4TB 3.5 HDD for backups - suggestion needed
4TB 3.5 HDD for backups - suggestion needed
I am looking for a 4TB backup hard drive and plan to use it externally with a SATA-USB adapter. Later, I intend to buy another one and put both into a home NAS system like Synology. Therefore, the main factors to consider are reliability, noise level, and NAS compatibility. Currently, I’m thinking about WD Red models available in stores here: WD40EFAX ($130), WD40EFPX ($140), WD40EFZX ($150), and WD4003FFBX ($170). Which one would be the optimal choice?
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I would just avoid SMR drives, especially if you're looking to use them in RAID: https://nascompares.com/answer/list-of-wd-cmr-and-smr-hard-drives-hdd/ . Otherwise, any drive that fits your budget and that is CMR.