 days up. I sold this unit last year with over two years of trouble free service. The only reason I sold it was because it was too small for my growing needs. So to answer your question. Not sure. But its also not needed.
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No they have not. I just received a 500GB Seagate today. The packaging is completely defective. The drive itself was in a cardboard box with extremely flimsy inner dividers that were suppose to "suspend" the drive in the middle. One of the divider tabs was broken (quite clearly due to poor design) and my drive was sitting on the bottom of the box. There was no form-fitting plastic clam shell. This defective box was then put in an outer shipping box which had plastic air bags only on top. This means my drive was effectively shipped with ZERO padding. The only thing between the drive and the hard ground was two pieces of cardboard. I'm sure the postal carrier had great fun with it. It boggles the mind that anyone could ship a hard drive like that.
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Hello Jim,I am sorry, we currently only have the 3.0 left. I wish you luck in your search! Mary C., Fair Play
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Some are and some are not. They usually indicate if a 3.0 is backwards compatible with 2.0 on the package or description. This particular USB 3.0 works with 2.0 as well and it has been working just well for me.
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I would guess with about 99.998% certainty....no. You will need to back up those drives. I'd say preferrably, you will buy all new drives for this or any NAS enclosure you're setting up. HTH.