How to read WD HDD model numbers
How to read WD HDD model numbers
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Ironwolf 525 vs WD SN700 vs Firecuda 530
Ironwolf 525 vs WD SN700 vs Firecuda 530 These are very similar spec and endurance M.2 SSDs. Things to look at MTBF and TBW. The best between these three is Ironwolf 525 Second place to Firecuda 530 And a third place to WD SN700 But again, they all are very similar. Ironwolf […]
Upgrade / replace existing HDD with bigger hard drives on WD NAS MyCloud and other
Upgrade / replace existing HDD with bigger hard drives on WD NAS MyCloud and other Upgrading NAS drives Message Body: I have a WD MyCloud Mirror NAS. It has 2x2TB drive running Raid 1 and it only has 2 bays. I would like to upgrade it to 4TB available space (2 x 4TB HDD’s) because […]
How to disable Internet/Cloud Access on WD EX2 to prevent hacking
How to disable Internet/Cloud Access on WD EX2 to prevent hacking On the navigation bar, click the Cloud Access icon Turn off Remote Access If you want an extra layer of protection from outside then you can configure your router to block the internet for this device. Synology MR2200ac has option to do so […]
NAS Drives Vs DAS Drives – Choosing the Right External Drive for You
NAS Drives Vs External DAS Drive – Which Should You Use? How much data have you generated over the last few years? Whether in your personal life or professional life, you have almost certainly generated hundreds of Gigabytes of data in one form or another, some of it essential and some of it pointless. Having […]
How to add media (videos, photos) to WD Cloud EX2 Ultra PLEX
I have a MacBook with a wd my cloud ex2 ultra with 8T. I have watched your video #2 on Plex setup and adding media (couldn’t find the #1 video) My issue is when I get to “browse for media folders” I am taken to my Plex HD where I have no media so far. […]
Is WD Red SSD compatible with Synology NAS?
DS720+ with SSD I have a DS720+ with Seagate Ironwolf HDD. My problem is that the HDD is very noisy. I was thinking of replacing the HDD with an SSD. (Specifically a WD Red 4TB SSD.) According to Synology this SSD is not compatible with this NAS, but compatible with DS718+. Question is that the […]
New release – WD Black SN750 SE
New release – WD Black SN750 SE – PCIe® Gen4 Get into the action fast with sequential read speeds up to 3,600MB/s² to boost system, game and level load times ■ Demolish the competition with PCIe® Gen4 storage technology¹ (backwards compatible with PCIe Gen3) ■ The WD_BLACK™ Dashboard helps you maintain drive health and enable […]
The Synology DS216J verus the WD My Cloud EX2 Ultra NAS – Brand vs Brand NAS Comparison
Synology vs Western Digital NAS – Which NAS deserves your Data? The DS216J unlike the WDBVBZ0040JCH-EESN is made by Synology. People often choose Synology because of user friendly interface as well as being suited for Mac and Windows based environments. It is relatively easy to set up and use, and those who are new to […]
The WD My Cloud EX2 Ultra NAS vs The QNAP TS-231 NAS – Compare Brand against Brand in a NAS Faceoff
Which Budget NAS should you buy for your cost-effective Server? The WDBVBZ0000NCH-EESN unlike the TS-231, is made by Western Digital. There always other brands out there like Western Digital which are often innovative. You might not get the same user experience comparing with other better known brands. But sometimes you might not need it. Unlike […]
Which Hard Drive do I need for Surveillance?
Hard drives dedicated to Surveillance and CCTV – Make sure you storage your Digital Surveillance and CCTV on the right drives The Desktop drives vs. surveillance-class storage. You wouldn’t use a bicycle to transport cargo across the country because it’s not the right tool for the job. You also shouldn’t use a desktop hard drive in your surveillance […]
Choosing the Right NAS brand for you – Synology, QNAP, Drobo, Thecus, Netgear and Asustor
A guide to helping you pick the right NAS manufacturer for your needs Network Attached Storage (NAS) servers are fast becoming an essential piece of kit on the home. Everyone wants to have their own special piece of cloud storage, be it 3rd party cloud providers like Google Drive, Amazon S3 or DropBox, or their […]
What is the difference between NAS, DAS and SAN? Which one do I need?
What is the difference between NAS, DAS and SAN? Which one is for who? Data storage is a pretty day-to-day thing now. Almost every form of data exchange you make on a daily basis can be broken down into three groups: DAS – Direct attached storage NAS – Network Attached Storage SAN – Storage Area […]
Buy the Perfect Synology or QNAP NAS – Get it Right the First Time
Things to consider when you buy a Synology or QNAP NAS When you buy your first network attached storage device, it can be an incredibly daunting task. If you have a less technical background, or heard about NAS servers from Synology or QNAP, but are still not quite certain what a NAS is or what to […]
New SSDs: WD Green SN350 and 4 TB for WD Black SN750 and P50
With the WD Green SN350, Western Digital has a new M.2 SSD with PCIe and NVMe in its range. With 240 GB to 960 GB storage space and up to 2,400 MB / s reading and 1,900 MB / s writing, the series marks the new NVMe entry in the WD SSD family. In parallel, new 4 TB models […]
Most secure NAS – WD, Qnap, Synology
Hi hope you had a lovely Christmas and that your safe during this mad time. The reason I am contacting you today is because now I work from home as a freelance 3D visual artist its high time I had a NAS back up solution. I really only need a NAS to back up my […]
It’s Here! WD Red™ Pro 16TB & 18TB
It’s Here! WD Red™ Pro 16TB & 18TB for Growing Productivity Needs WD Red™ Pro 16TB and 18TB hard disk drives (HDDs) are custom designed for NAS, to help your organization back up, remotely access and collaborate with co-workers seamlessly. The way we work and learn has changed significantly in 2020 and it’s still evolving. Seemingly […]
Way to migrate the data from WD to Synology directly
Migrating from WD My Cloud Home I have had a WD My Cloud Home for a year but upgrading to a DS920+ – is there a way to migrate the data directly? If you had a fast USB3 backup disk, then the quickest option would be to restore data from a backup of your […]
Can I use any 3.5″ WD Gold HDD drive in an external enclosure
WD Gold HDDs Hi, I am confused about something. I am interested in using a WD Gold 4TB drive in an external hard drive enclosure to back up my data from my PC. I thought these would be best in class for this purpose. I thought they might be better than the SeaGate Iron Wolfs. […]
How to correctly install the WD My Cloud Pro Series PR2100 device
WD My Cloud Pro Series PR2100 Do you have a link to a video describing how to correctly install the WD My Cloud Pro Series PR2100 device? I am a graphic designer and a webmaster but I am not good at computer hardware and software. I have posted here some most important steps of […]